NFFP-01
Night Formation Flight Procedures
(2) Lead and Wingman: extend full speed brakes
b.
Common errors
(1) Error: pilot-induced oscillations
Correction: relax and do not overcontrol
(2) Error: student goes acute when lead's speed brakes
come out
Correction:
(a) Reduce power
(b) Ensure speed brakes out
(c) Fly slightly wider until situation is under control
(d) Reestablish bearing
2.
Landing configuration procedures 3.9.2.1.1.2: same as day
procedures except signals for lowering gear and flaps are via
radios--lead transmits "[call sign] gear and half flaps (pause) now"
3.
Lost sight procedures 3.7.1.5.1
a.
Aircraft transmits "[Call sign], lost sight"
b.
Other aircraft
(1) Confirm visual contact (utilize strobes, if necessary) and
direct join-up or
(2) Confirm mutual lost sight
(a) Lead: direct TACAN rendezvous
(b) Wingman
i.
Ensure 500 ft below lead's briefed altitude
ii.
Acquire sight of lead's lights (call strobes for
confirmation)
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