NFFP-01
Night Formation Flight Procedures
(2) Passing 140 KIAS, use radio and transmit "[call sign] gear and
flaps [pause] now"
(3) If wingman NORDO, use flashlight signal for raising gear and
flaps/slats: circular motion with flashlight as preparatory signal,
then sharply drop flashlight vertically below canopy rail for
execution
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Signal
Meaning
Response
Circular Motion of Flashlight
Gear/Flaps Up/Down
NIGHT VISUAL SIGNALS MENU -- APPROACH
1. Raise/lowergear/flaps
2. Continuewithlesson
Followed by Sharp Vertical
Raise/Lower Gear/Flaps/Slats
Drop of Flashlight Below
Canopy Rail
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b.
Wingman: raise gear and flaps/slats when signaled
NOTE: Wingman report clean over radio tactical frequency.
c.
Lead and wingman: listen for any instructions from approach
control
2.
Common error
a.
Error: pilot-induced oscillations during transitions
Prevention: relax and trim aircraft throughout transitions
C.
Formation recovery to VFR landing pattern procedures 3.9.1.4.1.2:
same as day procedures except use normal light configuration for night
formation
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