NFFP-01
Night Formation Flight Procedures
Sg 1, fr 1
Sg 1, fr 2
NIGHT FORMATION FLIGHT PROCEDURES
GROUND PROCEDURES
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Ground procedures
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Individual takeoff
* Line checks
*
TACAN rendezvous
*
Parade turns
- Check lights
*
Crossunder
- Get own clearance
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Breakup and rendezvous
* Aircraft marshal
*
Running rendezvous
*
Lead change
- Same as day
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Section approach
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T&G rejoin/missed approach
* Taxi
*
Section break
- 300-ft interval on centerline
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Full flap/slat T&G landings
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Night formation visual signals
PRESENTATION
I.
Ground procedures
A.
Line checks
1.
Procedures
a.
Execute normal preflight with clear lens flashlight
b.
Check exterior lights visually
(1) Check BRIGHT and DIM position of wing, formation, and tail
lights
c.
Set up exterior lights
(1) Wing lights: BRIGHT
(2) Tail lights: BRIGHT
(3) Formation lights: BRIGHT
(4) Navigation lights: STEADY
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