NFFP-01
Night Formation Flight Procedures
c.
Error: going too low in relation to lead during breakup and
rendezvous due to improper inside/outside scan
Prevention/Correction: properly scan altimeter and lead's
lights, ensuring proper altitude maintained throughout
breakup and rendezvous
d.
Error: improper closure rate due to poor concentration on
minimal visual cues and poor instrument (airspeed) scan
Prevention/Correction: continually monitor airspeed until
relative motion can be detected; inside/outside scan
e.
Error: sucked position during join-up due to stopping too early
and crossing under with too much nose-to-tail
Prevention: ensure proper closure until in close where
relative motion can be recognized and proper crossunder can
be accomplished to arrive in parade position
f.
Error: late recognition of parameters for underrun due to
improper scan of airspeed and poor recognition of excessive
closure rate
Prevention: scan airspeed and light triangle for relative
motion, ensuring proper closure maintained--keep eyes
moving, don't fixate
C.
Underrun 3.7.1.1.1.5.2: same as day procedures including common
errors except
1.
After underrun, maintain altitude outside lead's radius of turn and
establish 500 ft stepdown and 250 KIAS
NOTE: Do not maneuver to day "stepped-up" position.
2.
When cleared back in by lead, cross back into CV rendezvous
circle and reestablish CV rendezvous
NOTE: Underruns will not be induced by lead at night.
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