Correctional procedures for turn away from wingman

Introduction to Tactical Formation--Section Turns

T-45C TS, ADV & IUT TFFP-02

Wingman

(1) Turn toward inside of lead's turn using 45 to

60 degrees AOB, accelerating by lowering

nose slightly

(2) After 45 degrees of turn, pass about 2000 ft

aft and slightly below lead with 15-20

degree heading advantage and 25-30 kt

(max 50 kt) airspeed advantage

(3) Check and call lead's "Six clear"

Lead

(1) Roll out after 90 degrees of turn

(2) After obtaining a visual on the wingman,

check his six and call, "Visual, six clear"

Wingman: maneuver to be in combat spread by

decreasing AOB to 15-20 degrees and

adjusting nose attitude

Correctional procedures for turn away from wingman

Wingman starts turn acute or close

(1) Before crossing lead's six: initially use

more AOB and less nose down to pass

2000 ft behind lead's six

(2) After crossing lead's six: use less AOB

than normal

Wingman starts turn sucked

(1) Before crossing lead's six: initially use less

AOB than normal and lower nose to

increase airspeed

(2) While crossing lead's six: use more AOB

than normal to arrive on bearing

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