Uncalled cruise turns

Introduction to Tactical Formation--Section Turns

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

Wingman starts turn wide

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

more AOB than normal and lower nose to

increase airspeed

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

than normal to arrive on bearing

Wingman on bearing line after passing lead's

six and before lead rolls out: raise nose to stay

on bearing without going acute

Common error for turn away from wingman

Problem: sucked due to insufficient AOB

initially, causing late crossing to inside lead's

turn

Corrective action: upon recognition of poten-

tially sucked position, lower nose, add power,

accelerate until on proper bearing, then raise

nose and adjust power to arrive on bearing at

300 KIAS

B. Uncalled cruise turns

Purpose: to turn the section 90 degrees without the

use of radio

Types

Into wingman

Away from wingman

Procedures into and away from wingman

5.7.1.3.4.1.1

NOTE: Except for the signal, the procedure and

correctional techniques for uncalled cruise turns into

or away from wingman are identical to the cruise

turns.

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