Figure 2-5 Runway Lineup Picture

T-34C PRIMARY FORMATION FLIGHT TRAINING

CHAPTER TWO

Figure 2-5 Runway Lineup Picture

Runup and Takeoff. Once the section is in position and cleared for takeoff, lead will pass

the runup signal, and wing will acknowledge with a head nod. Both aircraft will set 500 ft-lbs

and check for safety of flight items and proper instrument indications (essentially the same

checks you would do for an individual takeoff). When Wing is ready for takeoff, he will do a

quick visual inspection of Lead and if he looks good, pass a thumbs-up to Lead. Lead will

return the thumbs-up in response (or thumbs-down as appropriate), look forward, pass the "kiss-

off" signal, and proceed with a normal takeoff as per the Contact Flight Training Instruction

(FTI) while maintaining his side of the runway. Wing will count five seconds (this will allow

approximately 300 feet of separation between aircraft) and then proceed with a normal takeoff

while maintaining his side of the runway.

203. INBOUND TO PARKING AFTER LANDING

Lead will clear the runway hold-short line and allow enough space for Wing to clear the

runway as well. Once clear of the landing runway and hold-short line, both aircraft will

automatically switch to the ground frequency, and then Lead will check Wing in and contact

ground.

The formation will taxi back to parking in accordance with local SOP/Course Rules.

GROUND PROCEDURES 2-5