Figure 3-12 "Acute" With Power (Insufficient Nose-Tail Separation)

T-34C PRIMARY FORMATION FLIGHT TRAINING

CHAPTER THREE

Figure 3-12 "Acute" With Power (Insufficient Nose-Tail Separation)

Relative Closeness. Once stepdown is achieved and bearing established, the last

ingredient to the parade position is the relative closeness between aircraft (Figure 3-13).

Determine relative closeness by scanning Lead's entire aircraft, not just the prop arc over

the midpoint. Use aileron and power to move up and down the bearing line to set the

proper distance from Lead.

SECTION PARADE 3-13