Figure 3-8 Intersection of Prop Arc on the Midpoint and Ventral Point on the Cutout

T-34C PRIMARY FORMATION FLIGHT TRAINING

CHAPTER THREE

Bearing. Properly aligning the "ventral point" on the aileron cutout and the prop arc

bisecting the inboard wing will line up the wing aircraft on a 45 bearing from Lead (Figure 3-8).

Figure 3-8 Intersection of Prop Arc on the Midpoint and Ventral Point on the Cutout

A condition where Wing is incorrectly positioned aft of the bearing is referred to as "sucked."

The opposite condition, where Wing is incorrectly positioned forward of the bearing, is referred

to as "acute." To correct bearing, first ensure the stepdown is correct and then position the

aircraft to the bearing line and stabilize. Once stabilized, utilize a combination of power and

aileron to maintain that bearing line while correcting for relative closeness. Your instructor will

demonstrate common parade bearing errors (Figures 3-9 through 3-12) and proper corrections

during F4001.

Figure 3-9 "Sucked" With Aileron (Insufficient Lateral Separation)

SECTION PARADE 3-11