Figure 6-2 Section Takeoff Rotation

CHAPTER SIX

T-34C PRIMARY FORMATION FLIGHT TRAINING

Figure 6-2 Section Takeoff Rotation

Use peripheral vision to detect any lateral movement and use smooth rudder inputs to maintain

the center of your side of the runway. If you're in position, your aircraft should lift off at

approximately the same time as Lead. Use Lead's nose strut extension to anticipate and match

his rotation rate and pitch attitude as you fly off the runway (Figure 6-2). If you are aft when

Lead rotates, ensure you have max power selected and delay your rotation slightly to accelerate

on the runway and catch up to Lead. If you're ahead of position nearing rotation, pull power

slightly and slowly work aft. Once safely airborne, retract the gear upon Lead's signal and move

into the parade position. Prebrief the pilot-not-flying to check the fuel caps for you. Any gear

malfunctions in either aircraft should be announced over the intraflight radio frequency.

Continue the departure in the Parade position until otherwise directed by Lead.

WARNING

Any time the Wingman passes the Lead aircraft during the takeoff

roll, with excessive relative motion, the Lead aircraft will pass

Dash-2 the lead over the radio and transition to the Wing position.

The new Lead shall continue with normal section takeoff and

departure procedures and must ensure the section remains clear of

traffic and obstacles. Should this situation arise, judgment and

action must be swift in both aircraft. Otherwise, there is potential

for both aircraft to be in nose high attitudes, with reduced power

6-4 SECTION TAKEOFFS AND APPROACHES/IFR OPERATIONS