Figure 7-4 Cruise Turns Into - Lead's Horizontal Stabilizer Lined Up With Red Line of Star

T-34C PRIMARY FORMATION FLIGHT TRAINING

CHAPTER SEVEN

Figure 7-4 Cruise Turns Into - Lead's Horizontal Stabilizer

Lined Up With Red Line of Star

Cruise Turns Away. When Lead turns away, Wing will need to maintain stepdown and

maneuver towards the inside of Lead's turn (lead pursuit) in order to maintain nose-to-tail

spacing. Wing should avoid stabilizing directly behind Lead. At no time should the Wingman

allow himself to become stepped up on Lead.

702. CRUISE CLIMBS AND DESCENTS

It may be necessary to climb or descend while the section is in cruise formation. When it is

necessary to climb, Lead can initiate the climb by maintaining power and raising the nose to

climb at no slower than 120 KIAS. The Wingman will adjust the aircraft's nose attitude and

power (if necessary) to maintain position.

If a descent is required, Lead will lower the nose and descend while maintaining power. Wing

will adjust the nose attitude and power (if necessary) to maintain position. For descents of more

than 1000 feet, Lead has the option of reducing power to prevent an undesired increase of

airspeed. If a power reduction is desired, Lead will direct Wing via the radio to set an

appropriate power setting (e.g., 400 ft-lbs.). Approaching the level off altitude, Lead will again

direct an increase in power via the radio to maintain flight in cruise.

703. SECTION CRUISE LEAD CHANGE

Lead

Signal Lead change by rocking the wings back and forth with the ailerons three times.

Provide a steady platform for Wing.

CRUISE FORMATION 7-5