Instruction IFR Parade Position

T-34C PRIMARY FORMATION FLIGHT TRAINING

CHAPTER SIX

Inside the FAF on an Instrument approach. Lead and Wing should initially execute the

lost sight procedures in Chapter 5 of this FTI. Once separation is established, Wing will

immediately execute the missed approach procedure, but will add 500 feet to all altitudes on the

missed approach. This will provide separation in case Lead has to go missed approach as well.

Lead may continue the approach. A separate clearance should be coordinated for the Wingman.

During the Missed Approach. Lead and Wing should execute the lost sight procedures in

Chapter 5 of this FTI while conducting the missed approach procedure. Lead will fly the

altitudes published for the missed approach and Wing will add 500 feet to all altitudes on the

missed approach. A separate clearance should be coordinated for the Wingman.

606. INSTRUCTOR IFR PARADE POSITION

The T-34C is a very small aircraft and depending on in-cloud visibility, you may need to fly

closer than the standard Parade position to maintain visual on Lead as the section flies in IMC. In

most airplanes you can simply slide up the bearing line and "tuck-it-in", maintaining the same

checkpoints. Because the T-34C has a propeller, that is not possible, therefore, the suggested IFR

parade position (FOR INSTRUCTOR PILOTS ONLY) is stepped down about 8-10 feet lower

and closer to Lead. The new reference is Wing centering his propeller arc below and behind

Lead's same side wingtip (Figure 6-3). Wing's position is going to be such that any turbulence

encountered is going to allow Wing's vertical oscillation to be clear of Lead. Wing should get

into IFR parade early in order to stabilize prior to entering the clouds. Prior to conducting an

extended IMC penetration and approach, Lead may consider (based on weather and the

wingman's experience) splitting the formation for separate approaches. If Wing feels like

anything closer than IFR parade is required, then there is no question; Wing needs to separate

from Lead using lost sight procedures.

Figure 6-3 Instructor IFR Parade Position

NOTE

The "suggested" IFR parade position shall be flown by instructor

pilots only. Students shall not fly the "suggested" IFR parade

position and shall maintain standard parade checkpoints during the

IFR Parade Turn Exercise.

SECTION TAKEOFFS AND APPROACHES/IFR OPERATIONS 6-7