Section Takeoff Aborts

T-34C PRIMARY FORMATION FLIGHT TRAINING

CHAPTER SIX

settings, in close proximity to the ground. Once airborne and

established on departure, the Flight Leader will use the radios to

reset the formation as desired.

Common Errors

Lead putting Wing on the wrong side of the runway.

Lead forgetting brake release signal.

Early and abrupt rotations by Lead.

Wing allowing aircraft to fall too far aft.

Both pilots forgetting to accomplish the last items of the Takeoff Checklist.

602. SECTION TAKEOFF ABORTS

If either aircraft aborts the takeoff after brake release, maintain lateral control of the aircraft and

do not cross the centerline of the runway. The abort is easily recognizable because a rapid line

of sight or large relative motion will develop between the aborting and nonaborting aircraft. The

nonaborting aircraft will get immediate separation by checking max power and executing an

individual takeoff. For this reason, Wing must maintain a minimum of 10 feet of wingtip

clearance when lining up on the runway and throughout the takeoff. The aborting aircraft will

execute the NATOPS abort procedures while maintaining his side of the runway. If Lead needs

the section to abort, he will transmit "[tac call sign], abort, abort, abort." In this case, both

aircraft will abort, maintaining their own side of the runway.

603. IFR PARADE TURN EXERCISE

Flying Wing when going through weather can be a real eye-opener if you have never done it

before. IFR parade flying has to be tempered with extreme caution due to several factors:

Wing's propeller prevents Wing from getting too close to Lead.

Flying through clouds may involve turbulence, which could cause a prop-strike if Wing is

flying too close to Lead.

Wing could potentially lose sight of Lead in IMC, which may be disorienting for Wing.

IFR parade utilizes the "welded wing" concept. The wingman's position on Lead remains the

same as in level flight, regardless if turning into or away. This provides the wingman a familiar

point of reference to avoid possible disorientation. IFR parade is very much a teamwork concept

between both aircrews. Lead must focus on being a smooth platform while Wing must be

aggressive about maintaining the parade position. If in actual IMC conditions and Lead is

smooth enough, Dash-2 may not realize he is in a turn unless they cross-reference the attitude

SECTION TAKEOFFS AND APPROACHES/IFR OPERATIONS 6-5