Common Errors - P-3670082

CHAPTER 6

AIR FORCE T-38 TRACK INTERMEDIATES

a. The maneuver or exercise, if continued, would cause the formation to go out of the

authorized area.

b. The minimum altitude or cloud clearances are approached.

c. Situational awareness is lost.

d. A non-participating aircraft enters the working area.

e. A dangerous situation is developing.

f. An aircraft over-G occurs.

g. Bingo fuel is reached.

h. Wing rock is observed by any flightmember.

This radio call can be made by any member of the flight to terminate maneuvering. Use the

following format:

(1)

"Knights Knock-it-Off."

(2)

"Knight One Knock-it-Off."

(3)

"Knight Two Knock-it-Off."

i. Lead

(1) Continue the current maneuver and maintain the current power setting until

directing a Rejoin. Remain predictable and obtain a visual with the Wingman.

(2) Use a visual signal or a radio call to instruct the Wingman to rejoin on the

desired side of the formation.

j. Wing

(1)

Keep sight of the leader if possible and maneuver to a safe position to prepare

for a Rejoin.

(2) If you lose sight of the leader, maneuver away from Lead's last known position

and broadcast <Call Sign> Two's blind.

k. Common Errors

(1) Both aircraft do not make the proper radio calls. (The Knock-it-Off/Terminate

drill will continually be repeated until it is done right by all players).

l. Wing

Wing's job in Extended Trail, simply stated, is to maintain the cone (Figure 6-1) behind Lead.

The Wingman uses all the tools discussed thus far to maintain the cone. Flying Extended Trail

as the Wingman is very challenging and requires an aggressive crosscheck of both aircraft. Even

though Wing must maintain the cone, he is still responsible for flying a safe aircraft, i.e., do not

over-G, do not go OCF, keep track of fuel/engines, etc.

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