Figure 6-8 Hook Turn

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Lead: "Knights, 45 right."

Wing: No response required.

Procedure

If the direction of turn is away from the Wingman, the Wingman will initiate the turn as soon

as the Lead transmits the radio call. The leader will delay the turn until the Wingman's heading

approaches the new desired heading, then Lead will bank into the Wingman as a signal to roll out

of the turn. The Lead will then maneuver to the other side of the flight by crossing over or under

Wing and turning to the new heading. The Wingman will make the initial turn for no more than

45 degrees of heading change. Once Lead is established on the new heading, the Wingman will

reestablish the tactical position. If the turn is into the Wingman, the Wing should maneuver as

required to achieve the tactical position on the other side of Lead, either by delaying the turn

until Lead crosses behind the Wingman, or maneuvering to the opposite side once the Flight

Lead rolls out.

In-Place 180 Turns

The 180 is called a "Hook" turn. With a Hook Turn, the formation turns 180 degrees with both

aircraft turning at the same time.

Lead: "Knight hook left."

Wing: No response required.

Figure 6-8

Hook Turn

Procedure

Lead is responsible for heading, Wing is responsible for flight path deconfliction. The aircraft

that is on the side the formation is turning to will execute a Tactical hard turn to the 180-degree

heading. The aircraft that is on the side away from the turn will make sure that when the

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