Procedures - P-3670070

CHAPTER 5

AIR FORCE T-38 TRACK INTERMEDIATES

(2) Lead will exchange a thumbs-up with the Wingman after checking the gear

once both aircraft are configured. Make the exchange when it will not interfere with flying the

approach.

(3) Lead will direct a frequency change to the appropriate Approach Control/Tower

frequency and check the flight in on the new frequency outside the final approach fix. If Whiting

is landing runway 5 or 32, Lead will automatically coordinate with Tower for South Field

penetration. If Tower will not approve the penetration, then do not execute a Formation

Landing.

(4) Lead will follow ATC clearances/instructions and fly his best, smoothest

approach. The Wingman will maintain Fingertip position. Lead will query Tower for the

current winds if not given at the final approach fix call. A Crossunder will be performed at

Lead's discretion if the Wingman is not positioned upwind for the landing. Crossunder no lower

than 300 feet AGL. If a Crossunder is necessary below 300 feet AGL, Lead will let Wing land

while Lead executes a go-around to circle for landing on the same runway.

(5) Lead sets up on the extended runway centerline as soon as possible. If the

formation must circle to land, then Lead will maneuver to intercept at least a one to two mile

final. Maneuver the formation as required when within 3 DME. If for any reason the formation

approach must be discontinued, request maneuvering to initial for the break, or execute a

discounted entry to set up another formation approach. Tower must approve full-length at

Lead's "three-miles" call.

(6) Lead will roll out centered on his side of the runway. Wing crosschecks to

ensure runway lineup.

(7) Lead should fly a normal to slightly shallow, power-on, approach at 120 KIAS.

Lead should reduce power to slow to 110 KIAS on short final, no slower than 100 KIAS crossing

the runway threshold. Lead should use whatever visual glideslope is available, but no higher

than two red, two white on the VASI/PAPI, no lower than three red, one white.

(8) About 10 feet above the runway, Lead should start one smooth power pull so

that he is slightly above idle on touchdown. Lead should ensure that he is not carrying too much

energy into the flare so that the formation floats in ground effect. A slightly firm touchdown for

Lead is a good thing.

(9) Wing assumes the stacked level position after the FAF, with the runway in

sight, normally no later than 1.5 miles from the runway. The references for Two will be Lead's

front cockpit pilot's helmet bisected by the horizon, with Two's Wing's leading edge, lined up

with Lead's horizontal stabilizer's trailing edge (similar to the takeoff picture).

(10) Wing can check out front to update the formation's position from the runway,

but Wing will fly formation off Lead all the way to touchdown. One technique is for Wing to

"fly Lead's tires to the runway." In other words, Wing should try to touchdown when Lead

touches down.

(11) Once both aircraft are on the runway, Wing will go to full Beta and brakes and

call "Beta" on the radio. Lead uses mid-range Beta and tests his brakes. Once both aircraft are

under control, both aircraft will come to a complete stop or taxi off the runway. If Lead has to

cross in front of Wing to clear the runway, Wing will call "cleared cold" once the Wingman's

aircraft is under control.

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