Figure 2-6 Formation Lead Changes

LOW-LEVEL AND TACTICAL FORMATION

CHAPTER TWO

Figure 2-6 Formation Lead Changes

213. ENROUTE

LEAD is primarily responsible for navigation and terrain avoidance. LEAD maintains altitude

by reference to the radar altimeter and terrain. WING uses a combination of the above and

reference to LEAD. Five miles prior to each turnpoint, the copilot will brief the course and

airspeed (and altitude if different then 500 AGL) for the following leg. Also include any

additional information concerning the formation (i.e., upcoming lead change or transition to fluid

trail).

NOTE

For wingman considerations, LEAD should use no more than 1200

ft-lbs (T-44)/2000 ft-lbs (TC-12) for accelerations and climbs.

LEAD should use no less than 400 ft-lbs for decelerations and

descents.

214. SLOWDOWN

Slowdown occurs at a prebriefed, identifiable, geographic point. Slowdown should be

accomplished early enough to allow all aircraft to be stabilized at drop altitude and airspeed

1 minute prior to green light.

At the slowdown point, LEAD transmits "Stingray/ Montana xxx flight slowdown, now"

over formation interplane.

TACTICAL FORMATION

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