Taking the Duty

WEAPONS

3.5.1.2. Lead checks Wing in on Departure frequency prior to engine run-up.

3.5.1.2.1. LEAD "Turbo."

3.5.1.2.2. WING "Two."

NOTE: Do not switch the flight to departure if only cleared to "position and hold." These are

only examples. You are flexible enough by now to know things do not always go as planned. It

is imperative both students look at each other during frequency changes to ensure they are

completed properly.

3.5.2. Taking the Duty

3.5.2.1. Prior to crossing the Hold Short, Lead Student requests the IP squawk normal, strobes

off, informs the IP which side of the runway to take, and whether you meet the limits for a

section T/O.

3.5.2.2. Wing student requests the IP squawk standby, strobes on, inform the IP which side of

the runway to expect to take, and whether you meet the limits of a section T/O.

NOTE: DO NOT forget about the canopy. The same standards apply as in the FAM stage.

3.5.3. Type of takeoffs

3.5.3.1. Section T/O (both aircraft roll together) can be done if the following conditions exist:

3.5.3.1.1. Circling minimums or better (1000 feet/3 NM if no circling approach).

3.5.3.1.2. Crosswind component of 10 kts max.

3.5.3.1.3. No standing water on the runway.

3.5.3.1.4. Aircraft weights within 400 lbs. of each other

3.5.3.1.4.1. Responsibilities during section go:

3.5.3.1.4.1.1. Lead Student - after good Run-up Checks, watch the Wingman and call the

relative position to the instructor, i.e. "He's sucked/acute" or "Holding position." At

rotation, after Wing's wheels have left the runway, call "Two's airborne" over the ICS.

Report: "Clean at (165 kts. or below)" when your aircraft is clean and after the Wingman

passes a thumbs up. Check-in with Departure.

3.5.3.1.4.1.2. Wing student - Same as in the FAM stage. When gear is up and locked,

and flaps are up, pass thumbs up to Lead.

3.5.3.2. Interval Go (Wing starts T/O roll eight seconds after Lead and joins up airborne). This

type of T/O is done if conditions for a section go are not met, but the weather is within limits.

3.5.3.2.1. Responsibilities during an interval go:

3.5.3.2.1.1. Lead Student - Same as in the FAM stage. After the clean call, wait for

Wing to call airborne and then contact Departure.

3.5.3.2.1.2. Wing student - Same as in the FAM stage. After the clean call on ICS, call

"Two's airborne" on departure, signifying your aircraft is clean and Lead can contact

Departure.

3.5.3.3. Individual T/O: Performed only if the weather criteria are not met for a section go.

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