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Air Crew Visual Signals - Cont'd |
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|  T-6A FORMATION
CHAPTER SEVEN
6.
You are cleared to leave the formation
Lead gives kiss off signal than points
to aircraft they want to leave the
formation.
7.
Rejoin to parade
Pat shoulder (or aircraft porpoise).
8.
Prepare for lead change
Arm extended vertically with palm
forward.
(Push forward signal)
Fingers extended, make a pushing
motion forward.
9.
Offer lead change
Lead pilot taps the front of his helmet
three times and then points to the
Wingman.
10. Lead change
Wingman pilot taps the front of his
helmet three times and then points
forward.
11. Prepare to extend speed brake
Open and close 4 fingers against
thumb with fingertips pointing forward
simulating speed brake.
Landing Signals:
MEANING
SIGNAL
1.
Fan break
Prior to the break, raise hand vertically
(palm inboard), motion hand toward
inside of cockpit simulating "come
with me."
2.
Three (3)-second break
Same as runup signal: extend arm
vertically with 2 fingers extended.
Rotate wrist in circular motion.
(Wingman will use the standard 3-
second pattern break interval.)
3.
Prepare to lower/raise gear
Rotary movement of hand in cockpit as
if cranking the wheels down.
4.
Lower/raise gear
Lead pilot only nods head forward
then, raises head abruptly moving the
gear handle.
FORMATION VISUAL SIGNALS
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