Figure 4-17 Shackle

CHAPTER FOUR

T-6A FORMATION

412. SHACKLE

Shackles are used to cross the Wingman from combat spread on one side of the Lead to the other.

These turns may also be initiated to "dress" the formation to the proper position should the line

abreast position be poor.

Called shackle turns are initiated by calling, "(Tactical Call sign), shackle". When

Wingman responds, "Two", both aircraft turn 45 (if starting from the proper line abreast

position) into each other. When flightpaths cross, the turn is reversed back to the original

heading (Figure 4-17).

2. Uncalled shackle turns are performed identical to called shackle turns except there are no

radio calls. The lead aircraft initiates shackle turns by giving a wing flash away from the

Wingman. The Wingman will start a standard tactical turn into Lead (assuming a 90 turn) and

the Lead will immediately turn into the Wingman at which time Lead signals the Wingman the

lead is directing a shackle.

Visual lookout remains the same (both students checking the formation's six).

WING

LEAD

WING

Figure 4-17 Shackle

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