Figure 4-20 Lead Change Signal

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"(Tactical Call sign), you have the lead on the left/right." (old Lead)

"Roger, (Tactical Call sign) has the lead on the left/right." (new Lead)

"2" (old Lead)

Figure 4-20 Lead Change Signal

2. The Wingman. Upon receiving the visual lead change signal, the Wing (new Lead) will pat

his helmet three (3) times, then point and look forward. If receiving a radio lead change,

Wingman simply states, "(Tactical Call sign), has the lead on the left/right." Once the new Lead

(old Wingman) accepts the lead, he will squawk, "ALT, NACWS-ON" while the new Wingman

(old Lead) squawks, "STBY, NACWS-OFF" (as a technique, wait to hear a NACWS hit prior to

squawking STBY and placing NACWS-OFF). The Lead should begin a good VFR scan pattern,

set 200 KIAS, maintain a solid platform, and orient themselves in the area. Do not attempt to

make any corrections for altitude or heading until the new Wingman has arrived in the parade

position.

NOTE

For obvious safety reasons, there can be no confusion of who is the

new Lead and when, exactly, they assume the lead. With this in

mind, visual lead changes occur exactly when the new Lead pilot

points forward. Radio lead changes happen exactly when the new

Lead finishes stating, "(Tactical Call sign), has the lead on the

left/right". If in doubt about who has the lead, quickly and

accurately use the radio!

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