Introduction - P-8700022

CHAPTER TWO

T-6A FORMATION

All panels secure

Proper extension of struts

Proper tire inflation

Flaps at TO

All antennas secure

No visible leaks

Navigation and anti-collision lights on

The flight will automatically switch to tower frequency as the Lead returns the thumbs-up

signal. Lead will then positively check the flight in on tower frequency.

The Lead will call for takeoff for the entire flight using the following format:

"Tower, (Call sign), flight of two, takeoff Visual Flight Rules (VFR)/Instrument Flight Rules

(IFR)."

7. If after takeoff clearance, tower clears the flight to "change to departure frequency", the

flight will takeoff on the tower frequency and switch to departure once the entire flight is safely

airborne and clean.

The entire flight will comply with tower's instructions. All aircraft will complete the

Lineup Checklist when appropriate. Lead will squawk "ALT" and all other aircraft will squawk

"STBY".

9. After the final landing, if the lead aircraft (or any other aircraft in a division) is required to

cross the runway centerline in order to depart the active runway they will delay accomplishing

this until the Wingmen (whose nose will be crossed) calls "slow". This call will be made in the

following way, "(Tactical Call sign)-2, slow." This call should be made on flight common

frequency. Frequency change to ground control for taxi will be delayed until all Wingmen have

cleared the active runway. If an active duty runway is to be crossed after landing (i.e., a parallel

runway), Lead will wait until all Wingmen have cleared the duty runway and are positioned on

the taxiway with the Lead prior to requesting clearance to cross from the tower.

10. Each aircraft will do their own After Landing and Engine Shutdown Checklists. Only the

lead aircraft will call base with their flight's Call sign to inform base of the flight's return.

2-2 GROUND PROCEDURES