Terminate and Knock-It-Off Procedures

CHAPTER SIX

T-6A FORMATION

NOTE

Lead has a few options in the above scenario. He could have opted

to level off 7000 feet (providing 500 feet of altitude separation

from Wingman) instead of going to all the way to 9000 feet. In

either case, it is important for Lead to advise ATC of the situation

and of the flight's intentions. Good headwork and procedural

knowledge is important in all lost sight situations.

Missed Approach

ABOVE MSA - Execute procedures outlined above.

BELOW MSA:

WING - Momentarily turn away from Lead and inform him of lost sight. Climb to an altitude

500 feet above missed approach altitude while flying the published or assigned missed approach

procedures.

LEAD - Fly the published or assigned missed approach procedures. Obtain a separate clearance

from ATC for the Wingman.

606. TERMINATE AND KNOCK-IT-OFF PROCEDURES

There are times during a formation flight when any member of the flight may see a need to

terminate maneuvering. Depending on the urgency of the situation, the formation may utilize the

words "terminate" or "knock-it-off." Typically, "terminate" is the proper term to use for a

crewmember getting sick or when they feel the learning objectives have been met. "Knock-it-

off" is used when safety of flight is an issue such as when an outside aircraft finds his way into

your airspace and presents a hazard or perhaps there is an emergency within your aircraft such as

a CHIP light or a crewmember has G-locked due to poor Anti-G Straining Maneuver (AGSM)

execution. When either of these calls is made, Lead will maneuver in a predictable manner to a

safe flying attitude (typically recovering to straight-and-level flight or into a shallow AOB if

required.) Lead will then be directive with subsequent intentions.

As with all communications in the aviation environment, it is critical to use the proper format

when making these calls. To initiate a "terminate" call, any member of the formation will state

"(Tactical Call sign), terminate." Regardless of who made that call (including flight Lead), flight

Lead will then say "(Tactical Call sign)-1, terminate" followed by the Wingman stating "(Tactical

Call sign)-2, terminate. For "knock-it-off" calls, the same format is used except the word

"terminate" is replaced by the words "knock-it-off".

Example of a "knock-it-off" call that was initiated by flight Lead:

"Slinky, knock-it-off, Slinky-1 knock-it-off"

"Slinky-2 knock-it-off"

6-6 FORMATION EMERGENCIES