List 4 circumstances when wingmen must break out of formation:
- Any time his presence constitutes a Hazard to the formation;
- When unable to safely rejoin without crossing In-front or under lead or the preceding aircraft;
- When directed/Told by formation lead
- SA lost/when unable to maintain sight of lead or the preceding aircraft.
In any formation, what is the minimum spacing between aircraft?
One RD
What type of formation is recommended for cross-country or deployment flights?
Fluid trail:
- 1-10 RD
- 60 deg (30 deg L/R per 3-3)
In what type of formation do even numbered aircraft line up in the 30-45 deg quadrant of the preceding aircraft?
Staggered L/R
For formation taxi, what is normally the minimum spacing between aircraft?
100 feet from main and tail rotor
Does the radio call sign of a formation change following a formation lead change?
No; the call sign of the formation remains as designated on the flight authorization.
If you are flying as “Chalk 3” in formation, what heading and altitude change would you use for “LOST WINGMAN” in non-mountainous terrain?
Turn 30 deg from base heading, and climb 600 feet above MSA.
If you are flying VMC as “Chalk 2” in formation and “Chalk 4” calls “LOST WINGMAN”, you should execute the maneuver, or remain VMC?
Remain VMC
The wingman acknowledgement of a frequency change indicates what 2 things?
- All checklist are complete, and
2. The wingman is ready for the next event;
Who may call go-around for the flight if they observe a hazard to the flight?
Lead or wingmen (any crew position)
