What is the minimum runway line up spacing?
10ft
50 ft is any AC is solo
What are the takeoff roll limitations?
Do not takeoff when takeoff roll exceeds 80% for an interval takeoff or 70% for a formation takeoff
When can you not execute a formation takeoff?
- Runway width is less than 150 ft
- Standing water, ice, slush or snow is on the runway
- Crosswind component exceeds 15 kts
- AC being ferried from contractor or AF depot-level maintenance facilities
- Takeoff roll exceeds 70% of runway length
What type of TOLD do you use for a formation takeoff?
Single-ship TOLD
As lead, during a formation takeoff, where do you set your power prior to rotation?
Approx 60% nozzles, but not less than min AB
What is the normal takeoff interval for an interval takeoff?
What about if you are going to rejoin on top of a ceiling?
10 seconds
20 seconds
Min weather required for a VFR join up underneath a ceiling?
1500’
3 mile vis
What airspeed will lead maintain until a join up is accomplished?
300 knots unless mission requirements necessitate a different speed
During an interval takeoff, what are the power settings for lead?
Terminate AB early (approx 220 knots)
Continue to 300 KCAS in MIL
Climb at a reduced power setting once at 300 KCAS (approx 550 EGT)
Where does 2 normally rejoin to after an interval takeoff?
On the inside of the first turn
