Training Rules

Question 1

Formation takeoff limits:

Answer 1

1. Minimum runway width 150’
2. Do not accomplish with standing water / slush / snow on runway
3. Do no accomplish with a crosswind (including gusts) more than 15 knots
4. Do not accomplish when takeoff roll exceeds 70% of runway length

Question 2

Formation minimum maneuvering airspeed:

Answer 2

150 knots

Question 3

Fingertip training limits

Answer 3

• 3 Gs m

- 90 degrees of bank maximum

Question 4

Close Trail Training Limits:

Answer 4

• 4Gs max
• No over-the-top maneuvers
• No abrupt turn reversals

Question 5

Extended Trail training limits:

Answer 5

No abrupt turn reversals

Question 6

Fighting wing training limits:

Answer 6

No aerobatic maneuvers

Question 7

Practice lost wingman exercise requirements:

Answer 7

• Day
• Dual
• VMC

Question 8

Wingman training limits:

Answer 8

No rolling maneuvers to maintain / regain position less than 5000’ AGL or in airspace where aerobatics are prohibited

Question 9

Terminate criteria:

Answer 9

• Bingo fuel is reached
• DLO achieved
• Stalemate develops

Question 10

FM / Air-to-Air Exercises limits:

Answer 10

• Min Range: 1000’
• Floor: MOA floor plus 1000’
• Min Airspeed - 150 kts
• WX Requirements: 3 NM Vis, Clear of Clouds, Discernible Horizon

Question 11

Knock it Off Criteria:

Answer 11

• Dangerous situation developing
• Imminent / Actual violation of area boundaries, altitude restrictions, WX Requirements, minimum ranges
• Unbriefed flight enters the area
• SA lost
• Radio failure recognized
• Continuous wing rock
• Below bingo fuel
• Safe A/C maneuvering limits exceeded
• 3/9 Violation
• Bubble violation
• Lost sight