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| The primary purpose of flying formation is _____ |
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| Flight discipline begins with _____ and continues through briefing, ground ops, flight, and debrief. |
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| If the directed tasks are beyond number 2‘s ability, he or she must... |
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immediately inform number 1
(162) |
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| Flight discipline means ______ for the formation position directed by the flight lead with no tolerance for remaining out of position. |
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flying in the proper parameters
(162) |
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| Number 2 will _____ if unsure of assigned position. |
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query number 1 immediately
(162) |
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| Aggressiveness in formation flying is a ______ |
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| As number 2, correcting for _____ while mentally anticipating the _____ indicates proper aggressiveness. |
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positional deviations; next phase of flight or maneuver
(162) |
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| who is ultimately responsible for the safe and effective conduct of the mission? |
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| True or false: The designated flight lead does not change during a mission under normal circumstances. |
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| true or false: the terms "flight lead" and "number 1" are the same and can be interchanged |
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| Number 1‘s top priorities include ____ |
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clearing for the formation, planning, and monitoring number 2
(163) |
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| true or false: It is appropriate to fly safely with minor excursions from perfect performance parameters rather than to be overly concerned with smoothness and compromise safety |
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| Number 2‘s primary responsibility is to... |
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maintain flight path deconfliction and proper position as directed by number 1, and executing additional tasks as directed by number 1
(164) |
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| Basic wingman responsibilities include: |
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Do Not Hit Number 1, Keep Number 1 in Sight, Be in Position and on Frequency, Clear for the Formation, Back Up Number 1
(164) |
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| For turning or straight-ahead rejoins, number 2 must maintain ____ or ___ separation until closure rates are under control and stabilized in ____ |
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lateral; vertical; route
(165) |
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| When directing other members of the flight, it is also common to use what radio call |
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prefix plus 1 number identifier, i.e. "Texan 2, break out"
(166) |
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| When immediately responding to an in-flight directive, number 2 may respond with what call? |
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| true or false: If number 1 uses the term "go" for a frequency change, number 2 will acknowledge before changing the frequency |
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| true or false: If number 1 uses the term "push" number 2 should change to the new frequency without acknowledging |
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| what should 2 do if number 1 sends number 2 to the wrong frequency |
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number 2 should go to that frequency and wait
(166) |
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| True or false: 2 should hunt for number 1 on the radios if 1 and 2 end up on different frequencies |
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| true or false: normally, when in fingertip formation, wingmen will automatically move to the route position when number 1 directs a channel change, and they will return to fingertip after being checked in on the new frequency |
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| If in IMC (in fingertip) and lead directs a freq change, what does 2 do? |
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maintain fingertip spacing and use the crew concept to accomplish frequency changes (the PF talks on the radio and the PNF accomplishes the frequency change)
(166) |
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| if solo in IMC when lead directs a freq change, what does 2 do? |
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change the frequency when workload permits. Wait until VMC, if necessary, and use the discrete frequency to communicate within the formation
(166) |
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| true or false: When filling the number 1 position, do not use the term "lead" when referring to own ship parameters. Use "one" The only time the term "lead" should be used over the radio is when executing a lead change |
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| For traffic calls, transmit... |
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call sign, traffic direction (left or right), clock position, elevation (low, level, or high), and an approximate distance
(166) |
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| referring to aircraft within the formation, use the terminology ____ (lack of visual contact) or _____(positive visual contact) |
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| When referring to aircraft outside of the formation, use the terminology _____ (lack of visual contact) or _____ (positive visual contact) |
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| ________ indicates that the pilot cannot take his or her eyes off an aircraft or ground object without losing sight of that aircraft or object |
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| if unsure of a visual signal, # 2 should |
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not acknowledge or change position
(167) |
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| If forced to turn during a check, number 1 should |
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call the turn and ensure number 2 is attentive before turning
(167) |
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| what does # 2 do when #1 directs a check? |
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acknowledge number 1‘s visual signal or radio call to initiate checks, move to route spacing (if the check was directed while in fingertip and WX allows), and perform the appropriate checklist items. Accomplish the check one item at a time, checking position on number 1 between each item. Prioritize tasks. Fly formation first and accomplish checklist items as workload permits. During turns, fly the aircraft and resume the check after the turn is complete
(167) |
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| true or false: unless already on the recovery, number 2 will inform number 1 when reaching joker and bingo fuel, and number 1 will acknowledge the call |
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| Number 1 initiates a fuel and G check after the _______, periodically during the sortie and following each set of _______ |
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G-awareness exercise; extended trail
(168) |
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| Number 2 responds with "same" if his fuel is within __ pounds, and Gs are within __ of number 1 |
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| Any time wake turbulence or prop wash is encountered, number 2 should... |
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unload to approximately 1 G, exit the area of turbulence, and check the G meter. If the aircraft G limits have been exceeded, the formation will terminate maneuvering and conduct a controllability check, as required. In the case of an over G, the G meter is not reset until the aircraft is inspected by a certified maintenance technician
(168) |
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| With number 2 in the ___ position (approximately two ship-widths), number 1 initiates the BD check using a radio call or the ____ visual signal |
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| Upon completion of the check, number 2 will return to route on the ____ side of number 1 from which the check was started. |
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| f there are no discrepancies on number 1‘s aircraft, number 2 passes a ___ to number 1, indicating a clean BD check. |
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| After a BD check, if number 1 is not clean, number 2 will |
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use the radios to describe any discrepancies
(169) |
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| True or false: If time or fuel is critical and the number 1 aircraft contains two pilots, the option exists to conduct the BD check without a nav lead change |
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true. In this case, the PNF in the number 1 aircraft inspects number 2 as number 2 maneuvers to inspect number 1, and the PF in the number 1 aircraft clears the flight path for the formation. This option must be briefed or directed before employed.
(169) |
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| The FL (or designated briefer) ensures all flight members are briefed on ____, ______, and _____ |
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STTO; recovery; and relevant special subjects
(169) |
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| True or false: All formation members will be present for the preflight briefing. |
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| The majority of the preflight brief should be spent describing the ____ of the mission. |
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| The briefer must allow time for each crew to discuss intercockpit responsibilities, emergency procedures, and other crew coordination issues. Use _ minutes as a minimum. |
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| Perform a G-awareness exercise before accomplishing any maneuver that may require _ Gs or more |
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| The terminate call is used to direct a specific aircraft or flight to cease maneuvering and proceed as briefed or directed. Terminate is used when ___ is not a factor. |
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| KIO is used when _____ is a factor or when _____ or _____ exists. KIO is transmitted when any of the training rules listed in AFI 11-2T-6, Volume 3, are violated |
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safety of flight; doubt; confusion
(170) |
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| Aircraft with radio failure signal KIO with... |
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a continuous wing rock
(170) |
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| The aircraft observing a continuous wing rock should... |
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transmit KIO and provide required assistance
(170) |
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| At the KIO call, number 1... |
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continues the current maneuver without changing power setting
(170) |
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| Upon hearing a KIO call or observing a continuous wing rock, all participating aircraft will: |
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clear the flight path, cease manuevering, acknowledge with a call sign in order of position in formation or with a wing rock if the radios have failed, obtain verbal clearance before resuming maneuvers
(170) |
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| Use "terminate" to cease maneuvering when... |
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number 2 has met the desired learning objectives, or if number 2 is outside position parameters
(170) |
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| What does number 1 do after the terminate call has been acknowledged? |
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Number 1 smoothly transitions to a shallow turn or level flight until number 2 has attained the desired formation parameters
(170) |
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| after the terminate call, once back in position, number 2 may signal for continued maneuvering by... |
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| what does number 1 do when number 2 says they are lost wingman? |
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coordinates with the controlling agency and requests a separate clearance for number 2
(171) |
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