Form SOPs

Question 1

Whilst operating in vicinity of the airfield, what will all formation turns be?

Answer 1

Flat turns

Question 2

Wingman should not expect to receive a hand single for flat turns?

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Maximum number of aircraft to fly in formation in IMC

Answer 3

3

Question 4

Do not use rolling manoeuvres below what height?

Answer 4

5000ft AGL

Question 5

At night or under IMC, all position changes must be directed by the leader using

Answer 5

Radio

Question 6

Do initiate lead changes with the wingman further than

Answer 6

Route, fingertip or 30deg

Question 7

At night or under IMC, all position changes must be directed by the leader using

Answer 7

Radio

Question 9

Acknowledge receipt of the lead by

Answer 9

Head nod or R/T call

Question 10

For formations of greater than 2, how does the TACAN change?

Answer 10

Y

Question 11

During a formation takeoff how does a 2 ship lineup?

Answer 11

In the centre of their respective sides of the runway

Question 12

Close formation take off is prohibited when

Answer 12

Different configurations
Standing water or runway is contaminated
Runway is less than 140ft wide
Crosswind including gust exceeds 15kts
Wind gust component is greater than 15kts

Question 13

Minima for a VFR formation rejoin underneath cloud

Answer 13

1500ft ceiling
5km visibility

Question 14

On departure the lead will maintain maximum…?

Answer 14

220kts
45 AOB

Question 15

The chase aircraft will not stack lower than lead aircraft below

Answer 15

1000ft AGL

Question 16

A safety observer in a chase aircraft will manoeuvre in a ____ cone with nose/tail clearance to a maximum range of 500ft

Answer 16

30 - 60deg

Question 17

Minimum base height for tactical A/A manoeuvring is

Answer 17

5000ft AGL

Question 18

Flight through wingtip vortices/wake should be avoided. If unavoidable, the aircraft should be unloaded to approximately

Answer 18

1G

Question 19

In general, the _____ should be used during A/A and A/G missions when addressing the formation

Answer 19

Full call sign

Question 20

Formation landings and low approaches are limited to ____ aircraft unless specifically authorised and briefed

Answer 20

2

Question 21

The wingman is positioned on the ____ side of crosswind exceeds ____kts

Answer 21

Upwind
5

Question 22

Formation touch and gos are prohibited

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Aircraft do not need to be similarly configured for a formation landing

Answer 23

False

Question 24

Formation landings are prohibited when

Answer 24

There is standing water on the runway or the runway is contaminated
The runway is less than 140ft wide
The crosswind (including max gust) exceeds 15kts
The wind gust component exceeds 15kts

Question 25

Aircraft will land with a spacing of no less than ____

Answer 25

3000ft

Question 26

Aircraft will be wings level on final at approximately ____ AGL and ____ from the planned touchdown point

Answer 26

300ft 1 mile

Question 27

Power setting for tailchase

Answer 27

90%

Question 28

Entry speed for tailchase

Answer 28

220kts

Question 29

Max number of aircraft for tail chase

Answer 29

2

Question 30

Minimum height for tailchase

Answer 30

Dual 5000ft Solo 8000ft

Question 31

Minimum manoeuvring speed

Answer 31

120kts

Question 32

G limits

Answer 32

0 - 5G

Question 33

Weather

Answer 33

VMC at all times lol

Question 34

What is the work cycle for a turning rejoin?

Answer 34

Height Line Speed

Question 35

What is the work cycle for a straight rejoin?

Answer 35

Height Line Speed

Question 36

What overtake should you have for a turning and straight rejoin?

Answer 36

20-30kts

Question 37

What is the maximum rejoin speed?

Answer 37

50kts