Formation Standards

Question 1

What is flight lead’s responsibilities?

Answer 1

Brief mission objectives, direct brief and debrief, and delegate brief and debrief responsibilities.

Question 2

What is flight lead determined based on?

Answer 2

1) . The IP with highest qual level
2) . Highest ranking IP
3) . Most hours in T-6

Question 3

What is nav lead for?

Answer 3

Want wingman to navigate. Lead flies wingman position but keeps squawk, TAS, and radios.

Question 4

How does check-in/engine start work without visual contact?

Answer 4

Flight lead will be directive on when engine start will occur. Be ready for check in and clearance call NLT 5 minutes after engine start

Question 5

What do the standards say about clearance/taxi procedures?

Answer 5

If instrument trail departure planned, 1 will coordinate a 1000’ altitude block.