Formation flying - Revision history

Stevie at 23:13, 1 May 2022

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DarkFib3r: Undo revision 4397 by DarkFib3r (talk)

2017-03-28T18:55:08Z

Undo revision 4397 by DarkFib3r (talk)

DarkFib3r: /* Learning files */

2017-03-28T18:54:15Z

Learning files

SKOSH: /* Box or Offset Box */

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-[[File:F16-formation.jpg||none|500px|left|]]<br/>
+[[File:F16-formation.jpg||none|500px|left|]]<br />
 =Learning objectives=
 #Understand Basic Tactical Formation Concepts/Theory
-# Understand why Tac-Form serves as a Force-Multiplier
+#Understand why Tac-Form serves as a Force-Multiplier
-# Wingman vs. Element Lead Responsibilities
+#Wingman vs. Element Lead Responsibilities
-# Execute Basic Tactical Formation Flying
+#Execute Basic Tactical Formation Flying
 =Learning files=
 * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWPEGNZB09Y&feature=youtu.be Falcon 4 BMS Tutorials Cockpit Orientation, Navigation, and Formation Flying]
 [[File:Formations.jpg|thumb|right|4-Ship formations]]
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 Check turns are simply gentle turns of no more than 30 degrees of bank that can be used for anything from minor course adjustments to full 360s if so desired (although there are much more efficient ways to do that). Many flight leads will call for a check turn by saying “check right, heading 090 Giving you some sense of how far this turn will go. Others may not announce a check turn at all especially if you are flying in some form of fingertip formation where it is easy to spot slight changes in his direction – it is your job to stay on your lead’s wing (or whatever position he has you flying).
-==Tac Turns==
+=Tac Turns=
 These maneuvers are typically initiated from a spread / LAB formation with approximate 0.5 – 1.0nm separation. Tac turns also maintain a contract speed and are flown at MIL power using G to maintain speed. Note at high altitudes and with heavy loads this may make for a very slow turn…tac turns in general are not hard, breaking combat turns. maintain around Mach 0.8 and  2-3Gs to maintain speed. Note also that in general these turns maintain formation although positional relationships may change (start out on right side but end up on left).

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 ==Shackle==
-[[File:Shackle.gif|thumb|right|Shackle]]
+[[File:Shackle.gif|right|Shackle]]
 This maneuver is meant to minimize the time required to switch sides while also providing an excellent opportunity to check each other’s 6 o’clock for possible hostile aircraft. It’s also a fun maneuver to perform as it results in a very close pass similar to a cross turn; wingman is responsible for deconfliction (deconflict high).

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 ==Shackle==
-[[File:Shackle.gif]]
+[[File:Shackle.gif|thumb|right|Shackle]]
 This maneuver is meant to minimize the time required to switch sides while also providing an excellent opportunity to check each other’s 6 o’clock for possible hostile aircraft. It’s also a fun maneuver to perform as it results in a very close pass similar to a cross turn; wingman is responsible for deconfliction (deconflict high).

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 ==Shackle==
-[File:Shackle.gif]
+[[File:Shackle.gif]]
 This maneuver is meant to minimize the time required to switch sides while also providing an excellent opportunity to check each other’s 6 o’clock for possible hostile aircraft. It’s also a fun maneuver to perform as it results in a very close pass similar to a cross turn; wingman is responsible for deconfliction (deconflict high).

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 ==Shackle==
-[[File:Shackle.gif|thumb|right|Shackle]]
+[File:Shackle.gif]
 This maneuver is meant to minimize the time required to switch sides while also providing an excellent opportunity to check each other’s 6 o’clock for possible hostile aircraft. It’s also a fun maneuver to perform as it results in a very close pass similar to a cross turn; wingman is responsible for deconfliction (deconflict high).

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 * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWPEGNZB09Y&feature=youtu.be Falcon 4 BMS Tutorials Cockpit Orientation, Navigation, and Formation Flying]
-[[File:Icpcardinals.png|thumb|right|ICP cardinals for entering manual coords]]
+[[File:Formations.jpg|thumb|right|4-Ship formations]]
 =Formations=

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 ==Box or Offset Box==
-[[File:OffsetBox.png|thumb|400px|Offset Box]]
+[[File:OffsetBox.png|thumb|300px|Offset Box]]
 A Box formation is a pair of LAB formations with the second element in trail behind lead element. More common is the Offset Box which simply slides the trailing element to the side (#3 flies between #1 and #2).