Where should number 2 be positioned during wing-waggle?

The correct positioning of number 2 during the wing-waggle maneuver is slightly low, at a 30-degree angle aft of the leading aircraft's line of bearing. This position allows number 2 to maintain an optimal view of number 1 while also ensuring safe separation and adequate visual reference. Being slightly lower enhances stability and minimizes the risk of inadvertently creating a collision course, as number 2 can better gauge any changes in the lead aircraft's altitude or movements.

This formation stance also facilitates communication and coordination between the two aircraft during maneuvers, improving situational awareness and maintaining effective visual contact. It’s crucial for number 2 to avoid being directly on the wingtip or behind number 1 because those positions can compromise the ability to respond quickly to changes in the lead aircraft's flight path or to execute separation maneuvers if necessary.