T-6 Formation Checkride Practice Test

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• What is the minimum airspeed number 1 must achieve before raising gear and flaps on a wing takeoff?
• What is the crosswind limit for wing takeoffs and approaches?
• What maneuvers are permitted in ET (II)?
• If a flight member does not understand a visual signal, what should they do?
• What should G's pulled in another aircraft's prop wash be considered as?
• How is the position of number 2 primarily determined during a formation approach?
• What type of takeoff requires a minimum runway width of 75 ft.?
• What does the communication "visual" indicate in a formation flight procedure?
• How is heading crossing angle (HCA) defined?
• What are the first two steps of a breakout?
• In echelon formation, what is the lateral spacing for number 2?
• If number 2 is told to go to the wrong frequency, what should they do?
• Which acronym represents the conditions that lead to a Terminate call?
• Which of the following is NOT a wing takeoff requirement?
• What is the correct position for number 2 in a cross turn?
• What is the minimum altitude separation before directing a rejoin during a blind, NORDO situation?
• If an aircraft is NORDO, where will it orbit and at what airspeed?
• When is it appropriate to call KIO in ET?
• What happens to AA and closure with lead pursuit?
• What should be the primary means of communication with number 2 in the route position?
• When does number 1 reduce power during an interval takeoff?
• What happens to HCA with lag pursuit?
• How far above the horizon should number 1 be placed during a rejoin from a pitchout?
• What formation requires number 2 to maintain level altitude with lead?
• When is it crucial to utilize visual signals during a formation flight?
• What should number 1 do after number 2 calls "visual" during Lost Wingman procedures?
• In ET, what bank angle is permissible during stable turns?
• How much overtake does number 2 use in a turning rejoin?
• Which formation typically has number 2 positioned slightly lower than lead for visibility?
• What happens to AA and closure with lag pursuit?
• What type of pursuit requires pointing the aircraft nose directly at number 1's flight path?
• Under what conditions must practice lost wingman be flown?
• How should a successful formation leader demonstrate their effectiveness?
• What is the minimum airspeed required for wing-waggle?
• What are the weather minimums for a wing approach?
• What power setting does number 2 use in a wing takeoff?
• What is the lateral spacing for number 2 in route formation?
• What maneuver does number 2 perform with level wings in Lost Wingman procedures?
• What should number 2 call upon making heading changes?
• What is the minimum requirement for a lead change?
• When will number 2 respond to a frequency change directive?
• What are the parameters for WW/CT (I)?
• When overshooting from a turning rejoin, what altitude should the POM be in relation to number 1?
• What is the main purpose of Lost Wingman procedures?
• What is the maximum bank angle in route formation?
• When should a formation plan to initiate a lead change?
• How is the vertical spacing in route formation characterized?
• What occurs periodically throughout the sortie, as required by Number 1?
• What are the four steps to KIO per the 11-202 v3?
• What flap configuration must be flown during formation approaches?
• When is a "Knock it off" call used?
• What must an aircraft transmit when it is blind?
• What is the maximum pitch angle for wing-waggle/cross turn (III)?
• Where should number 1 plan to touch down on the runway during a formation approach?
• What is the primary reason for using a chase cone during formation flying?
• What are the parameters for wing-waggle/cross turn (II)?
• What is the minimum airspeed limitation to avoid dropping below in ET?
• What is the maximum power setting in high areas for ET (III)?
• Which formation position is primarily responsible for maneuvering decisions?
• When will number 2 accept or acknowledge a lead change?
• When will number 2 rejoin on an instrument trail departure?
• When an aircraft is blind and NORDO, what altitude will number 1 climb or descend to?
• Standing water, slush, ice, or snow on the ground prohibits what kind of takeoff, approach, and landing?
• During a cross turn, number 2 should maintain which spacing from number 1?
• What is the maximum bank angle in echelon formation?
• What should number 2 do after ensuring separation when in a turn into number 2?
• Until when does number 2 maintain stack level spacing on a wing takeoff?
• What is the definition of bingo fuel?
• Which of the following best describes the intended outcome of a rejoin?
• What is the angle of bank used in a pitchout maneuver?
• In Lost Wingman procedures with a turn away from number 2, what is the next step after calling "AMMO/LUGER 2 is lost wingman"?
• How much time should elapse before number 2 breaks after number 1 on an overhead pattern?
• Lead changes may not be accomplished with the formation in which position?
• If ATC gives vectors to number 2 before he is cleared off by number 1, what must he do?
• What maneuvers are permitted in ET (I)?
• During the landing roll, when will the aircraft on the cold side of the runway clear the other aircraft over?
• What is the maximum bank angle in fingertip formation?
• What power setting is used for wing-waggle in low areas?
• What term is used when you cannot remove your eyes from a reference?
• What is the primary objective when performing a rejoin in formation flying?
• How should number 2 communicate in the situation of a turn into number 2 during Lost Wingman procedures?
• What is the visual signal used to initiate an interval takeoff?
• On a formation flight, when should number 1 confirm that number 2 is in position?
• What is the minimum altitude separation between aircraft in an instrument trail departure?
• During the Practice Lost Wingman task, what is the first action of number 1 upon determining spatial disorientation?
• What are the bank, G's and power setting limitations in ET (III)?
• What is a critical safety measure to take during fluctuations in formation flight?
• Under what condition cannot number 1 initiate a lead change?
• What do flight members report in with following an ops check?
• What is the main component of communication when reporting in for an ops check?
• After gear retraction on a wing takeoff, how will number 1 climb?
• What procedure ensures immediate separation to avoid a midair collision in VMC?
• Formations will accomplish an interval takeoff whenever calculated minimum power at 60 KIAS is less than what?
• When initiating climbs in an instrument trail departure, at what altitude must the aircraft confirm their position?
• Which of the following is a requirement for safe rejoin operations?
• What is the runway width requirement for an interval takeoff?
• What indicates that flight members have completed a FENCE check?
• What power setting is used by number 2 during an interval takeoff?
• What is the consequence of not acknowledging clearance delivery?
• What does a zipper click on the ground indicate?
• Which of the following best describes formation communication?
• What is identified as the root cause of an overshoot?
• Which of the following is NOT a situation to call a KIO?
• Who holds ultimate accountability for mission safety and execution in a flight formation?
• During a formation flight, when is it safe for number 2 to transition to visual flight?
• If number 1 starts a turn during a straight-ahead rejoin, what should number 2 do?
• What should Number 1 do after following a G-X maneuver?
• What is the primary responsibility of number 2 during a formation flight?
• Before initiating a battle-damage check, Number 2 must be in what position?
• What is the weather requirement for an interval takeoff?
• What call is used to cease maneuvering when safety of flight is not a factor?
• During an instrument trail departure, what code will number 2 squawk?
• What should number 1 do if he experiences spatial disorientation?
• What is the minimum runway width required for two-ship formations?
• During a turning rejoin, how is the line spacing for number 2 designated?
• What call should be made when any flight rules in AFI 11-2T-6 Vol. 3 are violated?
• In formation flying, what is the role of number 1 during a rejoin?
• Whose responsibility is it to monitor the fuel state and G loading of the entire formation?
• What refers to the specific distance number 2 maintains behind lead during specific formations?
• What should number 2 do if he experiences spatial disorientation?
• What does number 2 do during Lost Wingman procedures at final approach?
• What is a good indicator of flight discipline in a formation?
• What should be monitored after gear retraction on takeoff?
• What is the primary purpose of visual signals in a formation flight?
• What is the spacing number 2 will have after delaying 5 seconds on a pitchout?
• In a turning rejoin, what speed does number 2 reduce to when fingertip references are clear?
• What defines a standard formation in aircraft flying?
• What is NOT considered a prohibited maneuver for wing students?
• How long does number 2 wait after number 1 has released brakes during an interval takeoff?
• Visual signals must be clear, appropriate, and proportional to what?
• What are the bank, G's and power setting limitations in ET (I)?
• Planned formation low approaches will be initiated no lower than what altitude?
• Which squawk code is typically used for number 2 during instrument trail?
• What is the vertical spacing for number 2 in echelon formation?
• What is the minimum altitude required for initiating a lead change?
• When rejoining on an interval takeoff, when does number 2 delay turning crosswind?
• What minimum visibility is required for landing during wing takeoff?
• What is the minimum separation time required between number 1 and number 2 during formation break?
• In Lost Wingman procedures, how long does number 2 perform a bank when turning away from number 1's last position?
• What is one of wing's main responsibilities during a formation flight?
• What is the angle range of the chase cone?
• What is a requirement for number 2 to not be further back than during lead change?
• Who initiates the end of a Practice Lost Wingman procedure?
• What type of pursuit requires pointing the aircraft nose behind number 1's flight path?
• What is the rejoin airspeed in the MOA?
• What is the first action to be taken in a KIO call with radio failure?
• What is the maneuvering limit slant range in ET?
• At what point in the flight sequence does number 2 release his brakes during an interval takeoff?
• What is the minimum takeoff spacing between aircraft in an instrument trail departure?
• What is the main role of number 1 in a flight formation?
• What minimum power setting is designated for wing-waggle in high areas?
• What is the minimum time for instrument trail procedures?
• When is Number 1 required to initiate a fuel and G check?
• What power setting does number 1 use in a wing takeoff?
• What must lead do to ensure the formation's safety?
• Which of the following are prohibited maneuvers for solo formation students?
• In route, what is the vertical spacing for number 2?
• What are the four steps to KIO per the 11-248?
• During a rejoin, when should number 1 communicate their airspeed?
• What is the effect on HCA with lead pursuit?
• What does the term "reform" refer to in the context of formation flying?
• What is the line spacing for number 2 in route formation?
• How should frequency changes be conducted during flight for formation students?
• How much lateral spacing must exist between numbers 1 and 2 in a wing takeoff?
• At what airspeed will number 1 reduce power to 85-95% during an interval takeoff?
• What is the maximum G-force during wing-waggle/cross turn (II)?
• Which of the following is NOT one of lead's responsibilities in a formation?
• What is an appropriate pitch input range for wing-waggle/cross turn (II)?
• What do flight members report in with following a climb check?
• On what side of the runway should number 1 position number 2 during a formation approach?
• What should be done if formation integrity is jeopardized during a maneuver?
• What must number 2 do if symptoms of spatial disorientation persist for number 1?
• What is the maximum power setting during instrument trail climb?
• What should an aircraft squawk if it is NORDO with additional system malfunctions?
• What is stack level spacing used in a wing takeoff?
• What does the term "joker fuel" refer to in formation flying?
• Where should number 2 be positioned during wing-waggle?
• Whose duty is it to ensure flight path deconfliction?
• What calls are required for aircraft number 1 and number 2 during an instrument trail departure?
• What term is used to indicate that you do not have an aircraft within the formation in sight?
• What is defined as the speed at which forward or aft line of sight is occurring?
• When are visual signals made in a formation?
• In a turning rejoin, number 2 should position themselves how far below lead?
• Which situation does NOT require a KIO call in ET?
• What is the recommended action if number 2 cannot maintain visual contact with number 1?
• What is included in the criteria for a KIO call based on the acronym BBUMS WORLD?
• Who directs number 2 to roll out after breakout?
• What code will an aircraft squawk if it is blind and NORDO?
• What is the phrase used by number 1 to confirm they are wings level in Lost Wingman procedures?
• When will number 2 acknowledge receipt of clearance from clearance delivery?
• What is a necessary condition for a KIO call in ET?
• What must number 1 communicate to number 2 when approaching the final approach segment?
• Delaying for 2-3 seconds on a pitchout gives number 2 how much spacing?
• What does aspect angle refer to?
• What term signifies that a pilot has successfully identified an aircraft in a different formation?
• What is the maximum number of aircraft allowed in a formation?
• During a missed approach, what is the altitude adjustment number 2 performs?
• How should number 2 acknowledge a lead change?
• What term indicates that you do not have an aircraft that is not within the formation in sight?
• What is a key requirement for conducting an interval takeoff in formation?
• When should number 2 move into the stack level position on a formation approach?
• At what airspeed and power setting will an aircraft climb during an instrument trail departure?
• What are the bank, G's and power setting limitations in ET (II)?
• What type of pursuit requires pointing the aircraft nose in front of number 1's flight path?
• What position will number 2 immediately transition into following a terminate call in ET?
• When executing Lost Wingman procedures, what is the first step for number 2 when number 1 is lost in IMC?
• What power setting is used by number 1 during an interval takeoff?
• What is expected from wing in terms of position during the formation flight?
• What term indicates that you have an aircraft that is not within the formation in sight?
• Which of the following describes the action to be taken when engaged in lost wingman procedures?
• What is the definition of Joker Fuel?
• What term is used to indicate that you have an aircraft within the formation in sight?
• How does the line spacing for number 2 in echelon compare to that in route?
• How far apart should the aircraft be in minutes during an instrument trail departure?
• In the event of a loss of separation in a wing takeoff, which pilot is responsible for ensuring a safe recovery?
• What visual references assist number 2 during a cross turn?
• What maneuvers are permitted in ET (III)?
• How will number 1 initiate gear and flap calls in IMC?
• What altitude block is typically requested for Clearance and Delivery?
• What power setting will number 1 use when initiating a go-around or missed approach?
• Which term refers to a situation where a pilot is unable to see an aircraft in the formation?
• What is the minimum altitude separation that must be established when both aircraft in a formation are blind?
• What is the proper spacing for fingertip positioning in wing-waggle?
• What is the primary purpose of Joker Fuel?
• Where will number 1 place number 2 on a wing takeoff when the crosswind component exceeds 5 knots?
• When are you required to break out (HITS)?
• What can number 1 request if they lose sight of number 2 during the flight?
• What is the term for the maneuver to ensure safety while maintaining wing position in formation?
• When is number 2 allowed to respond with "2" during a flight?