#1: What statement is true in regard to formation
flights with aircraft departing from different airfields?
A.
Co-located briefing is required
B.
The formation flight is not permissible
C.
A telephone briefing is acceptable
D.
No briefing is required
#2: While flying in close trail in a steady right hand
turn, you observe Lead performing a “Wing Rock.” What is
the appropriate action?
A.
Return to your original position
B.
#2 joins to the left, #3 and #4 join to the right
C.
#2 joins to the right, #3 and #4 join to the left
D.
It is an inappropriate aircraft signal; call a "knock it
off"
#3: You are taxiing in trail and you observe Lead
rapidly deflecting the ailerons. What do you do?
A.
Tighten the taxi spacing
B.
Take a 30º bearing line and fan out for a pivot turn
C.
Go to the staggered taxi position
D.
None of the above
#4: In regards to ADS-B Out usage during a formation
flight, which of the following is true?
A.
ADS-B Out must be on continuously for all flight members
B.
Lead will normally brief Wingmen to disable ADS-B Out
prior to check in and taxi
C.
ADS-B Out is not required for formation flight
D.
Lead will disable ADS-B Out prior to commencing maneuvers
#5: How does Lead signal a move from staggered taxi to
trail?
A.
Lead positions the elevator to the UP position
B.
Lead repeatedly cycles flaps between the UP and DOWN
position
C.
Lead repeatedly cycles the elevator between the UP and
DOWN position
D.
Lead opens the canopy and points directly behind the
aircraft
#6: As Wingman, what sight picture is appropriate for a
formation takeoff?
A.
Wing leading edge with element lead's wing trailing edge
B.
Element lead's aileron outboard hinge bracket to spinner
C.
Wing leading edge with element lead's wing leading edge
D.
Wing trailing edge with element lead's wing leading edge
#7: During a formation takeoff, Lead calls “Lead is
aborting.” What action should be taken?
A.
Immediately reduce power to maintain position
B.
Add power to increase separation from Lead, then abort
C.
Move to a 30º bearing line off Lead and execute Terrain
Avoidance Procedures
D.
Add power and continue, provided it is safe to do so
#8: Lead is pulling away from you; what radio call do
you make?
A.
"I can't keep up"
B.
"Slow down"
C.
"Gimme one"
D.
"I'm sucked"
#9: Which is true regarding Push and Go when Lead calls
for a frequency change?
A.
Push requires a radio response, and Go does not
B.
Push is the radio call for close trail and Go is the
execution command
C.
Go requires a radio response, and Push does not
D.
There is no difference between Push and Go
#10: What is the Wingman’s sight picture when flying the
#2 position with Parade spacing?
A.
Line up the outside aileron hinge to the spinner and look
for a small amount of opposite elevator trailing edge
B.
Line up the outside aileron hinge to the spinner, then
look for a small amount of opposite elevator trailing
edge, and a small amount of the underside of the wing for
step down
C.
Line up the outside aileron hinge to the spinner and look
for a small amount of opposite aileron
D.
Superimpose the outside aileron hinge over the spinner,
then and look for a small amount of opposite elevator
trailing edge and a slight amount of the top of the wing
for step up
#11: Which is true regarding turns and formation
configuration?
A.
Turns in Fingertip and Echelon are made "Welded Wing"
B.
Fingertip turns are made “Welded Wing,” and Echelon turns
are matched angle of bank, with Lead level on the horizon
C.
Fingertip turns are made “Welded Wing,” and Echelon turns
are matched angle of bank, with the bottom of Lead's
fuselage on the horizon
D.
Fingertip turns can be made in either direction, while
Echelon turns are normally made toward the Wingmen
#12: What is the correct hand signal and response for #2
to execute a crossunder?
A.
Double arm pump from Lead, acknowledged by a salute from
#2
B.
Single arm pump from Lead, acknowledged by a thumbs-up
signal from #2
C.
Clenched fist with arm bent at 90º from Lead, acknowledged
by a head nod from #2
D.
Double arm pump from Lead, acknowledged by a head nod from
#2
#13: When equipped with a constant-speed propeller, what
is the recommended minimum RPM setting for flying in
formation as a Wingman?
A.
2300
B.
2400
C.
2500
D.
2600
#14: What is the sight picture to use while flying in
Route position?
A.
Align Lead’s wing trailing edge on your wing leading edge
B.
Align Lead’s outboard aileron hinge on the spinner
C.
Maintain last line of position (LOP) with Lead on the
horizon
D.
Align Lead’s wing leading edge on the spinner
#15: In order to pitchout for landing: after Lead
breaks, #2 should count for the correct interval, roll to
___ AOB, pull ___, smoothly reduce power to idle,
and make a 180º turn to downwind, all while keeping Lead ahead and
on the horizon
A.
60º and 2G
B.
60º and 3G
C.
50º and 2G
D.
None of the above are correct, #2 should immediately
follow Lead, matching AOB while reducing power to achieve
the proper spacing on downwind
#16: You are performing a rejoin and you are on the
correct bearing line. All looks good until you get close
and you realize that you have an excessive closure rate.
What do you do?
A.
Maintain the bearing line, reduce power to idle, increase
AOB and slide into place
B.
Lower the nose, decrease AOB, increase power, stabilize on
the outside of the turn and match Lead's AOB. Then slide
back across to the bearing line and complete the rejoin
C.
Maintain the bearing line, lower the nose, adjust power as
necessary, increase AOB and use opposite rudder to stop
closure
D.
Lower the nose, decrease AOB and power, call the
overshoot, cross below and behind the formation, stabilize
on the outside of the turn and match Lead's AOB. Once
relative motion is controlled, clear the area to the
inside then move back across to the bearing line and
complete the rejoin
#17: Which is the "cold" side of the runway?
A.
A runway is only cold if it is not the active runway
B.
The downwind side of the runway
C.
The side of the runway with the briefed exit to the
taxiway
D.
The upwind side of the runway
#18: If you lose sight of the aircraft on which you are
formating, what should you do?
A.
Call "knock it off," go wings level, clear your flight
path, wait for Lead's instruction
B.
Call "knock it off," go wings level, clear your flight
path, return to base (RTB)
C.
Call "break out," go wings level, climb, look for the
flight and rejoin
D.
Call "break out," immediately find a clear area and
maneuver to achieve and ensure separation from the flight
#19: You observe Lead’s aircraft “fish tailing.” What
does that mean?
A.
The flight should change to close trail formation
B.
The flight should change from Route to Parade spacing
C.
Lead’s leg is spasming
D.
The flight should change from Parade to Route spacing
#20: How often should you expect an Ops Check, and what
should you do?
A.
At least once an hour. Check fuel and engine instruments
B.
Every 20 minutes. Switch fuel tanks as appropriate, and
check engine instruments
C.
Every 30 minutes. Switch fuel tanks as appropriate, and
check engine instruments
D.
Every 30 minutes. Check engine instruments, altimeter
setting, verify position, and switch fuel tanks as
appropriate