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=== Four-Ship Formations === | === Four-Ship Formations === | ||
'''Box''' | '''Box/Offset Box''' | ||
[[File:Four-Ship Offset Box.png|frameless|706x706px]] | |||
'''Fluid Four''' | '''Fluid Four''' | ||
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'''Four-Ship Line Abreast (4-Ship LAB)''' | '''Four-Ship Line Abreast (4-Ship LAB)''' | ||
[[File:Four-Ship LAB.png|frameless|970x970px]] | |||
'''Four-Ship Wedge''' | '''Four-Ship Wedge''' | ||
'''Route''' | '''Route''' | ||
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=== 2-/3-/4-Ship Formations === | === 2-/3-/4-Ship Formations === | ||
'''Fingertip | '''Fingertip''' | ||
[[File:Four-Ship Fingertip.png|frameless|640x640px]] | |||
'''Finger Four''' | '''Finger Four''' | ||
Same as Fingertip but with more spacing up | |||
'''Echelon''' | '''Echelon''' | ||
[[File:Four-Ship Echelon.png|frameless|730x730px]] | |||
'''Trail''' | '''Trail''' | ||
[[File:Four-Ship Trail.png|frameless|730x730px]] | |||
'''Ladder''' | '''Ladder''' | ||
Revision as of 01:56, 10 July 2024
Note: Formations or Manoeuvres required to maintain the minimum visual
The purpose of learning formations and manoeuvres is to achieve a quick, safe and coordinated maintaining or changing direction.
- Collision Avoidance: Formations help in maintaining a predictable pattern, reducing the risk of mid-air collisions.
- Mutual Support: Aircraft in formation can provide visual and radar support to each other, enhancing overall situational awareness.
Formations
Two-Ship Formations
Two-Ship Line Abreast (2-Ship LAB)
Fighting Wing
Two-Ship Wedge
Three-Ship Formations
Vic
Fluid Three
Spread Three
Viper Three
Four-Ship Formations
Box/Offset Box
Fluid Four
Spread Four
Viper Four
Four-Ship Line Abreast (4-Ship LAB)
Four-Ship Wedge
Route
Arrowhead
Diamond
2-/3-/4-Ship Formations
Fingertip
Finger Four
Same as Fingertip but with more spacing up
Echelon
Trail
Ladder
Stack
Manoeuvres
There are two ways to initiated the manoeuvers, via Communication or via Signal.
Maneuvering With Unrestricted Communication
Radio Silent Maneuvering
Two-Ship Tactical Turns
Delayed 90° Turn
Delayed 45° Turn
Cross Turn
In Place 90
Shackle
2-/3-/4-Ship Tactical Turns
Hook Turn