Charlie Formations Practice Exam

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• What are the cruise power settings above 10,000 feet?
• The Running Rendezvous is considered what type of rendezvous?
• What defines the planning fuel state used by the lead?
• What is an important procedure for the lead during the interval breaks?
• After the G-warm, what should the PCL be set to at altitudes above 10,000 feet?
• What should the wing perform if they go "lost sight" while in a turn?
• On departure, where will the wing move in relation to any departure turn?
• What position indicates readiness for making ATIS calls during recovery?
• Which aerobatic maneuvers are prohibited during tail chase?
• Which fuels can be adjusted during flight?
• What is the key to successful formation flying?
• If lead elects to wave off, what should wing do?
• What do Joker and Bingo correspond to?
• What is the maximum tracking rate for crossunder lead?
• In the event of confusion regarding lead changes, where should one refer?
• What serves as the parade bearing checkpoint?
• Which term refers to the deployment of power corrections during formation flight?
• How is the trail taxi set and what is the recommended spacing?
• The fuel state for OPS checks will always be rounded down to which of the following?
• When should a pilot call "lost sight"?
• What is the minimum distance for aircraft to taxi in trail?
• What is the correct position from which wing should never approach lead?
• What is one of the key considerations during section approaches concerning weather?
• What is required for parade turns in a formation?
• How is a step-up/step-down maneuver corrected?
• What is the correct action when returning on the outside of a turn during flight?
• What is the primary purpose of an underrun?
• What is the G restriction applied during tail chase operations?
• What happens when AOB exceeds 90 degrees during cruise maneuvering?
• During a section takeoff, if the wing is stepped up to the lead, what action should the wing take regarding nose position?
• How many pre-briefed tactical frequencies are typically utilized in formation flight?
• If an aircraft within the formation goes down, who becomes the On Scene Commander?
• Which aircraft communicates with ground control and which with base for section recovery?
• What is crucial for wing’s safety during the crossunder?
• During lead changes, what must be verified?
• What is the rule of thumb for all forms of emergencies during flight?
• When is the correct time for lead to kick wing to cruise during maneuvers?
• When is an underrun directly directed by flight lead necessary?
• When is it appropriate to execute visual signals?
• In what situation is the term "blind" used?
• When should hand signals be avoided?
• When does the formation go back to parade after a lead kicks wing to cruise?
• What indicates the altitude checkpoint during VMC turn aways?
• What describes the relationship of lead's exhaust stacks during a proper step down?
• What is one of the roles of the perch position in aviation maneuvering?
• What action is taken when lead sees the blind aircraft?
• How many degrees are parade turns generally executed?
• What is the proper line up spacing for the wing?
• Which pilot’s role involves immediate conduct during flight?
• To maintain formation integrity, what should pilots regularly check against?
• When performing an approach recovery in VMC, what is the latest point for configuration?
• If lead experiences a radio failure after the VFR entry point, what happens to the lead?
• Which aspect of formation flying is emphasized in the procedure to take calls in the pattern?
• For Lead pursuit, where is the nose positioned relative to the other aircraft's flight path?
• On the ground, what must be done if aircraft are not parked close to each other?
• During the tail chase maneuver, what is the maximum achievable airspeed?
• When does wing break in the breakup and rendezvous maneuver?
• At what altitude should gear checks be conducted?
• What must be completed before each aircraft signals a "thumbs up"?
• In the breakup and rendezvous maneuver, how should wing primarily navigate to the join up phase?
• What is the purpose of the Joker and Bingo fuel states?
• When does a NORDO lead become the wing in formation flying?
• Who is responsible for getting ATIS information?
• What is considered most important for all formation flying?
• Who is responsible for obtaining ATIS during recovery?
• What is critical to match with lead during a VMC turn away?
• In Lag Pursuit, what does maintaining or increasing nose to tail separation develop?
• When will the wing turn on the TCAS and transponder to ALT?
• What is the recommended action when wing is "acute close" to lead and cannot make adjustments with AOB corrections?
• What action should not be taken when the formation is recovering?
• What is the primary way to join up in a formation flight when visibility is lost?
• Is the wing's abort transmission essential in an interval takeoff?
• Which signal is used for a normal engine run-up?
• Is section taxi after landing required when the flight recovers together?
• During tail chase, the wing will be offset in which positions to avoid prop wash?
• What does the wingman do when lead has a radio issue after entering VFR?
• What is the most important checkpoint when performing a parade?
• During cruise maneuvering, what must the wing avoid?
• What is the cruise separation checkpoint?
• What is the minimum runway width required for an interval takeoff?
• Which of the following is NOT a component of relaxation in formation flying?
• Why is it important for lead to give clock positions to the wing?
• How should wing call lead onto their position when they are blind but have visual?
• When conducting a blind rendezvous, what role does airspeed play in maintaining formation?
• What is the recommended G force for wing during the breakup maneuver?
• What is the common base airspeed for the lead during most of the flight?
• What is the key maneuver in a turning underrun?
• How long should wing maintain the turn before joining up in the breakup and rendezvous?
• In a PEL, does wing configure to match lead?
• What is the bearing checkpoint for a VMC turn away?
• Which scenario would require a wing to perform an underrun?
• What does the closure checkpoint in a VMC turn away require?
• In cruise maneuvering, what is the maximum allowed angle of bank (AOB)?
• During a section takeoff, the chopping rate of the lead's arm should match what action?
• What pursuit method involves aligning the aircraft directly on the lead's aircraft without line-of-sight movement?
• What is the minimum airspeed allowed during tail chase maneuvers?
• What should the wing do if a PEL aircraft wishes to keep the wing in the perch?
• What should not be done when the wing is stepped up during a section takeoff?
• What position should the UHF antenna be in relation to the dihedral bend in the wing during a crossunder?
• How should the power be managed during loops in tail chase below 10,000 feet?
• Who is the pilot ultimately responsible for the mission objectives and the safe conduct of the flight?
• Which of the following is a mandatory OPS check?
• If the lead aircraft aborts an interval takeoff, does the wing also abort?
• What is the maximum closure rate in KIAS that wing should maintain until joined?
• In a parade closure checkpoint, what should be aligned with the tangent of the wing?
• What is the primary method for ensuring lateral separation during a mid-air emergency?
• What is the necessary spacing for staggered taxi separation?
• Which term indicates that the wing cannot see the lead but notifies that they are also at the same altitude?
• What does a clenched fist held vertically represent during flight communication?
• What do pilots use to signal their intent during a normal engine run-up?
• What should the PCL be set to at altitudes below 10,000 feet during tail chase?
• What is the most important altitude restriction for a wing when instructed to wave off?
• What should be the wing's focus if they lose visual contact in IMC?
• What is the main concern when wing may land while lead is waving off?
• What is the signal for breakup in a formation flight?
• What is included in an integrity check?
• What should the lead pilot be conscious of to avoid exposure during flight?
• What is the minimum G force required during cruise maneuvering AOB restrictions?
• Which maneuver should wing avoid using during the transition to the join up phase?
• If the wing is forward of the bearing line, they are described as being what?
• What is the critical checkpoint for cruise altitude?
• What is the minimum visibility required for a section takeoff when a non-precision approach is not available?
• What initiates the breakup of the breakup and rendezvous maneuver?
• In a formation, whose responsibility is it to ensure lateral separation during emergencies?
• When executing frequency changes, what state should the aircraft be in?
• What is the step down altitude for both parade and cruise maneuvers?
• When changing lead in formation, how much wingtip clearance should the new wing increase by?
• What happens to the distance when the fuselages align in Pure Pursuit?
• Are wingovers in cruise maneuvering the same as contacts?
• In a section takeoff scenario, do both aircraft abort during an emergency?
• When should the wing aircraft make calls in the pattern?
• At a blind rendezvous point, the wing will be positioned how far below the lead's altitude?
• What is the correct response when lead alters flight altitude during a parade?
• When reporting an ops check, what does "Good G" mean?
• Who within the formation will conduct all communications with outside controlling agencies?
• Who typically takes the role of the On Scene Commander if an aircraft external to the flight goes down?
• During the run-up, what checklist will each aircraft individually complete?
• What term is used to describe the separation maintained by Lag Pursuit?
• What should the lead aircraft do when maintaining visibility with the wing during an instrument departure?
• How is the perch position described in formation flying?
• What should the wing do if they feel uncomfortable during the rendezvous phase?
• In a Running Rendezvous, when is an underrun needed?
• What is akin to the parade for turns in both VMC and IMC?
• What should wing focus on for successful rendezvous after the breakup?
• During a Running Rendezvous, what action should wing take regarding the established side?
• Where will the lead's position be on the runway?
• What is prohibited during landing gear inspections?
• What term refers to the relative rate at which the wing is receding from the lead?
• What does Lead pursuit develop in terms of line-of-sight?
• How should visual signals be executed?
• For instrument departures, what is one option available for the lead aircraft?
• What happens to the power control lever (PCL) once set in cruise?
• If lead turns away from the wing, what does the wing need to do?
• What describes a "wings level underrun"?
• What position should the wingman avoid during an emergency?
• When the wing is aft of the bearing line, they are referred to as being what?
• What is the most important task for the lead during inadvertent IMC?
• What factor determines staggered taxi permission?
• What aspect of VMC is emphasized during a formation turn?
• What is an important aspect to consider when calling lead to a blind position?
• What is the identifying checkpoint for cruise bearing?
• When does the radio switch to tower occur?
• What is the primary purpose of the perch position?
• What is the primary focus in Pure Pursuit when intercepting another aircraft?
• In the run-up area, the wings SHALL NOT ______.
• Tail chase shall not be performed below which altitude?
• What weather conditions must be met to fly a section approach?
• In interval breaks, how far behind the lead should the wing aircraft be positioned?
• In cruise maneuvering, which position is crucial for maintaining optimal flight?
• What should AOB do when cruising to avoid a power correction?
• Is lead required to check in with ATC, common freqs, and CTAF after doing that on TAC frequency?
• How does the wing maintain the bearing line during turns in cruise maneuvering?
• What signal indicates "negative — do not understand" during communication?
• In the context of a blind rendezvous, the term "post" refers to which action?
• How does IMC differ in the turn away procedure compared to VMC?
• What signifies that an aircraft has completed its internal checks?
• What is to be done when the battery is on and the aircraft are not close together?
• What is an example of a safety of flight call in a training scenario?
• What is the significance of the 15% power requirement during recovery?
• What procedural action is required before takeoff?
• For proper step down during a Running Rendezvous, where should wing place lead initially?
• In which position does a Running Rendezvous end?
• What is the purpose of conducting gear checks during flight?
• What title is given to the pilot physically at the controls in the lead position?
• What does calling "blind" signify in visual meteorological conditions (VMC)?
• If a turn is required by the lead after takeoff, what is the maximum angle of bank (AOB) allowed unless directed otherwise?
• During an interval takeoff, how many seconds later does the wing begin the takeoff roll?
• At what speed does the lead smoothly raise the nose prior to rotation during takeoff?
• Is there a difference between calling "blind" and "lost sight" in aviation terminology?
• How does lead signal the rendezvous during the breakup and rendezvous maneuver?
• What AOB should wing use when coming to the join up phase of the breakup and rendezvous?
• What is the command given to return to the inside of the lead's turn after an underrun?
• What indicates the parade altitude checkpoint?
• What is the most crucial factor for wing during the join up phase of the breakup and rendezvous?
• If both aircraft are blind, what secondary method may be employed to rejoin the flight?
• Staggered taxi is generally allowed after what event?
• When should the wing transmit an abort over the radio if it aborts in interval takeoff?
• What essential information does the ATIS format provide during recovery?
• Which signal would indicate that a pilot is confused or does not understand instructions?
• What must be done if the flight recovers together and needs to taxi?
• What should the wing focus on when maintaining a side during a rendezvous?
• If the wing goes acute after brake release during a section takeoff, what should the wing do first?
• What power setting should be used for a section takeoff?
• What is the role of the wing aircraft in relation to lead during pattern communications?
• What should the lead aircraft do for both aircraft regarding clearance?
• Which of the following actions should be taken when there is a loss of aircraft in the formation?
• What does the term "WAR" stand for in relation to ATIS format during recoveries?
• What check should be performed right after a lead change?
• In the context of formation flying, what does "bleeder is the leader" signify?
• What is the biggest threat during formation emergencies?
• What must the lead maintain in terms of power during recoveries?
• What term describes the relative rate at which the wing is approaching the lead?
• What is the minimum runway width for section takeoff in 10 knots dry conditions?
• What does the term "interval break timing" refer to in flight operations?
• What is the position required for receiving ATIS during recovery?
• What is the maximum power used in the climb after leveling off in VMC for the lead aircraft?
• During tail chase, how should the aircraft be positioned relative to prop wash?
• How does the PCL setting change during the transition from 10,000 feet?
• What is the speed at which a second instrument departure is completed during a blind rendezvous?
• Where should radio switches with positive check-ins never be conducted?
• What fuel state does the lead use for planning purposes?
• What is an example of a fuel change call?
• What should the wing do when lead turns into them?
• When does the wing taxi out onto the runway?
• Which pilot sets the appropriate squawk and leaves the transponder in standby?
• What does a three-part correction for formation flight consist of?
• What is essential for a safety in formation flying?
• Which method is utilized to maintain tactical communication integrity during flight?
• During tight formations, what factor must all pilots continuously assess?
• If a section takeoff is aborted by one aircraft, what does the other aircraft do?
• Which of the following is a critical consideration when performing maneuvers in tail chase?
• How should wing respond during a wave-off scenario?
• What is the primary attitude reference for the wing in formation flying?
• What is the purpose of the CCAS checklist during recoveries?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the mandatory OPS checks?
• What does VMC stand for in formation flying?
• What does the term "terminate" signify in a maneuver context?
• What is the objective when maintaining cruise power settings below 10,000 feet?
• On climb out, what torque will the lead set, and at what KIAS will they climb?
• What is required every time a tactical frequency is changed?
• What should be stated when calling "knock it off"?
• What is a significant mistake to avoid during crossunders?
• What should be avoided in the runup area regarding aircraft wings?
• In formation flying, what does altitude greatly influence?
• During a turn away in IMC conditions, what remains the same?
• What is the most important checkpoint during the crossunder step down?
• How can formation flying be characterized based on the communication needed?
• What speed should lead maintain during the breakup and rendezvous maneuver?