TGW Hornet and Viper SOP

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TGW Hornet and Viper Formation Quiz

Test your knowledge on the TGW Hornet and Viper SOP with this comprehensive quiz. Understand key concepts of formation flying and communication protocols, essential for any aspiring pilot.

Key Features:

  • Multiple choice questions covering vital SOPs.
  • Evaluate your understanding and readiness.
  • Perfect for training and certification purposes.
33 Questions8 MinutesCreated by FlyingFalcon217
In a 4 aircraft formation, which number is the second element lead
1
2
3
4
What collision avoidance responsibility does #2 have?
Avoid #1
Avoid #1, #3 and #4
Avoid #1 and #3
None
The maxim for good wingmanship is 'Be _____, don't run out of fuel, don't hit lead and speak by exception'
Around
Nearby
Here
There
What is the TGW SOP Training Callsign?
Arthur
Crimson
Warrior
Sabre
What is the default TGW SOP formation COMM allocation?
CYAN 1
YELLOW 1
GOLD 3
RED 1
What is the UHF frequency of RED 1?
271.000
270.000
269.000
272.000
What is the TACAN pairing of RED 2?
38X/101X
37X/98X
36X/99X
37X/100X
In an F-16, VHF is used for formation common
True
False
You are in an F-16 formation and have been allocated the formation comm desig of SILVER3. What is your formation common frequency?
280.000
273.000
133.00
119.500
Lead says over formation common 'Crimson, comm one, switch stud 1'. Do you expect lead to do a check-in after the radio frequency change?
Yes
No
Depends
You are in #3. On a formation check, how do you respond (when it is your turn)?
'Crimson 3'
'3'
'3, check'
'Crimson 3 check'
How many seconds AFTER lead calls for a frequency change should you wait for your preceding formation member to reply, before you 'jump in'?
10
20
5
3
You are #2. Lead taxies with their landing/taxi light on, and formation lights bright. What light setting would you use?
Match leads lighting.
Same as lead plus strobes.
Use what ever you think is appropriate.
All lights on during taxi.
Which comm radio is usually used for ATC and Big Picture?
Comm 1
Comm 2
In TGW SOPs, the UHF radio in the F-16 is referred to as the comm or box __?
1
2
What is the normal taxi spacing between lead and #2 (lead on centerline)?
1 aircraft length
2 aircraft lengths
4 aircraft lengths
1.5 aircraft lengths
Lead offsets so they are taxiing down the left side of the taxiway. The taxi spacing reduces to __ ?
1 aircraft length
Half normal spacing
Quarter normal spacing
In a 4 ship offset taxi, #3 is lined up?
Behind lead
Offset from lead
On the taxiway centerline
In a pair line-up, lead and the #2 position themselves:
In the middle of their half the runway
With their wingtips on the centerline
With their wingtips on the runway edge
In a battle 4 lineup, which aircraft have their wingtips on the runway centerline?
1 and 4
2 and 3
1 only
2 only
3 only
4 only
What is the standard climb speed in the F-16 or F-18?
300 KCAS
350KCAS
400 KCAS
250 KCAS
Unless briefed otherwise by lead, what is the normal spread distance between a pair?
0-1nm
1-2nm
2-3nm
3-4nm
As soon as practicable after a formation take-off, lead should set which formation?
Echelon
Spread
Combat/Arrow
Battle
If a 4 ship is in combat formation, which side of lead should #3 be?
Opposite to #2
Same as #2
Which ever #3 decides
In a 4 ship flying in battle 4 formation, #2 and #4 fly outside their element leads in combat formation position?
True
False
For a left pitch into the circuit, a four ship should auto deploy to what formation on initial?
Echelon left
Echelon right
Combat
On departure, you are in close formation with lead. Lead suddenly breaks away from you, uncalled over the radio. What is this the NOCOM signal for?
Follow me
Deploy to combat
Deploy to spread
Mayday
On RTB, the formation is flying in combat arrow. How does the formation know when to rejoin echeclon?
As called by lead
At 10nm to run to the airfield
Passing initial
At 2nm to overhead the airfield
What is the SOP pitch altitude?
1000ft agl
1500ft agl
1800ft agl
1200ft agl
How many seconds interval is their between formation members on the pitch?
4 seconds
6 seconds
3 seconds
5 seconds
A four ship is on downwind. Lead calls 'Crimson base 07, crimson 1 three greens'. What is the subsequent radio call made by #2?
Crimson 2 three greens
Crimson 2 base three greens
Crimson 2
Crimson 2 base
On the pitch, as #2, what downwind spacing do you aim for?
1.2nm
1.5nm
Offset from lead
Same as lead
On downwind, what speed do you maintain as #3?
On speed
On speed +5
On speed -5
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