Formation Test (UCT) questions
correctly answered to pass
Which of the following is considered to be wing's primary responsibility? - correct
answer ✔✔Maintain flightpath deconfliction and proper position
What term is used to indicate that acknowledgement is not required when calling
for a radio frequency change? - correct answer ✔✔Push
Extend your arm over your head and make a circular motion
with your hand. - correct answer ✔✔Start Engine
Lead makes a downward motion with a closed fist and thumb
extended downward. - correct answer ✔✔Gear Down
Lead uses a flat hand with fingers forward and makes a
downward motion of the hand from the wrist. - correct answer ✔✔Flaps Up
Lead makes a biting hand motion with the fingers and thumb
opening and closing. - correct answer ✔✔Speed Brake
Lead taps the helmet near their ear with fingers extended. - correct answer
✔✔Frequency Change
,Lead makes a closed fist with the thumb extended and
performs a drinking motion with the thumb touching the
oxygen mask. - correct answer ✔✔Fuel Check
Lead signals with a hand cupped over the oxygen mask,
followed by an inquiring gesture in the form of an OK sign. - correct answer
✔✔Oxygen Check
Move the rudder back and forth. - correct answer ✔✔Route Signal
Make a circular motion with the index finger extended
vertically. - correct answer ✔✔Pitchout Maneuver
Clench one or both fists and pull downward across the face. - correct answer
✔✔Bail Out or Eject
When giving a HEFOE signal, how many fingers are held up to indicate an electrical
malfunction? - correct answer ✔✔Two
When performing inflight checks during instrument meteorological conditions
(IMC), wing should be in
__________ position. - correct answer ✔✔fingertip
Which formation aircraft has the primary responsibility to clear for the formation?
- correct answer ✔✔Lead
,Which of the following scenarios is not a reason to call knock-it-off? - correct
answer ✔✔Wing has visual of lead, but is outside the desired formation
parameters
What action should a formation wingman take if the crew from the other aircraft
is forced to eject? - correct answer ✔✔Notify the controlling agency.
As Number 2 during taxi, accomplish checklist items - correct answer ✔✔only one
item at a time with quick glances inside.
As Number 2 on a wing formation takeoff, maintain __________ position until
gear and flaps are retracted. - correct answer ✔✔stack level
For an interval takeoff, Number 1 makes a normal takeoff and then accelerates to
__________ KIAS. - correct answer ✔✔160
One of the primary front cockpit references for the 30° lateral fingertip line is to
superimpose - correct answer ✔✔Number 1's aft wingtip light on the center front
edge of the engine exhaust stack opening.
If you were out of position in all three axes of fingertip, the __________
correction you want to make is to close
to the proper wingtip distance (10 feet). - correct answer ✔✔last
As Number 2, accomplish the crossunder from one side to the other side of
Number 1 by - correct answer ✔✔dipping your wing momentarily in the direction
of the new position and then rolling wings level.
, As Number 2, to maintain a level echelon turn, position yourself so the
__________ bisects Number 1's fuselage.
Additionally, you should see __________ over the aft edge of the wing. - correct
answer ✔✔horizon; most of Number 1's center canopy rail
In route formation, Number 2 can cross to the opposite side of Number 1 - correct
answer ✔✔only when directed by Number 1.
As Number 2 during a position change, you become the new Number 1 when -
correct answer ✔✔you acknowledge the position change with a head nod or
radio call.
If you break out of formation as Number 2 and Number 1 is not in sight, - correct
answer ✔✔break away from Number 1's last known position or flightpath.
A "knock-it-off" call is required if Number 2 maneuvers closer than _____ feet. -
correct answer ✔✔300
A "knock-it-off" call is required if Number 2 maneuvers forward of the - correct
answer ✔✔3/9 line
Fluid maneuvering starting parameters are 10,500 to 11,500 feet (or as directed)
and _____ ±10 KIAS. - correct answer ✔✔200
Fluid maneuvering level 1 focuses on the basic concepts of - correct answer
✔✔lead, lag, and pure pursuit.
correctly answered to pass
Which of the following is considered to be wing's primary responsibility? - correct
answer ✔✔Maintain flightpath deconfliction and proper position
What term is used to indicate that acknowledgement is not required when calling
for a radio frequency change? - correct answer ✔✔Push
Extend your arm over your head and make a circular motion
with your hand. - correct answer ✔✔Start Engine
Lead makes a downward motion with a closed fist and thumb
extended downward. - correct answer ✔✔Gear Down
Lead uses a flat hand with fingers forward and makes a
downward motion of the hand from the wrist. - correct answer ✔✔Flaps Up
Lead makes a biting hand motion with the fingers and thumb
opening and closing. - correct answer ✔✔Speed Brake
Lead taps the helmet near their ear with fingers extended. - correct answer
✔✔Frequency Change
,Lead makes a closed fist with the thumb extended and
performs a drinking motion with the thumb touching the
oxygen mask. - correct answer ✔✔Fuel Check
Lead signals with a hand cupped over the oxygen mask,
followed by an inquiring gesture in the form of an OK sign. - correct answer
✔✔Oxygen Check
Move the rudder back and forth. - correct answer ✔✔Route Signal
Make a circular motion with the index finger extended
vertically. - correct answer ✔✔Pitchout Maneuver
Clench one or both fists and pull downward across the face. - correct answer
✔✔Bail Out or Eject
When giving a HEFOE signal, how many fingers are held up to indicate an electrical
malfunction? - correct answer ✔✔Two
When performing inflight checks during instrument meteorological conditions
(IMC), wing should be in
__________ position. - correct answer ✔✔fingertip
Which formation aircraft has the primary responsibility to clear for the formation?
- correct answer ✔✔Lead
,Which of the following scenarios is not a reason to call knock-it-off? - correct
answer ✔✔Wing has visual of lead, but is outside the desired formation
parameters
What action should a formation wingman take if the crew from the other aircraft
is forced to eject? - correct answer ✔✔Notify the controlling agency.
As Number 2 during taxi, accomplish checklist items - correct answer ✔✔only one
item at a time with quick glances inside.
As Number 2 on a wing formation takeoff, maintain __________ position until
gear and flaps are retracted. - correct answer ✔✔stack level
For an interval takeoff, Number 1 makes a normal takeoff and then accelerates to
__________ KIAS. - correct answer ✔✔160
One of the primary front cockpit references for the 30° lateral fingertip line is to
superimpose - correct answer ✔✔Number 1's aft wingtip light on the center front
edge of the engine exhaust stack opening.
If you were out of position in all three axes of fingertip, the __________
correction you want to make is to close
to the proper wingtip distance (10 feet). - correct answer ✔✔last
As Number 2, accomplish the crossunder from one side to the other side of
Number 1 by - correct answer ✔✔dipping your wing momentarily in the direction
of the new position and then rolling wings level.
, As Number 2, to maintain a level echelon turn, position yourself so the
__________ bisects Number 1's fuselage.
Additionally, you should see __________ over the aft edge of the wing. - correct
answer ✔✔horizon; most of Number 1's center canopy rail
In route formation, Number 2 can cross to the opposite side of Number 1 - correct
answer ✔✔only when directed by Number 1.
As Number 2 during a position change, you become the new Number 1 when -
correct answer ✔✔you acknowledge the position change with a head nod or
radio call.
If you break out of formation as Number 2 and Number 1 is not in sight, - correct
answer ✔✔break away from Number 1's last known position or flightpath.
A "knock-it-off" call is required if Number 2 maneuvers closer than _____ feet. -
correct answer ✔✔300
A "knock-it-off" call is required if Number 2 maneuvers forward of the - correct
answer ✔✔3/9 line
Fluid maneuvering starting parameters are 10,500 to 11,500 feet (or as directed)
and _____ ±10 KIAS. - correct answer ✔✔200
Fluid maneuvering level 1 focuses on the basic concepts of - correct answer
✔✔lead, lag, and pure pursuit.
