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DHC-1 Formation Flying

Reference Lines

Copyright Peter M.M. de Graaf

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DHC-1 Reference Lines

Joining-up in Echelon Right

Joining-up in VIC

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DHC-1 Reference Lines

Diagonal Reference Line

Spinner and Nav Light in Line

Reference PointsElevator Hinge Reference Line

1- Come in Low with 10 Kts overspeed until approaching the diagonal reference line,l approx. 1 – 2 spans out

2- Convert speed into height and stabilise on the diagonal

3- Move slowly along the diagonal up to the elevator hinge reference line. The lateral separation is now half a wingspan

3- Vertical separation is achieved by splitting the wing of the leader

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DHC-1 Reference Lines

Nav Light Spinner

Elevator Hinge Line

Reference Point

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DHC-1 Reference Lines

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DHC-1 Reference Lines

1- Keep the wingtips at the edge of the front window frame, coming in below the front aircraft

2- Manoevre into position by adjusting height, until the rudder is “touching” the top of the front window frame

Reference lines for the Line Astern position