Flying Formation The USAF Way | Part 1 | DCS

In military aviation you're not flying over the battlefield alone. So you need to be able to fly as part of a team. In this series we'll go over how the USAF teaches formation flying.
We'll start with how you can take to the skies as part of a formation. Want to see how real life pilots do what's show in this video? Check out this video from the Vance UPT (Undergraduate Pilot Training at Vance AFB) channel:
• Basic Formation: Takeoff
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The presence of DOD Visual Information in this video does not constitute endorsement by the DOD or any of its departments. Any views expressed by the presenter are those of the presenter and do not represent the views of the DOD or any of its components.

[@RogueSpecterGamingOfficial]

Under-rated content right here. Everyone should watch this for real. The information is amazing quick to the point.

[@AIRWARFAREGROUP]

Straight to the fundamentals. Great to see Solly! Looking forward to seeing this develop.

[@kestrel6078]

This is incredible! Short, precise and on point. THX!

[@tbone403]

Some of the best tutorials that I’ve seen!!

[@dcsvirtualgermanairforce1756]

Great video. Really good explained.

[@chazflyz]

Nice video and info. Concise and to the point.

[@parab225]

Although I'm not one to do too much formation stuff in MP, it's useful to understand this stuff, nice vid!

[@TacticalPascale]

Great video

[@VonHoffnung]

Good stuff!

[@VFA-264]

Just about to start a "Display Sqn" on our server, so this will be at the top of the Instructional Video section...

[@SDsc0rch]

interval or... "feed on"

[@maxxawesome7412]

Why is two put to the inside of a planned turn on takeoff. Less gap? I’d think that could cause a hazard.

[@TheOpsCenterByMikeSolyom]

It's not always on the inside. Two can be on either side. The placement will be up to 1/Lead's judgment, and wind direction will be a key factor. Either way, a wingman should be able to stay on the inside of a shallow turn. Hope that answers your question.

[@maxxawesome7412]

@@TheOpsCenterByMikeSolyom thanks. I was referring the comment at the 1:29 mark. The only part that confused me.

[@TheOpsCenterByMikeSolyom]

@@maxxawesome7412 There are some advantages to being on the inside. You have a smaller turn circle so you can catch up more easily if you are behind. Also, if you come in too fast you can slide under lead to the outside for that larger turn circle to help with easing off the speed. Starting from the outside you lose the opportunity to take advantage of either of these.

[@maxxawesome7412]

@@TheOpsCenterByMikeSolyom thanks for the clarification. Good videos, appreciate them!

[@matka5130]

[@TestPilotVirtual]

Airforce rejoins right-wing and NAVY left-wing, you flew the NAVY rejoin procedures, not the Airforce.

[@kodyconley1267]

Air Force: Left wing (standard) or side that is the first turn out of traffic to provide pursuit curves… or as briefed lol

[@TestPilotVirtual]

@@kodyconley1267 NAVY CNATRA Instructor teaching her left side, Air Force do the same procedures? kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnfRpYN8oMSWZqc

[@toxickilljoy9037]

Yeah like kody said that's the thing, It's standardized.... unless briefed otherwise. You'll hear Mike say that a lot on this channel