If lead elects to wave off, what should wing do?

If lead elects to wave off, what should wing do?

• A. Always wave off regardless of circumstances
• B. Wait for lead to make a second call
• C. If granted clearance to land wing may land unless mutual support for lead is a concern
• D. Request clearance from ATC before proceeding

Answer: (C)

When the lead calls for a wave-off, the wing should assess the situation before determining the next steps. The correct approach is to allow the wing to land if they have received clearance, while also considering the necessity of mutual support for lead. This approach ensures that the wing maintains situational awareness and adheres to safety protocols, particularly in formation flying, where the integrity of the formation is crucial. If there is mutual support for the lead, the wing should prioritize staying with the formation. However, if clearance to land is given and the situation allows for it without compromising safety or the lead, the wing can proceed to land. The other options do not provide the necessary flexibility and situational assessment needed in this context. Always waving off would unnecessarily complicate the operation, waiting indefinitely for a second call could lead to confusion and inefficiency, and requesting clearance from ATC may not be required if clearance was already obtained prior to the wave-off. Thus, option C embodies the balance needed between adhering to instructions and managing safety effectively.

When the lead calls for a wave-off, the wing should assess the situation before determining the next steps. The correct approach is to allow the wing to land if they have received clearance, while also considering the necessity of mutual support for lead.

This approach ensures that the wing maintains situational awareness and adheres to safety protocols, particularly in formation flying, where the integrity of the formation is crucial. If there is mutual support for the lead, the wing should prioritize staying with the formation. However, if clearance to land is given and the situation allows for it without compromising safety or the lead, the wing can proceed to land.

The other options do not provide the necessary flexibility and situational assessment needed in this context. Always waving off would unnecessarily complicate the operation, waiting indefinitely for a second call could lead to confusion and inefficiency, and requesting clearance from ATC may not be required if clearance was already obtained prior to the wave-off. Thus, option C embodies the balance needed between adhering to instructions and managing safety effectively.