In a heavy left formation, which numbered aircraft sits on the right side of the lead?

In a heavy left formation, which numbered aircraft sits on the right side of the lead?

• A. Aircraft 2
• B. Aircraft 1
• C. Aircraft 3
• D. Aircraft 4

Answer: (A)

In a heavy left formation, the heavier load is placed on the left and the wingman on the opposing side helps balance the group. The lead sits on the centerline, and the aircraft immediately to the lead’s right occupies the right-wing position. In the standard four-ship setup used here, that right-side position is aircraft two. So the aircraft sitting on the lead’s right is aircraft two, making that choice the correct one.

In a heavy left formation, the heavier load is placed on the left and the wingman on the opposing side helps balance the group. The lead sits on the centerline, and the aircraft immediately to the lead’s right occupies the right-wing position. In the standard four-ship setup used here, that right-side position is aircraft two. So the aircraft sitting on the lead’s right is aircraft two, making that choice the correct one.