Outside of Turn

When a formation turns, the Wings on the outside of the turn will have to climb and roll (to match the Lead's roll and bank angle) to stay in position.

This will require back pressure to move up vertically, and also a sizable power addition to avoid losing airspeed and falling behind. Being on the outside of the turn, following aircraft are flying a larger turn circle, and thus must increase airspeed slightly to keep up with Lead.

The Wings must make positive inputs as soon as the Lead rolls. The Wings should anticipate adding power, stay with Lead's roll, and climb to stay in position. If a Wing adds too much power initially, it is easy to correct by taking a little off. However, it is difficult to catch back up if she or he is shy with the power and falls behind.

When the bank has been stabilised, the Wings will adjust power to maintain station. Next, the Wings will need to anticipate the Lead rolling out of the bank. Lead's rolling out of a turn will have the same effect as a turn into the Wing pilot.