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SIGNALS/COMMUNICATIONS

SIGNALS/COMMUNICATIONS/EQUIPMENT
FORMATION LIGHT SIGNALS

SIGNAL

MEANING

Single Flash (tail position light) Go to Trail
Two Flashes (tail position light) Stagger Left
Three Flashes (tail position light) Stagger Right
Dot – Dot Return to Base
Dash – Dash Lead Change *
Dash – Dot Slow Down
Dot – Dash Speed Up
Dash – Dash – Dash Lights (increase)
Dot – Dot – Dot Lights (decrease)
Dot – Dash – Dot Lights (check)
Dot – Dot – Dot – Dot Lost Comm **
Circular motion with light source Attention Signal
Infinity Symbol (horizontal figure 8 motion) Execute
* Infinity Symbol. Follows the lead changes light signal for execution.
** Assume Radio Responsibilities

 

DISTRESS / EMERGENCY FREQUENCIES

FREQUENCY
USE/AGENCY
40.50 MHz VHF-FM Emergency
121.5 MHz International Aeronautical Emergency
123.1 MHz NATO/ICAO Scene of Action (SAR)
156.8 MHz International Maritime Mobile Safety and Distress (Channel 16 Maritime)
243.0 MHz International Aeronautical Emergency
282.8 MHz International Scene of Action (SAR)
406.025 MHz International Distress Beacon