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 |