9.36. Take Spacing “Take spacing” is used to put number 2 in a trail position when a pitchout is not practical. Number 1 directs number 2 to take spacing with a visual signal or radio call (“Texan 2, take spacing”). Spacing can be achieved with a combination of maneuvering and deceleration by number 2 and/or acceleration by number 1. Do not exceed the limits of standard formation (100 feet vertical and 6,000 feet horizontal), if outside the MOA. One technique is for number 1 to accelerate and direct number 2 to take spacing. Number 2 reduces power and/or uses speed brake to slow and increase spacing. Another technique is for number 2 to take spacing by performing a series of “S” turns behind and below number 1’s wake turbulence. This allows number 2 to start a rejoin closer to co-airspeed with number 1 instead of starting from a large airspeed deficit that could cause a significant delay to the rejoin. Section 9F—T-6 Extended Trail and Preparatory Exercise Procedures

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