In a heavy left formation, which seat is occupied by aircraft number 2 relative to the lead?

• A. Right of the lead
• B. Left of the lead
• C. In front of the lead
• D. Behind the lead

Answer: (A)

In a heavy left formation, positions are described from the lead’s perspective as you face forward. The arrangement is set so the immediate follower sits on the lead’s right side. This placement helps maintain proper spacing, keeps the lead’s field of view clear to the left for scanning the formation, and preserves balanced, predictable geometry for turns and maneuvering. So the aircraft numbered two being on the lead’s right is the standard offset.

Choosing the left of the lead would crowd the lead’s left side and disrupt that balance, while being directly behind or in front changes the offset pattern used for quick visual cues and safe separation.