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In drill, a flight is made up of how many elements?

Two to four elements make a flight.

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  1. Exactly three
  2. At least two, but no more than four ✔
  3. At least five

Why: CAPP 60-33 says a flight is composed of at least two, but not more than four, elements. It calls the flight the most practical drill group.

Huh, didn't know that: In formation, element leaders visually establish a 40-inch distance.

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Answer: At least two, but no more than four. CAPP 60-33 says a flight is composed of at least two, but not more than four, elements. It calls the flight the most practical drill group.

  1. CAPP 60-33 Drill and Ceremonies (Nov 2025) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P_6033_2217FEEE8C89F.pdf
    The flight is composed of at least two, but not more than four, elements.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. CAPP 60-33 Drill and Ceremonies (Nov 2025) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P_6033_2217FEEE8C89F.pdf
    visually establish a 40-inch distance
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  3. CAPP 60-33 Drill and Ceremonies (Nov 2025) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P_6033_2217FEEE8C89F.pdf
    Normal interval is an arm's length. Close interval is 4 inches.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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