Move over, Barney Stinson. What's a wingman in aviation lingo?

While you might need a wingman to help you land a date, you'd also need one to create a flight formation. This is when several aircraft fly together, led by the most experienced pilot, known as the flight leader. This leader navigates the pack, making all the tactical decisions and running radio transmissions. The other pilots are wingmen, with their primary aim being "position keeping" – maintaining their position relative to the flight leader.

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