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166 | WINGMAN GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Engaged: The status of a wingman who is actively dealing
with a challenge, customer, or important project (the
opposite of supporting)
FEAR: Focus Energy, Accept Responsibility
Flight lead: The person in charge of leading a group of wing-
men on a particular project
Flight plan: A step-by-step process to accomplish a mission or
deal with a contingency
“I have the aircraft!”: A statement of ownership of your mis-
sion and of being fully accountable for results
Lose sight, lose fight: A saying that means to keep sight of
your wingmen and always find meaning in your mission
Lost wingman: Someone who lacks guidance or direction in
his or her life
“Mayday, Mayday!”: A distress call symbolizing the ability to
call out for help to your wingmen
Mutual support: When two or more wingmen work together
to provide open communication, encouragement, and
mission-critical feedback
New day, new jet: A mind-set for bouncing back from failure
and looking optimistically to the future
Over-G: A breach in one’s integrity or moral compass
Push it up!: To apply maximum effort and commitment to a
mission
Release brakes: To have the courage to take action despite
your fear
Situational awareness: The ability to assess one’s environ-
ment, threats, and wingmen
Status: Request for a wingman’s situational awareness and
position
Supporting: The act of assisting the engaged wingman while
maintaining overall situational awareness