Enquanto as aeronaves estiverem em formação, elas são controladas como uma única aeronave.
De Ordem do DoT dos EUAJO 7110.65T Controle Geral do ATC:
2-1-13. FORMATION FLIGHTS
a. Control formation flights as a single aircraft. When individual control is requested, issue advisory information which will assist the pilots in attaining separation. When pilot reports indicate separation has been established, issue control instructions as required.
A decisão de interromper o voo é do piloto em comando, e o ATC então controla a aeronave individualmente.
Separation responsibility between aircraft within the formation during transition to individual control rests with the pilots concerned until standard separation has been attained.
Upon break-up of the formation flight, the controller initiating the break-up shall ensure that all aircraft or flights are assigned their proper equipment suffix.