What should lead do if the wingman goes "blind" during a flight?

When the wingman calls "blind," it indicates that they have lost sight of the lead aircraft. In this situation, the lead should acknowledge the call and maintain a predictable flightpath. This is crucial because it allows the wingman to re-establish visual contact without needing to guess the lead's movements or make abrupt changes that could lead to a collision or further loss of situational awareness.

Maintaining a stable and predictable flightpath gives the wingman a better chance of reacquiring visual contact and ensures that all aircraft remain safely coordinated in their flight operations. This can include maintaining altitude, heading, and airspeed, thereby providing the wingman with the opportunity to catch up or reposition safely as necessary.

Other options like landing immediately or changing frequency may disrupt the flight plan unnecessarily and could create confusion. Ignoring the call would not address the safety hazard created by the wingman losing visual contact. Therefore, acknowledging the call and keeping a steady course is the most effective and safe response.