Which term describes a wing-level supervisor who must actively fly?

• A. Airplane
• B. Boss Bee/Bird
• C. Cats
• D. Dragon

Answer: (B)

The important concept here is that the wing‑level supervisor who must actively fly is called the boss bee or boss bird. This term captures the idea that the flight lead remains in the cockpit and participates in the flying itself, not just giving orders from the sidelines. In formation or multi-ship operations, the supervisor sets the tempo, maintains proper spacing, and makes real-time decisions while actively piloting, so the group benefits from firsthand leadership and immediate handling of any issues.

Other terms listed don’t fit because they aren’t established ways to describe a flying supervision role. An airplane is just the vehicle, not a person or role. Cats and Dragon aren’t recognized designations in aviation resource management terminology. Boss bee/bird uniquely conveys the leadership role of someone who must actively fly.