Formation flying manual

FORMATION FLYING, INC (FFI) Formation Standards and Proficiency Program Program Manual VERSION 3 FEBRU Table of Contents 1. Mission Statement p 2 2. Overview / History p 2 3. Philosophy and Policy p 3 4. Program Principles p 4 5. FAST National Formation Manual, and the RV Supplement, 1st Edition. This Guideline reflects, as best possible, in a short format, the Formation Flying, Incorporated (FFI) standards. PRE-FLIGHT BRIEF • All formation flights will be briefed thoroughly, without exception. If aircraft in a planned flight are located at. tion annual" flight check. This may be accomplished by flying in an EAA show, in formation (Oshkosh or Sun Fun), or by sign- off by a qualified flight lead or check pilot. F.A.S.T. (Formation And Safety Training): In response to airshow sponsors and FAA plans to regulate formation flying in.

Camaraderie — Good, structured formation flying with like-minded people creates strong bonds. The importance of strict adherence to procedures, concise and precise communication, and respect for. The genesis of the formation flying skills and procedures presented in this training guide began in the skies over Western Europe during World War I. This was the dawn of aviation, and air forces on both sides quickly discovered that multiple aircraft working together as a coordinated. to develope, and codify standards for formation flying throughout the warbird community. SInce that time, FAST has expanded to 18 signatories and includes a wide variety of aircraft. This manual contains all the formation fundamentals in-.

Formation Flying Manual, herein referred to as Thuh Book as a basis for their formation certification. ALL Team RV members and students are expected to own this inexpensive manual. A search on the web will provide you with a list of places to get it. The two-cassette video (VHS) ( minutes) package ‘Formation Flying: The Art’, $, herein. Formation Flight Manual Fingertip to Echelon FORMATION LANDING The leader will signal gear down and flaps down on downwind leg. In the case of a two ship landing, the leader will move the wingman to the outside of all turns in the landing pattern, and will allow enough room for the wingman to cross under on final (if necessary) to get on the upwind side of the formation. The order for joining formation in the air shall be given prior to takeoff of the aircraft concerned or by radio, and the leader of the formation to be joined shall be informed that the order has been given; Exceptions to this paragraph may be made when the leader of a formation signals another aircraft to join the formation.