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The Art of Formation Flying: 4 hours of DVD training, formation manual, & briefing pad

The Art of Formation Flying

Publisher:
Darton International
Copyright Date:
1992
Run Time:
240 min
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The definitive "how-to" video. Recommended and endorsed by Bob Hoover.

Formation Flying Course is the definitive instructional set on formation flying includes an exceptionally well done two part, 4 hour DVD video by Darton International, the Formation Flying Manual produced by the T-34 association, and a formation briefing pad. The video includes mostly air-air descriptions of all aspects of formation flight from both the pilot/ wingman's point of view and also that of an observer aircraft. Echelon, Fingertip, and Trail formation are covered with instruction and demonstration of station keeping, inside & outside turns, join-ups & break-ups, and takeoffs & landings. Hand signal communication and safety concerns are also covered in depth. The book details some of the technical information from the videos.

Besides being a lot of fun, formation flying is challenging and an important safety skill when flying with others. Would you want the guy on your left to be without it?

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

VIDEO VOLUME 1
Bob Hoover introduction
History and philosophy
Safety and flight equipment
Hand signals and radio discipline
Flight briefing and emergencies
Station keeping - straight and level
Station keeping - errors and correction
Station keeping - inside turns
Station keeping - turns, fingertip, and echelon

VIDEO VOLUME 2
Station Keeping - questions and review
Crossunders
Trail - close and extended
Break-up and re-join
Hand signals
Formation takeoffs
Echelon break and landing
Formation landing

T-34 MANUAL
Glossary

Basic Training
discipline
Basic concepts
Station keeping
Formation excercises
Power management
Cross unders
360 overhead approach / break
Line astern pattern entry
Downwind breakup
Formation takeoff
Formation Landing

Standard 4-Ship Rules
Hand signals
In-trail formation
Taxi & shutdown
Radio procedures

Dissimilar Aircraft Formation
Qualification Programs
Formation Do's and Dont's
Power Settings
Formation Briefing Guide