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Basic Wing Course - Formation Stage

You will fly 2-ship formation with your coursemates. You will taxi, line up, and do a wing take off in formation. Once in the working areas, you will perform your maneuvers in formation. The ’fingertip’ formation is just a few feet away from your wingman. Teamwork, communication, and of course smooth flying is required for successful formation flights. You will get to practice flying as the lead aircraft as well as a wingman. As you progress, you will be introduced to Tactical Formation and Extended Trail Level 3, where you will be doing lazy 8s, loops, and barrel rolls as a formation. Your confidence and skills culminate in your formation solo flight - where you are a wingman solo in your aircraft and are flying in formation with another aircraft.

Updated On: 11.09.30