Up Close and Personal
October 16 — We marvel at their boundless skill. We’re awed by their meticulous precision. Like choreographed dancers they spin, turn, and leap in perfect unison. And, they make it look so easy! Of course, we’re referring to the men and women who dedicate themselves to the fine art and superb craftsmanship of formation flying. FAA Aviation News Editor Susan Parson gives a firsthand account of the exciting world of formation flight in her article “Up Close and Personal” in the September/October 2009 issue.
In the article, Parson highlights several of the basic principles and behind-the-scenes preparations involved with formation flight, while pointing out the many similarities this type of training shares with safe GA flying. Many of the basic formation flying principles, Parson points out, can apply to all types of flying. Chief among them are trust and precision.
“Make it a game, or a challenge, to fly as precisely as you can on every flight,” says Parson. “You’ll be grateful—and safer—for having precision as a second-nature skill.”
To read the entire article, see page 11 of the September/October 2009 issue of FAA Aviation News.