Ask an Aviator | Episode: Formation Flying
In this episode of Ask an Aviator, presented by Gleim Aviation, we sit down with formation flying instructor Jim Ostrich and dive into the precision world of synchronized flight. Whether you're a seasoned pilot or new to the aviation community, this is your backstage pass to the art and challenges of formation flying.
0:00 - Intro
0:43 - Jim's history
2:47 - Starting with gliders
3:53 - Transitioning to powered
6:23 - What was challenging?
7:16 - Getting into formation flying
10:29 - Favorite thing on formation flying
12:17 - Lead and check pilots
13:42 - Power manipulation
15:54 - Contingency plans
17:19 - Hand signals
18:46 - Group sizes
21:24 - Breaking up the formation
24:24 - Joining a formation group
27:35 - Advice to be a formation pilot
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