Gang,

For those of you attending the West Coast formation clinic, there are a few things that you'll need to bring/do in order to participate.

Requirements:

-Current medical and BFR.
-Proof of Insurance with standard $1M policy.
-Aircraft in good working order, in annual, and the ability to transmit on the radio from both front/rear, or left/right seats. (Note:  Instructors always reserve the right to not fly in any airplane for any reason)
-No vernier throttles!  They are not conducive to formation flying.
-Conversant in the T-34 Formation manual and hand signals.
-Good attitude!  Ability to accept criticism in a positive manner.  All egos are checked at the door...you can pick 'em back up on the way to the bar!

Recommended:

-Kneeboard to write briefing notes, frequencies, etc. on.  You can write 'em on your hand, but people will start wondering if you have gangrene after the second day!  I'm partial to this one...
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-Parachute
-Helmet
-Nomex flight suit
-Nomex gloves
-Fire extinguisher
(The choice to carry this equipment is a very personal decision, let your conscious be your guide.)

-Proficient in stall/spin recovery and unusual attitudes...at the very least you should be comfortable maneuvering your airplane up to 60 degrees in roll and 30 degrees in pitch.

This info will be posted on the web site lancairlegacy.com/formation

Well, "sunny Southern California" looks like the only place in the country that's all wet this weekend.  Hope some of y'all get some flying in.

Cheers,

Barry