> ...Flying skills
> Although there will be varying formation expertise in attendance, all participants
> should have EXCELLENT stick and rudder skills....
>
> Since I am unaware of what constitutes "excellent stick and rudder skills",
> I decided to bow out not knowing whether or not I fit in that description. 
> I didn't want to overly endanger other pilots or instructors.

That requirement basically means that you must be able to control the position
of your aircraft. You shouldn't have to think about which way to move the
stick to get the desired result. That part should be automatic before you
are ready to learn formation flight.

Most of the beginners showing up for this clinic will have adequate stick and
rudder skills, but there are additional safeguards. Newcomers will fly with
experienced formation pilots on their first sorties to evaluate whether they
are ready, and also to help with the new skills of hand and voice
communications.

I would be happy to talk with anyone that would like to know more about
this clinic or formation flying.

-bob mackey
 bob *at* pure-flight *dot* com
 408-373-2625

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