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In a message dated 09/23/2004 12:13:48 AM Eastern Standard Time, ckohler1@cfl.rr.com writes:
Was this flight not up to Standards??
Charlie,
With all due respect, the accident report you posted describes an 'aerobatic routine', hardly the type of formation flying that the clinics we are organizing will be conducting. As Barry mentioned in his recent post, "There's a substantial difference between seeing how close you can put your plane to someone else's, and being in position. If you want to be close, go start a formation aerobatics team. If you want to enjoy the wonderful world of formation flying safely and minimize the risk, it can be done with proper training.".
Believe me when I say that I understand your concerns and warnings with regard to the risk with formation flying. And this is one of the main reasons for having formation flying clinics, minimize the risk while continue to have fun, safely, with our airplanes.
Personally, I like the thrill and excitement of flying close (but not too close) to another Lancair or another airplane. There are other folks who share the same feelings and are currently formation flying with other pilots...but maybe without the proper training. We are hoping that these same individuals either get proper training from experienced pilots themselves or attend one of the clinics we are organizing.
Rick Argente
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