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Subject: [LML] Formation Flying
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I would be interested in participating in a formation standards work group.
Probably half of my 1600 hrs. of military flight time was spent in
formation.  I also spent a year in the 3rd Marine Air Wing Safety &
Standardization Office as a NATOPS* check pilot, where my job was to help
train and do check rides for squadron "stan pilots,"** who did the check
rides for squadron pilots.

Caveat:  The above experience was gained over 25 years ago.  I've killed a
lot of brain cells since then (gotta have my Jack!), so cut me some slack if
my recollection is a little fuzzy!  Also, I was in my mid-20s and
bulletproof back then, and never thought twice about flying with my canopy
three feet from my lead's wing-tip.  Now that I'm more mature (some would
debate that!) and more responsible, I'm thinking ten feet might be a good
separation, maybe fifteen!

Moondog (The Pilot Formerly Known As Q-Tip)
N320WH - Kansas City

*NATOPS = Naval Air Training & Operating Procedures Standardization
(Program)
**stan pilots = "standardization" pilots, whose job was to make sure all
pilots met the same standard qualifications