Yuma Formation Clinic today

[RocketAviator]

Today I flew my first of what I hope to be many formation flights, culminating with the Mooney Caravan to Oshkosh...

If you want a fantastic group of people to learn formation flying or just improving your flying skills I would highly recommend it!

What a challenge and what a thrill at the same time a great joy!!!

Here is a shot of my first formation flight! Who hoo what a great experience.

[yvesg]

Congratulation Lacee. Formation flying does challenge aircraft handling skills. This kind of training will make you a better pilot. I have noticed you are registered to the caravan. It will be very fun to meet again when we all go to Madison. Did Billie decide to go with you?

Yves

[RocketAviator]

Yves

Unknown if Billie will come along aviation is not high interest for her...

It will be great to see you guys again for sure.

[RocketAviator]

Check out these images of the Yuma Formation Flight activity!

mooneycaravan.shutterfly.com

[DaV8or]

Looks like fun! Maybe soon I'll have more money and go off do fun stuff like that. I can't believe somebody came all the way down from Canada to do this. Isn't there one of these clinics closer to the Canadian border?

[yvesg]

Chris (the Canadian aircraft pilot) is actually the group president. He was training others I guess.

zyves

[Ned Gravel]

I registered today.  Good fun.  Good people.  Good procedures.  I am sooooo looking forward to this year's Caravan.

 

Yves:  Is Andrew ready to do more clinics this year for us?  (After I get back on the continent of course).

[Dave Marten]

Looks like fun! Maybe soon I'll have more money and go off do fun stuff like that. I can't believe somebody came all the way down from Canada to do this. Isn't there one of these clinics closer to the Canadian border?

 

DaV8or,

NorCal is right around the corner and in your area! Bonanzas are hosting. Come on out: https://www.b2osh.org/MbrPgm/Events/EventsOne.asp?R8r06=IDI There is a very active group of Mooney Caravan pilots in NorCal who'd be happy to get you in the air. PM me if you'd like direct contact info. Let's go fly!

 

 

BTW, Chris Shopperly, Canadian 252 owner and Caravan Pres, was down in Phoenix on business so he spent the weekend in Yuma helping train new formation pilots! 20 Mooneys spent the weekend flying on the border. pics at www.mooneycaravan.shutterfly.com

[fantom]

Too cool.....can an aerial refueling be far off?

 

Does me proud to see a bunch of Mooney's in tight formation. Well done!

 

[bucko]

I did the Yuma Formation Flying clinic last weekend as well.  It was terrific.  Great bunch of people and the flying was challenging but fun.

 

I've already signed up for the Mooney Caravan arrival to Oshkosh in July.

 

Bucko

M20-E

[yvesg]

Ned, I am sure Andrew would be up to it however there are many variables that need to be set right. When are you coming back home?

Yves

[Dave Marten]

 

Too cool.....can an aerial refueling be far off?

 

Does me proud to see a bunch of Mooney's in tight formation. Well done!

 

 

Fantom,

 

What are your plans for '14?

[Ned Gravel]

Ned, I am sure Andrew would be up to it however there are many variables that need to be set right. When are you coming back home?

Yves

Yves:

30 June.

Sent from my iPad

[fantom]

Fantom,

What are your plans for '14?

Making it safely and happily through the year, Dave.

[DaV8or]

DaV8or,

NorCal is right around the corner and in your area! Bonanzas are hosting. Come on out: https://www.b2osh.org/MbrPgm/Events/EventsOne.asp?R8r06=IDI There is a very active group of Mooney Caravan pilots in NorCal who'd be happy to get you in the air. PM me if you'd like direct contact info. Let's go fly!

 

Hmmm... does this count as a BFR? I need to do one of those this year.

[Dave Marten]

Hmmm... does this count as a BFR? I need to do one of those this year.

Go knock the rust off with that BFR and then come on out and fly formation. Since you're in NorCal talk to Don Kaye if you want to get your money's worth out of the flight review. www.donkaye.com In addition to being a Master CFI and "Maestro of the Mooney" he's also a Caravan pilot.