2013 SoCal Formation Clinic 13-14 April

[Dave Marten]

Mooney Pilots, 

 

In the spirit of camaraderie and training the Caravan is partnering with our Bonanza bretheren to jointly host the SoCal formation clinic. Any of you are welcome to participate!

 

SOCAL COMBINED (B2OSH/Caravan) FORMATION FLYING CLINIC

 

Location: Mojave Air and Space Port (KMHV) Mojave, CA

 

Dates: April 13-14, 2013

 

Host: Dave Marten and Stephen Blythe

 

FBO: Mojave Airport http://www.airnav.com/airport/KMHV Parking is on the transient ramp mid-field in front of the Café adjacent to self-serve fuel. Transportation to/from the host hotel is provided

Registration  for the SoCal Formation clinic 2013 is now open. Please e-mail form and follow-up with hard copy in the mail w/fee. **attached below

 

The session is oriented to introduce and/or polish formation flying at the B2OSH/Mooney Caravan formation level in preparation for Oshkosh with the secondary goal to prepare pilots for advanced formation. For pilots demonstrating readiness, we will introduce them to initial 4 ship procedures. Safety pilots will be available for the initial flights. Both 2-ship and 4-ship training sessions will be scheduled.

 

We'll be basing out of the Mojave Air and Space Port (KMHV) which boasts plentiful runways and vast amounts of airspace. We’re working with Edwards AFB and Joshua Approach to coordinate our flight ops in and around R2508 and adjacent MOAs.

 

Safety pilots: In addition to your experienced fellow B2Osh and Mooney pilots Jason DiGiacomo and Dave Marten have invited some of their fellow USAF test pilots to assist the clinic as formation instructors. Great opportunity to enhance your formation skills.

 

Each individual practicing his/her formation skills will be considered PIC and totally and solely responsible for the safe operation of the aircraft. Please review the waiver that each person will be required to sign. Dual rudder pedals and working intercom are required.

 

Ground School: Friday, April 12th is arrival day. Formation Academics will be held FRIDAY evening at 7:30 pm following a 6pm group dinner at the hotel.  Two blocks of instruction will be provided:

• Initial Formation Academics: Introduction and review of fundamental 2- ship procedures focusing on training requirements for B2OSH/Caravan mass arrivals. Mandatory for those who have not previously attended a B2OSH/Caravan clinic.

 

•  Advanced: For those pilots looking to move beyond the basics. 2-ship maneuvering and rejoins, overhead patterns, and 4-ship fundamentals will be covered.

**Friday evening Ground School will maximize flying on Saturday. 4-ship proficient safety pilots (approved by the clinic hosts) may arrive NLT 0800 Saturday.     

 

Registration fee: $50.00 to cover beverages and snacks, dinner Saturday night, and clinic materials. (any leftover funds will go to B2Osh). Participants need to cover dinners for the Friday evening.

 

 

- B2OSH Pilots: The T-34 Formation Flight Manual is required for participation in this clinic. Also required is thorough familiarization with "On Your Own", the Bonanza specific supplement and general information on this web site.

 

- Mooney Caravan Pilots (and others): Download and study the Mooney Caravan Formation Training Guide Rev 3 from http://www.mooneycaravan.com/TrainingMaterials.aspx

 

Each pilot is considered PIC and solely responsible for the safe operation of the airplane whether there is a safety pilot or not.

 

Hotel: Group lodging is available at the Mariah Country Inn & Suites adjacent to the airport. The group rate of $79 includes hot breakfast each morning. Transportation to/from the hotel will be provided. www.mariahhotel.com Please call 661-824-4980 and ask for the “SoCal Formation Clinic” rate.

 

Registration: Please complete a registration form and send to Dave Marten dandtmarten@hotmail.com e-mail and then mail a copy w/fee.2013_SoCal_registration.pdf

 

The clinic announcement can also be found on http://www.b2osh.org/Regionals/regional.htm

 

Schedule:

 

Friday 12 April PM:

 

- 6pm: Group Dinner: Mariah Mexican Steak and Seafood Restaurant

- 7pm – 9pm: Formation Academics + beer at host hotel.

 

- Newbies: Initial Formation Academics (B2Osh/Caravan prep). Target audience is Mooney/B2Osh pilots who have not yet attended a clinic or would like a re-hack prior to flying.

 

 - Advanced: 2-ship maneuvers, rejoins, and 4-ship fundamentals

 

Saturday 13 April:

 

- 0700: complimentary breakfast at hotel

 

- 0800: Mass brief – flight assignments

 

- 0830-1030: Sortie 1 (brief, fly 45min, debrief)

 

- 1030-1200: Sortie 2

 

- 1200-1330: Lunch at Voyager Café on field

 

- 1400-1530: Sortie 3

 

- 1600-1730: Sortie 4

 

***Group Dinner/Social 1830 location TBD

 

Sunday 14 April:

 

- 0700: Breakfast at hotel

 

- 0800: Mass brief

 

- 0830-1200: AM fly for those interested