I would like to see the picture.
Thanks
Jim
On Mon, 19 Jun 2006 14:07:24 -0500 D F Lively <riksh...@interl.net>
writes:
> Netters:
>
> The following if from a High School alum of mine and is a Retired
> USAF F-111
> Wing Commander that flew a Restored AT-6 on the air show circuit. I
> thought I
> would fwd his comments along as I thought that they would be of
> interest to the
> group on the subject of "Formation Flying" and its hazards.
>
> The picture mentioned is not attached but I can & will forward it
> on request
>
> Donald F. Lively
> Burlington IA 52601
>
>
------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Hi Everyone,
>
> As you probably know, I have taught and flown formation since
> 1965. I am also
> a FAA/FAST (Formation & Safety Training) check pilot. I
> can give check rides in any aircraft but limit it to trainer type
> (T-6, T-34,
> T-28 and so on). I just had a pilot that was recommended
> for a T-6 check ride two weeks ago. I gave his a two hour oral and
> then flew
> with him. He didn't pass the ride. We had a 4-ship flight
> and he had to fly both #2 and #4. #4 is where he had all of his
> problems. Even
> though I sold my T6, I am presently on three other T-6s insurance
> and fly the
> planes.
>
> I have guys wanting to join up with me and fly formation. If they
> haven't had
> the training they don't get near me.
>
> Remember, there have been many lives lost in aerial photo shoots.
> Those are
> very dangerous formations to fly if you don't know what
> you are doing and most don't.
>
> I have attached a photo of me leading a two ship formation flight
> at an
> airshow last summer. I am in 92897. Notice there are no
> passengers because the FAA will not allow them during airshows. If
> a plane
> goes down then there is only one death instead of two.
>
> Fly Safely!
>
> Ed Huber
> 24961 Kolstad Loop
> Elbert, CO 80106-9512
> Home: 303-648-3718
>
>
> _______________________________________
> rch the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp
> to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net
> please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
>
>
