Swift Formation Committee

 

The Swift Formation Committee (SFC) was formed in 1999 when several Swift Museum Foundation members came together to formalize the formation flying of the organization. The Museum board of directors established a committee to create and manage a formation training program based on the Formation And Safety Training (F.A.S.T.) program for War Birds. In 2002, SFC became the first general aviation formation training program recognized by the FAA for approved formation flight in wavered airspace. In 2007, SFC was accepted as a signatory to the F.A.S.T. organization and now has two seats on the F.A.S.T. Board of Directors.

Training

Formation flying is a specialized pilot skill developed soon after the birth of powered flight to coordinate 
the movements of more than one aircraft at a time during flight. 

Through out each year, SFC strives to hold training clinics regionally. This training starts with a 
mandatory ground school and successfully completed written test. 

Flight training progresses at the skill level and pace of the individual pilot in their own aircraft. 

Ratings are awarded on the demonstrated skill level during check flights for each of the qualifications
Wing man, Section Leader (2-ship), Flight Leader. 

Currency in formation flight must be maintained by flying formation on an annual basis.

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