2025 Formation Clinic Recap
On April 25-27, KC Flight hosted the 2025 formation flight clinic at Sedalia Regional Airport (KDMO). Pilots from across the US traveled to Missouri to sharpen their formation skills and train the next generation of formation fliers.
The weekend was filled with introducing new pilots to the art of formation flight, experienced pilots refining and mastering their skills, & connecting with new and familiar faces. The clinic also offered good food, great discussions, and lots of flying time. KC Flight thanks all participants, instructors, and volunteers who made this clinic possible.
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Through these formation clinics, KC Flight's safe & precise formation standards will continue to be taught and executed for flyovers and airshows nationwide. Stay tuned for more information on the next clinic date.
Ground School
On Friday, April 25th, Craig '2B' Wilcox led the clinic's ground school, where new formation pilots were taught the basics of safe and precise formation flight, including positioning, maneuvers, hand signals, and procedures. Saturday morning, pilots were in the air, practicing and applying skills they have learned here.
New and experienced formation pilots were able to fly with along side each other, gaining invaluable experiences and learning new techniques and perspectives. This unique opportunity fostered an environment of learning, mentorship, and forming new bonds between pilots; what formation flight is all about.
Members of the KC Flight team performed an aerial demonstration of their routine on Saturday afternoon. A 6 ship was led by Kent "Yobo" Yohe, and provided a glance on how their flying looked on the ground to the rest of the clinic attendees.
On Sunday, an all-up flight was briefed, where all FFI carded pilots were be able to participate, however, ceilings were too low for the flight, and was canceled.
Our 5th Formation flight clinic was a successful event and weekend filled with learning. In the world of aviation, you never stop learning, and this weekend proved just that. Pilots of all experience levels came together to sharpen their skills, and help others build theirs.
We are grateful to everyone who participated, volunteered, and supported the clinic! Stay tuned to the KC Flight Team website for information on our 6th Formation Clinic.
