Formation Flight Procedures

The sections below contain materials that describe the procedures we use at COPA Formation in order to ensure safe operations. There are a number of useful forms, checklists, and other materials you will find useful.

Standard Operating Procedures preview
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Standard Operating Procedures

Comprehensive safety procedures and operational guidelines for formation flying.

Formation Briefing preview
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Formation Briefing

C2A Formation ground school and reference guide. Requires MS Powerpoint Viewer.

Redstar Pilots Association Formation Guide preview
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Redstar Pilots Association Formation Guide

This manual is great reference material for formation flying. Read pages 1-28 & 35-40.

Flight Brief Sheets preview
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Flight Brief Sheets

These forms are used to brief every flight with the team.

Flight Script preview
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Flight Script

COPA formation flight script, communications aids, and signals.

Legal Waivers preview
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Legal Waivers

Waiver of liability form required before participating in C2A events.

Safety First

All formation flying activities must follow these documented procedures. Review all materials thoroughly before participating in any formation flights.

Important: Participation in formation flying requires completion of all required waivers and adherence to safety protocols outlined in these documents.

COPA Formation

The art, the joy, and the camaraderie of formation flight.

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