Join us on this four-Tuesday lesson series as we tackle one-on-one training for registered flyers.
2023-05-16T04:00:00Z
When: Tuesdays: May 16, 23, 30th and June 6th.
Who: Anyone with MSFS on xbox or PC and has the MB-339 Military training jet.
There will be a free, open to the public, training session focusing on confidently handling the MB-339 on Tuesday, May 9th. 2100 GMT , for the ForderLearnToFly Tuesday Lesson, for those who need to come up to speed in flying the MB-339 before we concentrate on formation flying skills the week afterwards. https://twitch.tv/ForderLearnToFly
Registration? Yes, only registrants get one-on-one training. This is being streamed on the ForderLearnToFly twitch channel for all to watch if you aren’t registered. Here is the registration link: [Event registration: Formation Flying 4-part Seminars ] (Event registration: Formation Flying 4-part Seminars)
Cost: $20 to non-twitch subscribers. $10 for ForderLearnToFly current subscribers. All funds go towards The Shadow Display Team who are teaching us formation flying in these sessions.
Prerequisites: Must have Microsoft Flight Simulator on a PC or Xbox to participate as a registrant. You need to fly the MB-339 during the sessions. You must be present during the four broadcasts to participate in the classes. You can see the VODs afterwards and contact Howard or Andrew for practice before the following week.
You should conduct your own practice sessions between classes as needed.
You will receive a Certificate of Completion for the four part series on Formation Flying.
You may register for the course here: Event registration: Formation Flying 4-part Seminars
There will be a free, open to the public, training session focusing on confidently handling the MB-339 on Tuesday, May 9th. 2100 GMT , for the ForderLearnToFly Tuesday Lesson, for those who need to come up to speed in flying the MB-339 before we concentrate on formation flying skills the week afterwards. https://twitch.tv/ForderLearnToFly
The Syllabus for the four days is designed for those who wish to learn the skills involved in all phases of formation flying, as demonstrated in airshows around the world. We are fortunate enough to have SteveSoloUK and the Shadow Display Team as our mentors throughout these sessions.
Curriculum:
Day 1: May 16th - Formation 101
(1) Joining/Re-joining
(2) Keeping Station straight and level
(3) Keeping Station turns
Day 2: May 23rd - Formation 102
(4) Formation landings
(5) Wing overs
Day 3: May 30th - Formation 103
(6) Loops
(7) Barrels
Day 4: June 6th - Formation 104
(7) Barrels
(8) Run-and-breaks
All sessions start at 5pm Eastern, 2100 GMT for 2 to 2.5 hours.
All registered student participants get a certificate of completion for their hard work and accomplishments.
All Tuesday lessons are streamed on the twitch channel: ForderLearnToFly and will be post produced into a four-part YouTube series.
