Formation OAT flights are a major concern as they are usually performed by fast-moving aircraft at higher levels (compared to general aviation).
Upon each initial report on a new radio frequency, the formation leader is to indicate to ATC that the flight is a formation and the number of aircraft it consists of. Similarly to GAT, a formation flight is to be considered as a single aircraft in regard to navigation and position reporting and clearances issued by ATC. Separation within the formation is responsibility of the participants. Additionally ... Read even more