TOP GUN flying in close formation!

Formation flying as Steven and I are trained to fly wing to wing in our Cirrus SR22 aircraft. With radio calls, multiple cameras, all the formation positions, emergency break manoeuvres, and the one position I suck at in our Formation Endorsement training.

Thanks to 'Learn To Fly Melbourne' instructors Nick and Josh for their tuition. We paid entirely for this training and this video is in no way sponsored by Learn to Fly. However if you're in Melbourne and want a recommendation for who to do this with (you can do it in your own aircraft or one of theirs) I would definitely recommend you chat to the team at LTF.

IMPORTANT: This is a HEAVILY edited video (the training took 4 flights over 3 days plus additional ground briefings) so please do not try any of this unless you're qualified or have a qualified instructor with you. This is just a taste of formation flying, it's very dangerous and risky to attempt to fly like this if you're not properly trained.

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VERY IMPORTANT: I am a private pilot and am NOT qualified to give flying instruction. This video, like all videos on this channel, has been significantly edited from the original source footage and is provided for entertainment purposes only. Many radio calls and procedures have been omitted. If you have any questions about anything you see or hear, please speak to a Certified Flying Instructor first.

[prussiaaero]

Did my formation endorsement at Moorabbin also, in 2005. Instructors asked our general experience etc. Me: flown most common singles. Form buddy: I mostly fly twins these days.Instructor: What sort - Seminole, Duchess? Form Buddy: Nah, 737's. Walking out to our aircraft, my formation buddy asked if I'd ever flown a Warrior. Yes, of course, why? "Well I'm glad at least one of us has!"

[learntoflymelbourne]

Great video Stef! We love our formation flying, and it was an absolute pleasure teaching you and Iceman (cough, sorry, Steven)! 👏🔝🔫

[AviationActionYSSY]

Hey stef, great video really like this. I saw you flying on Flightradar24 the other day. Keep up the great work !

[randc]

Sweet video Stef. I love seeing the views that close, especially the steep turns of the other bird.

[MarkNewtonFlies]

When you can come up to Sydney again, reach out and we’ll do some form aerobatics in RVs. Adds even more fun to it.

[tonyg]

Awesome Stef! Good to see you enjoying a new flying challenge.

[philipgledhill]

Congratulations lads mission accomplished🤘😎🙉 don't forget to take your mascot next time he was worried about you. Take care and happy flying lads phil.

[magicalq]

You stole my instructor haha XD (Awesome footage, can wait to see more )

[CHARLESCRANFORD]

7:58 "Power's good, temperature pressure's are good, airspeed's good" Stefan's heart rate is not good. I don't think you even heard the instructor say, "Magic! That looked awesome man. Your position there is awesome." Seriously though another great video. It is cool to see some shots of EYZ in the air.

[eagle]

Great vid as usual stef! I’ve been wondering what is your main camera you use for vlogging?

[LoboLakerGaming]

You looked like you had a ton of fun. I remember your recent video saying flying got a little “boring” and I hope this inspired you to get back up there!

[captainsman]

What a treat for the guys at the holding point that formation landing, nicely done.

[sactu]

Hey Stef. Half way through my endorsement now. I've spoken to a few instructors, plus a RAAF pilot mate and all are a bit surprised that you had to do line abreast. Only the Roulettes do that form in the RAAF, and the other civvy form instructors I've spoken to don't include it in their syllabus. Hats off if you have mastered it, but it's an advanced maneuver that I certainly won't be doing in a hurry :) BTW, this formation stuff really does rock!

[kevincollins]

Pretty cool stuff there with the formation flying. I bet that was a really great time but no doubt stressful. Thanks for bringing us along with you and I'll see you in the next one.

[caseylwr]

Great video Stefan! Oh, and enjoyed the great views across Westernport Bay as well. good stuff!

[gregrtodd]

Brilliant! About to go back to form flying after a 30 year break. So looking forward to it!

[geoffreylane]

Fantastic video Stef, it reminded me of two magic flying carpets in the sky, keep up the great work looking forward in seen a lot more cheers

[Mike_Costello]

So much fun!! Like all aircraft, the Cirrus looks better in the air. Congratulations on your new endorsement.

[janwatson]

You’ve finally found something to put the fun back into your flying and giving yourself a bit of a challenge at the same time. Great video.

[TJFlyingAdventures]

Great video … next time your are in the US, you should join us for a C2A formation flying clinic weekend :-)