Re: ercoupe day at the Museum of flight

[Mi Vida Loca]

> Another factor is ATC. I still haven't an official word on how
>the class C will be handled for us without altitude-encoding
>transponers. The NORDO (non-radio) guys can formation up with a
>radio guy, and maybe that's how the transponders would work.

If you fly in formation only one aircraft should have it's transponder on anyway, so not having a transponder is a moot point if there is one aircraft in the flight with one operating. If you do intend on flying in formation I really suggest you sit down with everyone involved and learn the standard hand signals. Since you will have aircraft without radios you must have some means of communicating. Hand signals are very effective. Also please have each member know his position and understand his responsibil ty in formation. Formation is quite safe as long as you understand the basics and get a little experience. If all members are inexperienced I would suggest no more than 3 in a flight in a vee formation. Try to get together at least once for practice before trying to blast in for the real thing. If you are not familiar with formation flying and have no one in the group with experience contact me and I will be happy to supply you with the hand signals and fill you in on the! ! bas ics.
Dave
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