BONANZAS TO OSHKOSH

BEECHNUTZ MIDWEST
ADVANCED FORMATION CLINIC

DATE: September 27-30, 2012

Location: New Century Airport (KIXD) Olathe, KS (29 NM SSW KMCI)

HOSTS: Craig Wilcox and the Beechnutz 816-885-6472

FBO: Advanced Aviation: 913-768-1500. Friendly staff with comfortable briefing room, weather service and wireless internet. Ramp Fees waived; fuel discount.

Airport: Public, Controlled, Formation-Friendly Controllers.
Runway 18/36: 7300’ x 150’ / Paved / Lighted / Approaches.
Runway 04/22: 5100’ x 100’ / Paved

Hotels: Several nearby, booking and discounts thru Advanced FBO.

Cars: Enterprise, booking and discount thru Advanced. Pick up and drop off at airport

Fee: $50. Covers snacks, drinks, all lunches and Saturday dinner.

Format: Practice sessions will begin with 2-ship formation evaluations, then progress to 4-ship formation training, including takeoffs, landings, crossunders, rejoins, and multiple position station keeping. Pilots will fly with Safety Pilots as required.  By the end of the clinic, pilots should be proficient in all 4-ship flight maneuvers, and may be eligible for an FFI checkride.

SCHEDULE
Thursday:	Arrive NLT 1800, Meet ‘n’ Greet at local restaurant
Friday:	Fly, Eat, Fly, Eat, Drink,
Saturday:	Fly,Eat, Fly (FFI Checkrides), Eat, Drink
Sunday	Fly (Showcase Flybys), Depart 1200

Registration: Please click on this registration link to complete the form.

Click for a list of registrants.

Requirements: Dual Rudder pedals, working intercom, and the T-34 Formation Flight Manual. Review On Your Own, Bonanza Specific Addendum to FFI Manual.

Recommended: Formation Flying – The Art now available on DVD.