The author gets an opportunity to be a passenger in a small plane taking part in a two-aircraft formation flight over California. For some pilots, flying solo doesn’t cut it. Pilots like Christian ...

Seeing airplanes fly in formation is an exciting experience at something like an air show, where demonstrations of a pilot’s skill and aircraft technology are on full display. But there are other ...

A first solo flight quickly turns into a high pressure experience when flying alongside a former TOPGUN commander. Precision, ...

Airbus on Tuesday completed its first transatlantic formation flight in regulated air space. The goal of the project is fuel efficiency and emissions reductions. Photo Credit: S. Ramadier Airbus has ...

Formation flying for aerial photography is exceptionally dangerous, even for seasoned professionals, as evidenced by past fatal accidents often resulting from a failure to adhere to basic safety rules ...