Lear jet formation?

[Dubya]

I'm not certain they were lear jets...but today over west Chicago 'burbs while playing tennis....two biz jets in tight formation flew over. Is this something ordinarily done by the military versions? Or was it just civi with the proper authorization?

It was cool...never seen the biz jets in that tight formation.

W

 

[Superpilot92]

I'm not certain they were lear jets...but today over west Chicago 'burbs while playing tennis....two biz jets in tight formation flew over. Is this something ordinarily done by the military versions? Or was it just civi with the proper authorization?

It was cool...never seen the biz jets in that tight formation.

W

They were probably Beechjets. Look up the T-1. Its a military trainer.

 

[PUNISHER]

Man I wish I had the opportunity to fly formation in a jet! I really miss flying formation, used to do it quite frequently in Cessnas.

 

[peter185]

tone's don't fly fingertip

 

[Pirate]

Tone's don't fly fingertip, but tight formation is a bit subjective.

 

[The_Russian]

It could have been Phoenix Air.

 

[svcta]

Or was it just civi with the proper authorization?

Very likely Phoenix, or some T-1s as mentioned. Phoenix does much lear contract for mil. But since when do you need authorization to fly in formation?

 

[avbug]

Or was it just civi with the proper authorization?

No authorization needed.

 

[The_Russian]

No authorization needed.

Except for when it's you, then you need MY permission!

 

[learherkjay]

I believe it was T-1s. They were parked at Mercury Aviation at MDW on Thursday.

 

[bagasticks]

twas a Hooligan sighting no doubt. . . .

c21's

 

[avbug]

Except for when it's you, then you need MY permission!

I actually can't think of anyone from whom I'd less consider seeking permission, were it at all required...which of course, it is not.

 

[Bill Mostellar]

I'm not certain they were lear jets...but today over west Chicago 'burbs while playing tennis....two biz jets in tight formation flew over. Is this something ordinarily done by the military versions? Or was it just civi with the proper authorization?

It was cool...never seen the biz jets in that tight formation.

W

We did an 8-ship formation of C-21s (Lears) and C-12s (King Airs) back in 1992. The lear is a fine platform at speed, but it was little wobbly at speeds for the King Airs.

I got to do several other formation flights at Scott, Keesler, and Edwards (used to take the C-21 there for Test Pilot Candidates to evaluate).

We also used to train for low-levels.

I dont' know what they're doing with them now.

 

[ATRCA]

I'm not certain they were lear jets...but today over west Chicago 'burbs while playing tennis....two biz jets in tight formation flew over. Is this something ordinarily done by the military versions? Or was it just civi with the proper authorization?

It was cool...never seen the biz jets in that tight formation.

W

The only authorization required for formation flight is that both pilots agree to the formation...........kinda weird. You can fly formation all day if you wish. Its perfectly legal.

 

[The_Russian]

I actually can't think of anyone from whom I'd less consider seeking permission, were it at all required...which of course, it is not.

You're such a stick in the mud.

 

[Dubya]

Thanks for the replys! Was in Continental j/s the other day with an ex T-1 guy.

W