Formation flight

Formation flight

A flight of a number of aircraft that, by prior arrangement among the pilots, normally operate as a single aircraft with regard to navigation and position reports.

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Industry/Domain: Aviation
Category: Air traffic control; Airport
Company: Transport Canada
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