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The Swan Formation Team are currently in practice for the 2006 airshow season and are taking bookings.
They are seen here during a practice display at the Orillia Seaplane Base which will be their home for the 2006 season.
First pass in Arrow formation
The second pass will see the formation break into two groups of two for single passes.
Formation lead and No.2 make a nice photo pass. While the act has an audio commentary no speaking will take place during this pass so spectators can hear the wonderful flapping of the wings as they go by.
Then 3 and 4 follow close in a tight echelon pass displaying the underside.
Swan 1 and 2 prepare for a head-on dirty pass with gear and flaps hanging down while No.3 flies a clean configuration to show the difference.
The closing passes will follow. Lead and No.2 making a high-speed pass down centre-stage while 3 and 4 glide past. This will provide and excellent photo opportunity for the spectators.
Due to airspace restrictions and venue configurations the team may or may not choose to land for static photos and autographs. By the start of the 2006 season they will have performed the mandatory 25 practice shows that will have no high-energy passes towards the spectators for their safety. They are also working closely with the Department of Transport for a low altitude waver that will allow them to make passes as low as five feet. If this is not available all passes will be performed above the 100ft minimum altitude at a distance no closer then 200ft from the spectator line.
As you can tell I have way to much time on my hands today
Enjoy,
Eric
They are seen here during a practice display at the Orillia Seaplane Base which will be their home for the 2006 season.
First pass in Arrow formation
The second pass will see the formation break into two groups of two for single passes.
Formation lead and No.2 make a nice photo pass. While the act has an audio commentary no speaking will take place during this pass so spectators can hear the wonderful flapping of the wings as they go by.
Then 3 and 4 follow close in a tight echelon pass displaying the underside.
Swan 1 and 2 prepare for a head-on dirty pass with gear and flaps hanging down while No.3 flies a clean configuration to show the difference.
The closing passes will follow. Lead and No.2 making a high-speed pass down centre-stage while 3 and 4 glide past. This will provide and excellent photo opportunity for the spectators.
Due to airspace restrictions and venue configurations the team may or may not choose to land for static photos and autographs. By the start of the 2006 season they will have performed the mandatory 25 practice shows that will have no high-energy passes towards the spectators for their safety. They are also working closely with the Department of Transport for a low altitude waver that will allow them to make passes as low as five feet. If this is not available all passes will be performed above the 100ft minimum altitude at a distance no closer then 200ft from the spectator line.
As you can tell I have way to much time on my hands today
Enjoy,
Eric