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FAST offers all Reference Library documents for signatories to edit or extract material, as necessary, to meet the specific needs of their organization.

Formation Knowledge Guide

Authored by Formation and Safety Team (FAST) pilots, this reference guide provides training for all pilots who want to become qualified to fly formation in accordance with FAST operational protocols. The guide begins with the basics of formation and uses the building block approach to introduce the more complex aspects. Also included are FAST communications protocols, as well as coverage of abnormal procedures and operating limitations.
(updated November 2025)

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Aircraft Type Difference Briefings

This section provides a growing repository for briefing forms that can be used to effectively communicate differences in the formation flight styles and procedures that may be conducted by varying organizations. 

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Disclaimer

The Formation and Safety Team (FAST) website is provided as an information and reference resource to promote safe and standardized formation flying. Materials presented here, including guides, forms, and aircraft- or organization-specific documents, are derived from contributions by FAST signatories and other qualified contributors. While FAST strives for standardization and predictability, these materials shall not be used in lieu of any official policies, procedures, or requirements of any individual operator, organization, or regulatory authority.

Pilots and operators are solely responsible for ensuring full understanding and compliance with all applicable regulations, as well as any additional requirements or policies established by their own organizations, signatories, or governing bodies before conducting any formation flight.