Mooney Caravan Formation Practice Clinics

Formation Practice Clinics

Attending one of our regional formation practice clinics is not only a requirement for flying in the annual Mooney Caravan mass formation, it's also fun! Join one or more of our clinics to practice formation flying and meet other Mooney pilots.

Getting in touch with your local squadron is the best way to learn about upcoming events and formation opportunities. Our squadron leaders organize our regional practice clinics, and getting in touch with them will get you the best view of what's happening in your area. If you miss your local clinic or are otherwise unable to attend, your squadron leader can help you find other ways to practice and demonstrate proficiency in advanced of the Mooney Caravan to Oshoksh.

Check back here or on our news page for the latest on our 2024 clinic schedule.

Best Coast clinics (March and May 2024)

The Best Coast Squadron partners with B2OSH to hold formation flying clinics in California open to both Bonanza and Mooney pilots. The two clinics listed below are B2OSH Clinics that will have several Mooney Caravan Safety Observers, and can be used to demonstrate proficiency for the Mooney Caravan. Note: you will need to click the 'Join' button on the event page to register as a member (it is free to register) on the B2OSH website. Once you have done that, then you can sign in and register for the events you'd like to attend.

• March 22-24 April 12-14 - B2OSH NorCal Formation Clinic
• May 2-4 - B2OSH NorCal Advanced Formation Clinic

Rocky Mountain clinics (Memorial Day weekend)

The Rocky Mountain squadron is unable to host a traditional clinic in 2024. Pilots in the Rocky Mountain area have three options for practicing formation flying in preparation for the Mooney Caravan to OSH:

• Register for the Texas Wing or Flying Monkeys clinics on this page
• Contact Dan "Clippy" Driscoll for a formation flying "mini-clinic" held at Albuquerque KAEG on May 25 and 26. Slots are limited and mini-clinics are designed for local pilots.
• Contact Marc "SAR" Johnson for a formation flying "mini-clinic" held at Colorado Springs KCOS on May 25 and 26. Slots are limited and mini-clinics are designed for local pilots.