Mid air

The lower plane pulled up. Watch the nose and wing attitude.

Both very lucky to survive with minimal damage to the planes.
 
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And.... The $25,000 question...

Who had the right of way.

'Cause the other guy's insurance is paying... Heh.
 
Formation flight is complex. Don't attempt it without a thorough on-the-ground briefing.
 
denverpilot said:
Who had the right of way.
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Under FAA rules, the plane in front, as the plane behind was overtaking.
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(f) Overtaking. Each aircraft that is being overtaken has the right-of-way and each pilot of an overtaking aircraft shall alter course to the right to pass well clear.
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One assumes Dutch rules are the same, but I haven't done the research to be sure.
 
That wasn't formation flying, that wa hot dogging and being stupid. They are lucky.
 
Inverted said:
That wasn't formation flying, that wa hot dogging and being stupid. They are lucky.
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I believe the lead aircraft of the formation is off to the left in the video.

The text says the camera aircraft was in formation with a DIFFERENT banner towing aircraft.

Why the video camera wouldn't be pointed at the lead, I don't know. Something smells fishy.
 
Ron Levy said:
...and appropriate training from qualified personnel. This isn't something you can safely teach yourself "on the fly."
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Four-hour briefing for a 30-minute flight, if I remember correctly.
 
When towing gliders, you have the right of way. Does that apply to banners ?
 
Did the 172 pilot try to buzz the other plane because it pulled a banner advertising a political party?
 
Sounds like an excellent time for a "Knock it off" radio call, RTB and fly the photo mission later. Sheesh.
 
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