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2004 Revision Summary
In 2004,
F.A.S.T. (Formation and
Safety Training) made two substantive changes in the reporting
requirements for FAST qualified pilots.
First, the language of the reporting
form (see Formation Proficiency Report at bottom of this page)
is more specific about the proficiency to which the Lead or
Check pilot is attesting. The statement on the form now says:
One of the most important
responsibilities of the Lead Pilot is to document the
currency and competency of the Wing Pilots with whom he/she
flies. The Lead Pilot may provide additional training if
necessary, and ensures that any pilot he/she has certified
as current, has participated in a formation flight in a safe
and standardized manner in accordance with FAST standards.
By signing this form, the Lead Pilot (or Check Pilot)
certifies that he/she has flown with and observed the above
and or attached listed pilots, and verified that, on the
date indicated on this form, they met those standards. If
any pilot in the flight is unable to perform to the required
FAST standards, his/her name should not appear on this
Report. Total number of pilots being endorsed by this
Report, including attached forms is
Signed: Lead or Check Pilot)
_______________________
The second substantive change is
that Lead and Check Pilots can no longer self-certify their
currency. Another Lead or Check Pilot who flew in Lead’s
formation as a Wingman is now required to sign off the currency
of Lead and Check pilots.
FAST has also asked that the T-34
Association have a specific FPR, with a location and date, for
each pilot for whom the Association issues a FAST card. We
cannot accept emailed or faxed lists of pilots who flew at an
air show (e. g. Oshkosh, Sun 'N Fun) as the basis on which to
issue cards. More than four pilots can be certified on one FPR,
but the Lead or Check Pilot doing the certification has to have
flown in formation with all the pilots being certified.
Obtaining a FAST card
In order to obtain your FAST card,
you need to
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Be a current member of the T-34
Association,
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Send your FPR, and
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Send a check made out to the
T-34 Association for $10.00 to our FAST Administrator.
Formation
Proficiency Report
Click
here
to open and print the
Formation Proficiency Report, a PDF last revised on July 31, 2003.
Mailing Address for FPR and FAST
Dues
Send FPRs and FAST dues to:
Joe Enzminger
T-34 FAST Administrator
3607 Robbins Rd.
Austin, TX 78730
Joe's address is also on the FPR.
For More Information...
For more information on Formation and Safety Training go to the
source -- FAST's website. This link will take you
there; it will open in a new window.
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