So that would be "Formation Posting" then?
Not with 51 minutes between the posts, more like I will follow you veeeery leisurely.
Some good posts but a couple of comments:
1. There are not many of substance. Formation flying and flying in company has associated risks and everyone has made that clear. However plenty is written on aeros and in the same way you would be unwise to teach yourself. Having given the warning "dont try this at home" the poster is entitled to comment on what is involved.
2. I am not convinced that two aircraft flying in company in good viz is quite the challenge some of these posts might give the impression. There are clearly some associated risks, but with a good brief beforehand, a text book understanding of the issues involved and a reasonable level of experience it should not cause a problem.
My introduction was many years ago not long after I started flying. It was a cross channel and the delivery driver of a Yak was a bit worried about making the crossing in poor viz and with barely adequate equipment. He asked if he could formate on me. Strangely enough not disimiliar to the circumstances outlined. Perhaps stupidly I said he could - I had never flown in formation before. I told him so. He gave me a short brief over a cup of coffee. Off we went, he formating on me - I never thought an aircraft could settle so close on my wing. The weather was rubbish but cross we did. I loved it and it got me started. I subsequently found out who the driver that day had been - I guess I shouldnt have been worried.