Jon Melby Airshows

One of aviation’s best moments is flying in formation. It is one of the most challenging and exciting experiences in an airplane.

To be honest, I like flying in formation just as much as flying aerobatics. It’s a different kind of skill set which is much more precise and it takes time to master.

In this shot, I am flying next to a Beechcraft Bonanza (6 passenger light plane) and they have their rear door removed. The photographer is in a harness and is hanging near the door taking the shots. He has a headset on and talks to me on the radio to let me know where I should be (forward/back/further/closer). We were flying over the Ocean near Jacksonville, Florida taking a bunch of photos. What fun eh?