At UPRT Australia, we believe formation flying is one of the most valuable and rewarding disciplines in aviation. While many associate it with aerobatic teams or military displays, the reality is that formation flying training offers practical safety, confidence, and precision benefits for pilots of all backgrounds.
Whether you’re a recreational pilot, private pilot or building hours towards a professional career, or are a career pilot training with our experienced instructors will elevate your skills and enhance your safety.
Precision and Aircraft Handling
Formation flying requires exceptional accuracy. Pilots must constantly adjust power, control inputs, and positioning to remain in close proximity to other aircraft. This sharpens stick-and-rudder skills, fine-tunes hand–eye coordination, and builds discipline in aircraft handling. Pilots who complete formation flying training with UPRT Australia often report greater confidence in their solo and everyday operations.
Heightened Situational Awareness
Flying wingtip to wingtip demands a high level of situational awareness. Pilots learn to anticipate aircraft movements, maintain spatial orientation, and stay ahead of the aircraft at all times. These skills translate directly into safer operations across all forms of flying, particularly in busy airspace, low-level flight, or dynamic environments.
Professional Communication and Teamwork
Clear, disciplined communication is at the core of safe formation flying. Training with UPRT Australia strengthens these skills, reinforcing Crew Resource Management (CRM) principles that are equally important in general aviation and airline operations. Learning to brief, coordinate, and execute with precision develops pilots who are more professional and confident in multi-crew settings.
Confidence Under Pressure
Formation flying places pilots in high-workload environments that demand constant focus. Operating safely under these conditions builds resilience and calmness, qualities that prove invaluable when handling abnormal procedures, navigating adverse weather, or flying in complex airspace.
Building Safer Pilots
Many pilots are surprised by how much their safety mindset improves after completing formation training. The discipline instills a renewed focus on checklists, procedures, and precise flying techniques. This not only enhances safety in formation flying but also carries over to all other types of aviation operations.
Joy, Camaraderie, and Community
While the technical benefits are significant, formation flying is also one of the most enjoyable experiences a pilot can have. Sharing the sky in close proximity builds trust, discipline, and camaraderie among pilots. At UPRT Australia, our formation training also connects you with a passionate community of aviators who share your love of flying.
Why Choose UPRT Australia for Formation Flying Training?
All of our instructors at UPRT Australia are carefully hand-picked for their exceptional experience in aviation, extensive instructional backgrounds, and status as subject matter experts. Each instructor brings a wealth of experience in aerobatics, domestic and international airshows, airline operations, fast jet flying and instruction, corporate and charter operations, as well as general aviation (GA) instructional experience.
Our Director and Head of Operations, Jeremy Miller, has unparalleled expertise in formation flying, having coached and led Freedom Formation, the largest civilian airshow display team performing at the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast. He is also the author of Up Forward In, the definitive guide to formation flying, which covers all aspects of formation flight and serves as an essential resource for any pilot looking to improve their skills.
At UPRT Australia, we combine this elite formation and aerobatic experience with advanced Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) techniques, ensuring pilots gain the confidence, skills, and safety knowledge to handle challenging flight situations. Whether you are a GA pilot, airline professional, or aspiring aerobatic flyer, our formation flying and UPRT programs are designed to elevate your skills and enhance aviation safety.
- - Expert instructors with extensive aerobatic and advanced training experience.
- - Tailored courses for general aviation,, and professional pilots.
- - Focus on pilot safety, discipline, and precision.
- - Supportive environment designed to push your skills while prioritising safety.
Take the Next Step
Formation flying is more than just a display of skill, it’s a pathway to becoming a safer, sharper, and more capable pilot.
Contact UPRT Australia today to learn more about our formation flying training programs and discover how this discipline can transform your flying skills and confidence.
