Flying 1–3 feet from another jet sounds insane, but pilots rely on visual references, not wingtip staring, to stay safe and stable. Formation flying takes precise positioning, constant focus, and tons of training to master. #F16 #FighterPilot #Jets #Pilot | Shawn Walsh

43K views · 2.6K reactions | Ready for a special #speedboat ride? These geese have been trained to fly along the tourist boat in a V-shaped formation, adding extra fun for visitors, in Linyi, Shandong Province. #TrendingInChina | Xi's Moments | Facebook

Flying aerobatics in daylight is risky enough, but at dusk the danger ramps up. Pilots are pulling tight manoeuvres, in close formation, with fading light, glowing wingtips and sparks cutting across the sky. With the horizon disappearing and depth perception slipping away, there’s almost no margin for error. Would you have the nerve to fly formation aerobatics as the light fades? #aviation #airshow #aviationlovers | AvPay.aero

The Flying Bulls Aerobatic Team specialises in mind-bending close formation aerobatics with all or part of the team flying inverted, pushing negative G. Clip from Airshow Dispatches S06E06 | This is Flight

148 reactions · 76 shares | Paradigma Aerobatics team flying in formation by @aviatorparamotor | Ozone Power | Facebook