TOP GUN flying in close formation!

[@prussiaaero1802]

Did my formation endorsement at Moorabbin also, in 2005. Instructors asked our general experience etc. Me: flown most common singles. Form buddy: I mostly fly twins these days.Instructor: What sort - Seminole, Duchess? Form Buddy: Nah, 737's. Walking out to our aircraft, my formation buddy asked if I'd ever flown a Warrior. Yes, of course, why? "Well I'm glad at least one of us has!"

[@sirHonbob]

No comments??!!?!

[@randc47]

Sweet video Stef. I love seeing the views that close, especially the steep turns of the other bird.

[@learntoflymelbourne]

Great video Stef! We love our formation flying, and it was an absolute pleasure teaching you and Iceman (cough, sorry, Steven)! 👏🔝🔫

[@tonyg7113]

Awesome Stef! Good to see you enjoying a new flying challenge.

[@StefanDrury]

Cheers Tony, yes good to try new things to keep it interesting.

[@roquefore]

That. Was. FABULOUS!

[@AviationActionYSSY]

Hey stef, great video really like this. I saw you flying on Flightradar24 the other day. Keep up the great work !

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks AA.

[@caseylwr]

Great video Stefan! Oh, and enjoyed the great views across Westernport Bay as well. good stuff!

[@captainsman]

What a treat for the guys at the holding point that formation landing, nicely done.

[@MarkNewtonFlies]

When you can come up to Sydney again, reach out and we’ll do some form aerobatics in RVs. Adds even more fun to it.

[@janwatson5862]

You’ve finally found something to put the fun back into your flying and giving yourself a bit of a challenge at the same time. Great video.

[@kevincollins8014]

Pretty cool stuff there with the formation flying. I bet that was a really great time but no doubt stressful. Thanks for bringing us along with you and I'll see you in the next one.

[@StefanDrury]

Cheers Kevin, thanks for watching.

[@geoffreylane3474]

Fantastic video Stef, it reminded me of two magic flying carpets in the sky, keep up the great work looking forward in seen a lot more cheers

[@gregrtodd]

Brilliant! About to go back to form flying after a 30 year break. So looking forward to it!

[@StefanDrury]

That’s great, enjoy your flying Greg

[@LoboLakerGaming]

You looked like you had a ton of fun. I remember your recent video saying flying got a little “boring” and I hope this inspired you to get back up there!

[@Razorback68]

Congratulations guys!! Well done!! Thanks for letting us ride along!!

[@smenor]

This is awesome. Really makes me want to try formation flying

[@ttjclz]

Awesome! Thank you.

[@CHARLESCRANFORD]

7:58 "Power's good, temperature pressure's are good, airspeed's good" Stefan's heart rate is not good. I don't think you even heard the instructor say, "Magic! That looked awesome man. Your position there is awesome." Seriously though another great video. It is cool to see some shots of EYZ in the air.

[@Mike_Costello]

So much fun!! Like all aircraft, the Cirrus looks better in the air. Congratulations on your new endorsement.

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks Mike, much appreciated.

[@eagle5642]

Great vid as usual stef! I’ve been wondering what is your main camera you use for vlogging?

[@magicalq9036]

You stole my instructor haha XD (Awesome footage, can wait to see more )

[@DavidFerrett666]

Magic video Stef. Great footage.

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks David

[@clubregistrar6504]

Fantastic stef, congrats on another milestone in your flying. Great video

[@seanmcerlean]

💪🙌❤❤👏👏🤗. One of your best Stefan.Thanks for this man, awesome. Quick little update from here.ATC final validation from CAA being arranged shortly(mid july) and part 2 of my plan FI being arranged poss mid august start at Shoreham. Take care & stay safe.

[@DouglasJWalker]

A very relaxing video

[@sactu1]

Hey Stef. Half way through my endorsement now. I've spoken to a few instructors, plus a RAAF pilot mate and all are a bit surprised that you had to do line abreast. Only the Roulettes do that form in the RAAF, and the other civvy form instructors I've spoken to don't include it in their syllabus. Hats off if you have mastered it, but it's an advanced maneuver that I certainly won't be doing in a hurry :) BTW, this formation stuff really does rock!

[@spiro5327]

A bit late watching this one,very cold up here Stef. Very interesting formation flying, looks like you all had lots of fun. Nice to try something different especially with friends and others on board. Thanks mate

[@locky1764]

Awesome Stef! Loved the close Formation. Was absolutely stunning

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks Locky

[@bryan.meijer]

Great to see the challenges and the rewards. Good on you Stefan!👏

[@alfonsrasmus4710]

Great video Stef 👍! Really fascinating to watch

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks Alfons, it was a fun experience, glad I could share it.

[@thelastairvendor8254]

Amazing video quality and very informative

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks, appreciate that. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@igni5s]

Nice video as always! Once again thank you!

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks for watching Ignacy, glad you enjoyed it.

[@TJFlyingAdventures]

Great video … next time your are in the US, you should join us for a C2A formation flying clinic weekend :-)

[@OscarHines]

Awesome video Stef! Great job on your learning, and I look forward to seeing videos involving Formation Flying soon!

[@StefanDrury]

Cheers Oscar, thanks for watching

[@philipgledhill7227]

Congratulations lads mission accomplished🤘😎🙉 don't forget to take your mascot next time he was worried about you. Take care and happy flying lads phil.

[@karthikr8264]

Ah it's so much fun to fly with Josh & Nick! Awesome video! Keep it coming!

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks Karthik, I agree it’s a lot of fun flying with them.

[@diegojon8267]

Great pictures.

[@zaidsiddiqui8267]

Nice Video, great in flight footage of the the other aircraft in the formation flying.

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks Zaid.

[@JodelFlyer]

Smashing video Stef. Fun to watch and I expect great fun to fly. Must be nice to fly formation in matched aircraft. Flying with John means a miss match between the Jodel and the RV4. Hope you and the family are keeping well.

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks Tim, yes the similar performance makes it simpler with speed management. Also good to follow an aircraft you know well, you kind of know how it’s going to move through the air a bit better if that makes sense. Hope all’s well in the uk.

[@sam8603]

Loved this video, more content like this please

[@davevanbeers6944]

Great to watch this! I hope you got your flying bug back!

[@hardcheese]

Pretty sure I saw you fly overhead the other day as I was pointing out to the (unimpressed) family that’s it’s unusual to see two light aircraft flying in formation. Keep up the great content 🤩

[@walkingwithsteve0583]

Great vid today Stef. Some nice footage

[@StefanDrury]

Cheers Steve

[@lachlanmcmahon6070]

Love the vid stef keep up the great work amazing formation flying

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks Lachlan

[@craigobrien5098]

I done formation on my first solo. Not on purpose, some fella from my airfield thought he would join me.

[@davesjourney1706]

Great video. How good did those breaks look. Well done

[@milk-it]

Break now, Jester! Such cool stuff. Good work, Stefan :-).

[@samcgill]

Best part about formation is the great shots you can get of your own plane.

[@StefanDrury]

Yeah I’m looking forward to getting some good air to air footage for future adventures.

[@mariomalavisi7334]

Great video!

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks Mario

[@palic24413]

Great fun man, that was awesome as always!👍🏻👍🏻

[@elijahh7807]

great video Stef!!

[@StefanDrury]

Thank you

[@glennwatson]

Awesome video Stef. I do wonder how you handle sharing your videos Stef. I filmed a video of my first rotary solo and I was scared sharing with flying friends due to my mistakes.

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks Glenn, I think you should share as much or as little as you feel comfortable. I’m never setting out to portray myself as anything else other than me, and I make mistakes and suck at some things, so I’m happy to reflect that in my videos. But what you share online should always be a personal choice, there aren’t any rules.

[@cdhorne2112]

Very cool!

[@amcconnell6730]

Ah, good memories. I used to teach formation at RVAC Moorabbin around 1990. :)

[@StefanDrury]

That’s awesome, glad you enjoyed watching, thanks.

[@andrewedgar380]

Superb video Stef.....im sure there has to be a new KZbin banner pic in there of a flying EYZ :-)

[@davefrommelbourne1237]

Awesome to see EYZ and KJN with air to air footage.

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks Dave.

[@mjotd8670]

YeeeHaaa, Stef feels the need for speed! Awesome, that looked so cool!

[@alphauniformsierraaustrali5302]

That looks like a lot of fun

[@atmwarrior836]

Surely make a bloopers compilation of this endorsement training

[@AnthonyGriz]

Nice work! Mind you, looking at the merch promo around the 12:08 mark, I reckon I'd have to go the #team4blade hoodie . . . where was the #team3blade gear Stef ??? :)

[@footlessgecko]

This is fascinating to see as someone just getting into aviation. Did I hear you can land in formation as well?

[@flsal27]

KJN is back! Hi KJN 👋!

[@steven-george]

I saw you guys fly over my place on one of your flights. I couldn't see Milkshake though!

[@junothejupiterorbiter1035]

Oh wow that is amazingly done haha I would like to try that one day

[@StefanDrury]

Thank you

[@dayvideo64]

Great flying!

[@StefanDrury]

Thank you

[@paratyshow]

👍☑️New world record goal: formation circumnavigation? Great video as always!

[@WillOstrick]

Man that looks like soooo much fun !!

[@flyingrasa7094]

loved this

[@matthammill5468]

That was so cool!

[@DazzaJay]

So good to see KJN again!

[@StefanDrury]

Yeah, with this endorsement we may be seeing more of her.

[@DazzaJay]

@@StefanDrury looking forward to it!

[@tommygillcrist9918]

FAA: " so VFR separation minimums are just a joke to you guys huh?!" These guys: "uhhhh yea"

[@aeroeagle8190]

Your videos are amazing 🇦🇺🤩❤️🔥

[@johnfitzpatrick2469]

G,day Stefan from Sydney. Good work. 🌏🇦🇺

[@StefanDrury]

Hey John, hope you guys are doing ok up there. Really hope you’re out and about again very soon.

[@jnattress]

That is amazing 🤩

[@sactu1]

That's it - I'm getting one!!

[@StefanDrury]

Yeah! It’s a lot of fun.

[@acengineer737]

Look like fun

[@alexkoch8716]

Line of rest. = Stefan’s nightmare

[@oceaniaaviator2000]

Next Formation Flight you should have smoke trail

[@StefanDrury]

I’m sure Steven could do that for us

[@milk-it]

This is awesome. It feels like dog-fighting training!

[@High_Alpha]

Tell me you did an initial and pitch. I mean if you are going to arrive in formation, arrive in style right?

[@thejplane]

How long does it take to get your endorsement?

[@StefanDrury]

For us, it was a ground briefing session then four flights. But that can vary depending on flight school and pilots.

[@MrJames_1]

As a non pilot I’d be doing a massive double take seeing two civil aircraft land in formation. Cool 🛬🛬✅

[@stephenwalters8061]

Great areal images. Assume your insurance broker is not a subscriber!! ha ha.

[@benos4x4adventures49]

ice one...ice man and Maverick 👌👌👌👌😆😆

[@toolstormindustriesptyltd5248]

Hi, Stef, where you learned PPL? Can you recommend me fly school? Me in Melbourne

[@Simleybob]

Epic!

[@mikeyswingsacrossthesky2244]

Awesome, safe and so much fun to watch #line abreast

[@ockett7047]

12:18 I need a #team3blade jumper

[@ginger-viking]

What are the use cases for formation flying other than for shows?

[@theslicefactor4590]

Stefan how much did you pay for your Cirrus?

[@adrianbarber2905]

I was thinking a little tune by some guy called Harold Faltermeyer might be appropriate??

[@pilot_evan]

#team4blade! 😁

[@StefanDrury]

No!

[@fineartz99]

Only applicants (holding for round-the-world attempt) may apply... // Big smiles.

[@stephenpegg2514]

Moorabbin airport at 7:47am ;)

[@StefanDrury]

Well spotted, and that was the actual time :)

[@thelastairvendor8254]

Dear one person who disliked the video: Why?!

[@StefanDrury]

They must be the one pilot who enjoys line abreast.

[@cameronb2765]

Been a few years since we have formation flying on the channel

[@grspotter9923]

you also use learn to fly?

[@StefanDrury]

We did for this endorsement, yep.

[@davidduganne5939]

The aircraft in trail should touch down first; it will be down and decelerating, as the other aircraft touches down. Provides a better safety margin; what if a tire blows or a brake drags on either aircraft?

[@joshuasedgwick5557]

3 blade is the best

[@StefanDrury]

High five for Joshua ✋

[@downunderdave5417]

Fun