11. The cadets also received extensive training in formation flying , acrobatic maneuvers, armaments and instrument navigation. 12. Formation flying has been thought to improve communication among a flock and perhaps save energy.13. Over the next weeks he practised handling, formation flying , attacks, battle climbs, aerobatics and dogfighting. 14. It practiced formation flying , Cootamundra but remained under the operational command of Wagga Wagga's operations room. 15. In civil aviation, formation flying is performed at air shows and is also flown for recreation. 16. It included extensive exercises in high-altitude formation flying , long-range navigation, target identification, and simulated combat missions. 17. Formation flying also has been discussed as a means to reduce fuel use by minimizing drag.18. The most notable was to tighten flying discipline, loosen formation flying and increase low-level navigation skills. 19. He instituted formation flying and patrol discipline; he codified the first Italian manual of air tactics. 20. No formation flying was employed by the Wing.