The procedure to become WINGMAN in two Ships Formation, and later on on 4 Ships Formations, his certified by a FAST Check Pilot ( of any FAST Signatory) with a FPR, Formation Proficency Report, which entitle the pilot to own a  “FAST CARD” , where type of endorsement and expiring date are specified:

WINGMAN. 2 Ships Wingman or 4 Ships Wingman

LEADER.     2 Ships Leader or 4 Ships Leader

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The FAST CARD is a legal official document by FAA to permit regular flight in Air Shows in special waiver airpaces.

Other Countries may require additional approval for their Air Shows.

 

Furthermore a specific Patch is released to sport the endorsement on proper flight garments.

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