CAF Capital Wing is hosting a NATA Formation clinic at the Culpeper, VA, Airport (KCJR) Jun 3-7. Arrival
Wednesday, Jun 3rd. Mandatory Safety Briefing each day at 0800 starting Thursday (Capital Wing hangar). Note that
we're adding an extra day this year to get more training in. Also note there will NOT be a Culpeper Formation Clinic this Fall.
All NATA members are invited to attend the clinic, but only Formation Members are permitted to fly as PIC. Training will be offered in
Supported Aircraft Types assuming sufficient resources for each type are available. Other aircraft types may participate in the clinic at the discretion of the Training Officer, but supported aircraft types have scheduling priority. Contact the organizers to confirm aircraft of your type are expected. NATA check rides and QPRs are only conducted in Supported Aircraft Types.
Trainees must review our
Formation Training Program before attending, paying particular attention to their specific aircraft requirements and the associated aircraft "Type Supplement." First-time clinic participants may find this
Clinic Newbie Checklist useful.
Ground School buffet Wednesday, 1800, at
Luigi's Italian Restaurant [note new location]--required for trainees but all should attend as we will be reviewing all procedures and discussing changes. This is included in the registration fee.
Our popular Saturday group dinner is planned at the Piedmont Steakhouse at 1800. The cost is included in the registration fee by default, but you may opt out during registration.
Please review ALL of the registration steps below before proceeding:
- REGISTER ONLINE. Begin by clicking on the Registration button, supply the requested information and pay the registration fee. If you intend to fly as PIC and have current FAST credentials, you may register as PIC - Proficiency flying. If your credentials have expired or you are working on a wingman or Lead qualification, choose PIC - Training requested. If you do not intend to fly as PIC at all (e.g., IP/CP, observer, photographer), register as Non-PIC. You may register friends and family as Guest. If you are not a Formation member, you will not see the PIC registration options. To acquire this ability you may upgrade your membership by writing to formation@flynata.org. Late registrants may not receive a T-shirt or name patch.
- TRAINING? Working on a wing or Lead qual? Credentials expired and need a requal checkride? You must register as "PIC - Training requested (Wing/Lead/requal)."
- INSURANCE. If intending to fly as PIC, you must upload a Certificate of Insurance (COI). You may do so by visiting My Formation Documents on the Formation+ menu. Full info available at: Clinic Insurance Requirements. Please do this NOW!
- HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT. Hold Harmless agreements are now handled online (no need to sign and upload a form). To complete the registration process you will accept the terms of the Hold Harmless Agreement and provide an “online” signature. Guests attending the clinic will have the opportunity to sign this document in person.
- ALLOW TEXT MESSAGES. Clinic organizers may use text messages to relay information to participants during the clinic (e.g., weather-related updates). Please allow NATA to send you text messages by visiting the Contact Information tab in your profile, and checking the box under your mobile number in Other Contacts, towards the bottom of the screen. Review your personal Contact Information here.
Other Information:
Click below to download new formation manual
- TRAINEE PREPARATION. Pilots seeking training must comply with the aircraft readiness requirements in paragraph 5 of the Training Program. Please pay particular attention to the comms... we cannot conduct training in your aircraft if an IP cannot communicate with you and other aircraft in the flight. Also, note that an "Eval" flight is required for first-time clinic participants, and training materials must be reviewed prior to arrival.
- MEALS. Complimentary hot breakfast provided by hotel. Lunch, snacks, water, coffee, and beverages are provided each day (Capital Wing hangar). Ground School buffet dinner, Wednesday, 1800 at Luigi's Italian Restaurant--it's included and all are encouraged to attend. The ever-popular group dinner is planned for Saturday at 1800 at the Piedmont Steakhouse. Dinner is selected by default for pilots and guests. However, you may opt-out during registration; but you really don’t want to miss this.
- HOTEL. Holiday Inn Express and Suites (12 miles from airport). 540-825-7444. Use this link: Holiday Inn NATA Rate or call hotel to book room before May 3 under a special "NATA" rate of $200/night.
- RENTAL CARS. Available through Enterprise (540) 825-8280 during business hours M-F, option 4, option 2. Call Enterprise directly to reserve and request pre-positioning at the FBO.
- FUEL & OIL. . FBO (540) 825-8280. Fueling from the truck, discounted $0.10/gal if you set up account on arrival. The FBO does NOT normally stock radial engine oil.
- HANGARS & TIEDOWNS. Ramp tie downs are plentiful. No hangars available.
Photographers who wish to attend this clinic should review our
Clinic Photographer Policy before registering.