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General Aviation Discussion => General Aviation Discussion => Topic started by: casper on January 30, 2009, 04:20:16 PM

Title: Formation flying at its best
Post by: casper on January 30, 2009, 04:20:16 PM

Even better than the Reds :)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7860322.stm

Title: Re: Formation flying at its best
Post by: Angry Turnip on January 30, 2009, 07:21:58 PM

Have seen this sort of things many times in Belfast when the Starlings used to gather to nest under the various bridges over the Lagan.

Big problems in some cities from this especially in Rome-loads of birds-means lots of bird poo! :o

Title: Re: Formation flying at its best
Post by: casper on January 30, 2009, 07:40:08 PM

As long as they don't become dive bombers and single you out :)

Title: Re: Formation flying at its best
Post by: vortex003 on January 30, 2009, 07:57:36 PM

I actually saw a programme a few days ago about these flocks of starlings.It said that each bird formates on the nearest seven birds to it - however they worked that out ??? ;)

Title: Re: Formation flying at its best
Post by: casper on January 30, 2009, 07:59:30 PM

No doubt they've paid someone tens of thousands to work that one out.