The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) will host its annual TRARON Formation Clinic from November 13-16, 2025, at West Georgia Regional Airport (CTJ) in Carrollton, Georgia. Open to all CAF TRARON members, the clinic offers pilots the opportunity to enhance their formation flying skills in a range of historic aircraft. Training at the clinic will include T-6/SNJ/Harvard aircraft, Beech 18/C45s, and T-34 Mentors. Pilots interested in formation instruction with other aircraft types should contact clinic coordinator Matt Howell (click HERE) before registering to confirm aircraft availability. Participants are required to maintain active membership in both the Commemorative Air Force and CAF TRARON prior to arrival.
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Participants must register online through the CAF Airbase Georgia website. The registration fee for the 2025 TRARON Formation Clinic is $150. Instructors who do not register online should email the clinic coordinator with their attendance and aircraft information. Click HERE for more information.
Training Squadron One (TRARON) provides oversight, leadership, and instruction for CAF pilots and aircraft. The squadron sets standards for safe formation flying and ensures pilots receive proper certification and guidance to maintain operational excellence. The CAF TRARON Formation Clinic offers a rare opportunity for pilots to practice formation flying in historic aircraft under the guidance of experienced instructors, combining skill development with the unique experience of operating classic warbirds. Click HERE for more information.
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Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.
