Airplanes

Rotterdam Tower, good morning. Victor Romeo Formation, request taxi to runway two-four.

The team flies the Robin DR400. Occasionally, a Piper or Vliegclub Rotterdam’s aerobatics airplane (Robin 2160) will join the formation.

Robin DR400s are special airplanes, built out of wood and linen. The airplanes are designed in France and built in the Robin Aircraft Factory in Dijon-Darois. The maximum speed during flight is around 140 knots (260 km/h). During formation flight, the leader will maintain a speed of around 100 knots (180 km/h). Besides, the Robin DR400 has specially bent wings. These ensure in-flight stability, but also make the plane incredibly recognizable (and photogenic).

The formation flies with Vliegclub Rotterdam’s airplanes. One of our pilots has his own plane. Check out some of the planes that join the formation below.

About the team

Victor Romeo Formation, cleared for take-off runway zero-six, hotel departure. Report leaving over whisky, see you soon!

The Victor Romeo Formation is Vliegclub Rotterdam’s formation team. The letters V and R (Victor and Romeo in the NATO alphabet) refer to the home base: Vliegclub Rotterdam. The formation performs in airshows with five or six aircraft. Curious? Keep on reading!

The Victor Romeo Formation is a group of experienced pilots based at Vliegclub Rotterdam. The team puts on spectacular shows – performing formation figures at a distance of only 1.5 meters! The shows are exciting to watch, due to the short distance between the planes and the many different formations they perform. In short, the Victor Romeo Formation offers you a breathtaking experience for any outdoor event!

Are you curious about the team? Browse this website. You’ll find all kinds of information about formation flying, the airplanes, the formations, and of course, the history of the Victor Romeo Formation.

For a start, watch this clip of the demo flown during Vliegclub Rotterdam’s Clubweek in 2021!