Formation

[awash2002]

What is a good formation power setting for the T6? 30/2000 or 30/2200?

[dvm]

Depends on who and what you are trying to keep up with.

[awash2002]

Mainly for formation aerobatics

[DHenriques_]

Mainly for formation aerobatics

You flying lead or trailer?

[awash2002]

Flying off lead's wing

[DHenriques_]

Flying off lead's wing

In this case there is no optimum power setting. Lead should be carrying a setting that allows you a slight power advantage that you will need for a turn away from you. When you get proficient at flying a wing position you will be able to maintain position integrity without too much power jockeying by using yo yo's (going high) and arching (going low).
Dudley Henriques

[awash2002]

I'll do that Dudley I'll probably try to match Lead's power setting

[DHenriques_]

I'll do that Dudley I'll probably try to match Lead's power setting

That probably won't work. A wingman doesn't carry a set power setting. You will find it necessary to be moving in and out of minute throttle adjustments constantly to maintain a position.
Look at it this way. View yourself as flying lead's airplane because in effect that is exactly what you are doing. ANY change in lead's heading or altitude will require YOU to alter throttle either up or back. Forget that you are even inside your own aircraft. Everything about formation relates ONLY to relative positioning in reference to lead's aircraft.
It's very difficult to explain formation flying just using text. I strongly suggest you seek out a competent source of material and study it carefully. I believe the T34 Association has an excellent manual.
DH

[Ron Attwood]

I'll go as far as to say you don't even need scenery. No more gazing at the ground, you'll only have eyes for your lead. The trouble is formation teams make it look so easy. It aint!
But I love it. The only way to fly.

You've probably seen this video but it's well worth watching again...and again.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxvzYxptgHA

Listen to the throttle of the plane you're watching from. A revelation. It was for me anyway.

[awash2002]

Cool and I'll do that

[ilya1502]

What Mr. Henriques said here confirmed me in my conviction that an airplane has actually four primary flight controls, not three as usually taught, the fourth being the throttle.

[awash2002]

I'll more then likely be moving the throttle forward and back a lot

[DHenriques_]

I'll more then likely be moving the throttle forward and back a lot

That's true, and your movements will be extremely small and very subtle, and most importantly you will not be looking at the engine instrumentation at all. Don't take your eyes off the lead. You are flying his airplane.
Dudley Henriques

[awash2002]

Before I do anything I'm getting Track IR

[DHenriques_]

Before I do anything I'm getting Track IR

I've thought about that myself. Let me know how it goes.
DH