About this Event
 

Please join us for a Commemorative Air Force TRARON Formation clinic at the Conroe, TX Municipal
Airport – KCXO from March 12-15, 2026 (Thursday to Sunday).
 

All current 2026 Commemorative Air Force TRARON members are welcome, and training will be offered in the T-6/SNJ/Harvard, T-34 Mentor, and other types of TRARON aircraft may be acceptable if there are enough participants and instructors to provide training. Participants must be Commemorative Air Force members and TRARON membership will be required to be issued a FAST card. TRARON membership questions can be directed to Denise Walker 817-798-7757

Ground school will be provided at 6PM on Thursday the 12th for those needing initial formation ground instruction. Arrival day is also Thursday the 12th and the clinic will begin with a mandatory safety briefing at 0800 on Friday. Training will conclude during the morning of Sunday the 15th, with departure day being also Sunday the 15th.

The Commemorative Air Force STRONGLY advises that formation clinic participants bring personal
parachutes that are in current repack/inspection status. The parachute should be worn during all solo or dual flights during the clinic for both front and rear seat occupants. Although no portion of your training will involve dual aerobatics, the CAF is emphasizing aircrew safety in light of numerous recent accidents involving formation flights.

The Hold Harmless agreement that all TRARON clinic participants must sign includes acknowledgment
and acceptance of risks.
 

Please review ALL of the registration steps below before proceeding:

 

REGISTER ONLINE. Register HERE , supply the requested information, and pay the $250
registration fee, if you are attending to receive training or accomplishing Formation Proficiency. 
Check or instructor pilots volunteering to help the clinic please complete the Non PIC registration
line.  TRAINING. To be added to the list of trainees at the clinic (Wingman or Lead qualification),
check the “What do you want from this clinic" line during registration.

 

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INSURANCE. E-mail a Certificate of Insurance that meets TRARON's Clinic Insurance
Requirements to Dave Guggemos at dave.guggemos@earthlink.net

 

 

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HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT. You must accept the HH terms. Please print, sign, and
witness the form, and bring hardcopy to the clinic. Each person registered, including guests, must sign an agreement.

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Other Information:

• MEALS. Breakfast will be provided at the recommended hotels. Lunch will be provided on Friday,
  Saturday, and Sunday. Pizza will also be provided on Thursday evening for those attending the
  ground school session. Meals on Friday evening and Saturday evening will be held at a local
  restaurant. Registrants are responsible for their own tabs for Friday and Saturday evening
  meals.

• HOTELS. There are several hotels near the airport. The Holiday Inn Express & Suites is currently offering
  rooms for $106 - $123 per night. Please use the phone number below to book the room at their current rate. Please reserve early.  Call 936-788-5200 for reservations.

• TRANSPORTATION. The Gulf Coast Wing does not have equipment for crew transportation. Individuals 
  are responsible for their own transportation. See car rentals below.

• RENTAL CARS. Enterprise Reserve early Enterprise is only a few minutes away and you can have
  one delivered for p[ick up at the FBO, General Aviation Services at Conroe Airport. Please reserve at least 48 hours prior to your arrival to ensure they have your car ready.  Call Dee at 713-875-6464 for reservations.

• FUEL, OIL, and HANGARS. General Aviation Services (GAS) at Conroe Field is the fuel provider.
  They are providing fuel at the Self-Serve price from their trucks. Check with GAS to determine if they carry oil for your particular aircraft. Hangar space is limited and generally not available.

 

Location:
General Aviation Services

Conroe, TX (KCXO)
Jarrod Wilkening
713-320-3861
wilkeningjarrod@yahoo.com
 

Contacts:
Dave Guggemos
Clinic Lead

(832) 265-8706
dave.guggemos@earthlink.net
 

Nathan Harnagel
Training Officer
(571) 259-2157
nathanharnagel@yahoo.com
 

Ryszard Zadow
Safety Officer
(832) 428-5864
ryszardzadow@att.net

 

Nancy Kwiecien
Hospitality/Admin Officer

tbd

nckwiecien@outlook.com

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Notes:

• Registration is required

• Payment in Full in Advance Only

• All pilot participants must be current 2024 Commemorative Air Force members.

• It is very rare for new formation pilots to achieve their FAST Wing Card at their first clinic.

• The recommendation to take the wing or lead practical examination is solely at the discretion of the instructor and check pilots.

 

Cancellation Policy:

We will issue a full refund if cancellation is received prior to March 1, 2026.
 

Included in Registration

Each participant will receive Lunch on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and dinner on Thursday (Pizza).  Friday and Saturday dinners will be at a local restaurant (Participants will pick up their own restaurant tabs.).  Formation Clinic instruction, and check pilot examinations, if needed.

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