RIAT 2022 Discussion Thread

[bobby 1211]

The joint helicopter command (or whatever it is called) are really taking their time with confirming what they can send to RIAT this year (chinook demo self-confirmed ages ago).

[cg_341]

JHC probably trying to work out who deals with helicopters within their organisation, and then from there will need to work out who deals with helicopters in the UK, then helicopters in the UK when flying, then helicopters in the UK when flying in the UK, then helicopters in the UK when flying in the UK to or at an event, and then finally which person is responsible for contacting the person responsible for helicopters in the UK when flying in the UK to or at an event.

That's if there's anyone there that bothers reading emails in the first place.

[capercaillie]

JHC probably trying to work out who deals with helicopters within their organisation, and then from there will need to work out who deals with helicopters in the UK, then helicopters in the UK when flying, then helicopters in the UK when flying in the UK, then helicopters in the UK when flying in the UK to or at an event, and then finally which person is responsible for contacting the person responsible for helicopters in the UK when flying in the UK to or at an event.

That's if there's anyone there that bothers reading emails in the first place.

Too busy comparing choppers by the sounds of it?

Do you think the Chinook will turn up anyway even if JHC haven't gone through all of your listed protocol?

[JMC]

What do we all reckon for tomorrows update?

I'm going to take a stab in the dark and say Solo Turk!

[MarkEstus]

I'm going to go for a Static B-52

[bobby 1211]

Czech ALCA demo

[Gripenjetphotos]

I'm going to go for a Static B-52

I second this, or that it’ll be announced soon that is….

[Frogfoot]

What do we all reckon for tomorrows update?

I'm going to take a stab in the dark and say Solo Turk!

Turkish Stars

[Bodz156]

Tomorrow - hoping for some more USAF statics & something from the Navy. Got to be time soon for the RNLAF to say what they have available, hoping they'll have a couple of 16s because they can't have long left in service. Like others I would love to see The Turkish Stars return to RIAT & I wonder if any of those rare countries (Egypt, Thai, Zambia) will turn green

Also, hoping for some positive news about the extra Czech fliers that haven't yet been confirmed...

[rockfordstone]

What do we all reckon for tomorrows update?

I'm going to take a stab in the dark and say Solo Turk!

Turkish Stars

I am currently in turkey. Working on it

[Flightech]

I know this has been mentioned but the US Heritage Flight. F35 and A10 demo is showing for RIAT again 15-17 July

https://www.airforceheritageflight.org/ ... -schedule/

[verreli]

I know this has been mentioned but the US Heritage Flight. F35 and A10 demo is showing for RIAT again 15-17 July

https://www.airforceheritageflight.org/ ... -schedule/

The info is inaccurate. For example, Fleet Week shows the F35 which has now been moved to Salinas. i.e. don't get your hopes up.

[Gripenjetphotos]

Gut feeling for me is the Dutch NH90, possibly a pair of F-16’s, maybe the new A330?

[CJS]

I'm going for a mass JP update - y'know, for the training theme and all that...

[cg_341]

Do you think the Chinook will turn up anyway even if JHC haven't gone through all of your listed protocol?

Dare I say it wouldn't be the first time squadrons have taken event participation in to their own hands!

[CJS]

Do you think the Chinook will turn up anyway even if JHC haven't gone through all of your listed protocol?

Dare I say it wouldn't be the first time squadrons have taken event participation in to their own massive orange waving hands!

Just fixed that for you

[westhamfan84]

Looking forward to todays update I think we may get confirmation from turkey my head says solo Turk but I would love it to be the Turkish stars as we have 2 F16s in the display already.

[Luke28]

I'd be happy with no cancellations and a couple of decent statics, maybe from the Canadians or Dutch.

[Cole]

I'd be happy with no cancellations and a couple of decent statics, maybe from the Canadians or Dutch.

Maybe some dutch PC-7s for the training theme ?

[bobby 1211]

Egyptian air force not participating
Along with Zambian air force, and it looks like new Zealand air force have cancelled

[Frogfoot]

New Zealand and Zambia not attending too.

[Bodz156]

New Zealand going for the record short confirmation there

[bobby 1211]

No matter what they confirm today it will be a sad update for me - I was so exited what Egypt or zambia could potentially send.

[rdchawk]

Something from Japan in todays update

[Flightech]

Let's hope the Thailand and India stick to their words. Japan is on the potential list