RIAT 2022 Discussion Thread

[edhunter]

Both Belgian air component and the Slovenian army aviation command are flashing as ongoing.

[rockfordstone]

the germans doing a display? they haven't done that for a while. can we convince them to fly a tonka?

[CJS]

Stellar update, nicely done DBH

[Tommy]

the germans doing a display? they haven't done that for a while. can we convince them to fly a tonka?

The German Army used to display their Bo-105 pre-retirement (2015/16 iirc), so it’s great to see them bring an NH90 - in the camo, they look really tops.

Still unsure about Luftwaffe flying displays beyond limited things like flypasts and/or test pilot EF2000 displays.

[jasonT1981]

Very nice additions, never seen the NH90 or 727 before. Would have liked to see the 727 flying but a nice boost to the static to have it.

Good news about the 'mixed formation flypasts'

[boff180]

the germans doing a display? they haven't done that for a while. can we convince them to fly a tonka?

The German Army used to display their Bo-105 pre-retirement (2015/16 iirc), so it’s great to see them bring an NH90 - in the camo, they look really tops.

Still unsure about Luftwaffe flying displays beyond limited things like flypasts and/or test pilot EF2000 displays.

They flew a “normal” Typhoon display at Mollis in 2019.

[jasonT1981]

Looks like The Blades will be at RIAT too

[CJS]

Interesting - iirc The Blades did a flypast with the 727 at Cosford a few years ago.

[FarnboroJohn]

Interesting - iirc The Blades did a flypast with the 727 at Cosford a few years ago.

And Farnborough.

[CJS]

Interesting - iirc The Blades did a flypast with the 727 at Cosford a few years ago.

And Farnborough.

'Tis a shame the 727 isn't flying, it's such a graceful aircraft.

[bobby 1211]

I think both the 727 and B-17 should be flying

[Chris G]

I think both the 727 and B-17 should be flying

I'm sure come July there will of been a few tweeks to the flying programme, as long as we don't have to put up with The Blades in the flying display i'll be happy.

[jasonT1981]

Has it ever been said why there are no shuttle buses to Arrivals or at least Monay departures? I would love to attend but with no shuttle bus it makes it too difficult.

I am guessing not enough demand for it?

[CJS]

I think both the 727 and B-17 should be flying

I'm sure come July there will of been a few tweeks to the flying programme, as long as we don't have to put up with The Blades in the flying display i'll be happy.

Age old argument I know, but The Blades fly their display really *really* well. They also do what they can to make it work on such a massive flightline, but yes, unless you're pretty near display centre they can get a bit lost.

[AARDVARK]

If we do get F35/A10 demo teams ,maybe B1/B52 fly-pasts ,Belgium F16 and possibly French fast jet and of course RAF Typhoon then I will be a happy chappy.. not taking away from the trainer theme!
Then again any show is better than none at all!

[8674planes]

USAF Heritage Flight self confirmed with F35 and A10:

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

[verreli]

USAF Heritage Flight self confirmed with F35 and A10:

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

Anticipated but still... very nice.

[jasonT1981]

Very good

Not seen an A10 display in decades.

Also interesting to note that the confirmed aircraft section on the RIAT site says *NEW* beside the latest confirmed aircraft.

https://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/aircr ... d-aircraft

[Tommy]

Absolutely splendid news.

[Mike]

I wonder what the chances of an A-10/P-47 HF are

[JJC]

Nice. Hopefully they’ll be performing solos as well!

[CJS]

Super dooper

The A-10 is such a cool aircraft. +1 for hopefully solo displays too as well as / part of The Heritage Flight.

[jasonT1981]

So we have a Thunderbolt and Lightning... that's very very frightning.

I'll see myself out!

[knoxy17]

Hopefully the F35 demo team .

[lynothehammer]

Amazing news, better start saving some pennies for the A10 swag...