RIAT 2022 Discussion Thread

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JW22 wrote:
Thu 23 Jun 2022, 2:10 pm
duffspeed wrote:
Thu 23 Jun 2022, 1:21 pm
I'm particularly looking forward to the Austrian Typhoon QRA. Seeing two Typhoons perform a display at the same time is something I've not encountered before and if it's anything like the old RAF Tornado Role Demo, it's going to be very noisy - just as I like it.
Lucky enough to have seen it twice in Austria , I personally think it’s fantastic hopefully they still have the special tail one and send that 🙏
Does anyone know whether they will do their tactical demonstration straight after, or just do the QRA demonstration?
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Very good news for the B-52s. Hugely hope that USAF will do the same with one or two B-1 !

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At Leuchars, one done a solo separately also!

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Dom wrote:
Thu 23 Jun 2022, 4:12 pm
Very good news for the B-52s. Hugely hope that USAF will do the same with one or two B-1 !
Made me wonder if the poster on FC has some substance in what he was saying. Mentioned a B-52 and then boom B-52 confirmed!

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The guy on FC sounds legit. He mentioned the RNLAF are in talks to send x2 F-16 for static back on the 23rd of May (update was on the 6th) and now he got the B-52 right. Now lets see if the B-1B and E-4B arrive :eyes:

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bobby 1211 wrote:
Thu 23 Jun 2022, 3:55 pm
You sure you didn't watch both days?
😂
- here's the video if anyone is wondering.
Quite a feat that they managed to move over a mile East between the take off and the landing...

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Whilst flicking through the FAQ section, I've just noticed that they state the flying display will be starting at 9:45. Have they already stated this elsewhere, as i was assuming it was 10:00.
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is the last of the weekly updates and we go to updates as and when aircraft get confirmed?

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i think theres 2 more weekly updates to go.

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Jameslw1993 wrote:
Thu 23 Jun 2022, 4:00 pm
JW22 wrote:
Thu 23 Jun 2022, 2:10 pm
duffspeed wrote:
Thu 23 Jun 2022, 1:21 pm
I'm particularly looking forward to the Austrian Typhoon QRA. Seeing two Typhoons perform a display at the same time is something I've not encountered before and if it's anything like the old RAF Tornado Role Demo, it's going to be very noisy - just as I like it.
Lucky enough to have seen it twice in Austria , I personally think it’s fantastic hopefully they still have the special tail one and send that 🙏
Does anyone know whether they will do their tactical demonstration straight after, or just do the QRA demonstration?
I’d assume so , once the herc has landed they go straight into the routine

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bobby 1211 wrote:
Thu 23 Jun 2022, 5:12 pm
The guy on FC sounds legit. He mentioned the RNLAF are in talks to send x2 F-16 for static back on the 23rd of May (update was on the 6th) and now he got the B-52 right. Now lets see if the B-1B and E-4B arrive :eyes:
Sorry, I'm lost, What is The FC, as I am new to this forum ;)

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Skedge2187 wrote:
Thu 23 Jun 2022, 8:42 pm
bobby 1211 wrote:
Thu 23 Jun 2022, 5:12 pm
The guy on FC sounds legit. He mentioned the RNLAF are in talks to send x2 F-16 for static back on the 23rd of May (update was on the 6th) and now he got the B-52 right. Now lets see if the B-1B and E-4B arrive :eyes:
Sorry, I'm lost, What is The FC, as I am new to this forum ;)
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While most of the discussion has been anout the B52 (Fantastic work Peter and Team) What has gone under the radar is the Support the Irish Air Corps are giving this year is absolutely fantastic in their 100th year. The addition of the IAC PC12 may well actually be an Airshow debut given the first show in Ireland doesn't happen until the week after RIAT and they are new to service.

IAC only has around 16 planes, so roughly a 3rd of their fixed wing fleet will be at RIAT (Note - Planes not Helicopters, if we go by their full fleet its roughly a 5th of their entire fleet which is still fantastic support)

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jasonT1981 wrote:
Thu 23 Jun 2022, 8:43 pm
Skedge2187 wrote:
Thu 23 Jun 2022, 8:42 pm
bobby 1211 wrote:
Thu 23 Jun 2022, 5:12 pm
The guy on FC sounds legit. He mentioned the RNLAF are in talks to send x2 F-16 for static back on the 23rd of May (update was on the 6th) and now he got the B-52 right. Now lets see if the B-1B and E-4B arrive :eyes:
Sorry, I'm lost, What is The FC, as I am new to this forum ;)
Another Aviation forum.

While most of the discussion has been anout the B52 (Fantastic work Peter and Team) What has gone under the radar is the Support the Irish Air Corps are giving this year is absolutely fantastic in their 100th year. The addition of the IAC PC12 may well actually be an Airshow debut given the first show in Ireland doesn't happen until the week after RIAT and they are new to service.

IAC only has around 16 planes, so roughly a 3rd of their fixed wing fleet will be at RIAT (Note - Planes not Helicopters, if we go by their full fleet its roughly a 5th of their entire fleet which is still fantastic support)
I reckon you might be on Facebook too 🤣.

It's amazing support from the Irish I agree.
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CJS wrote:
Thu 23 Jun 2022, 9:22 pm
jasonT1981 wrote:
Thu 23 Jun 2022, 8:43 pm
Skedge2187 wrote:
Thu 23 Jun 2022, 8:42 pm
bobby 1211 wrote:
Thu 23 Jun 2022, 5:12 pm
The guy on FC sounds legit. He mentioned the RNLAF are in talks to send x2 F-16 for static back on the 23rd of May (update was on the 6th) and now he got the B-52 right. Now lets see if the B-1B and E-4B arrive :eyes:
Sorry, I'm lost, What is The FC, as I am new to this forum ;)
Another Aviation forum.

While most of the discussion has been anout the B52 (Fantastic work Peter and Team) What has gone under the radar is the Support the Irish Air Corps are giving this year is absolutely fantastic in their 100th year. The addition of the IAC PC12 may well actually be an Airshow debut given the first show in Ireland doesn't happen until the week after RIAT and they are new to service.

IAC only has around 16 planes, so roughly a 3rd of their fixed wing fleet will be at RIAT (Note - Planes not Helicopters, if we go by their full fleet its roughly a 5th of their entire fleet which is still fantastic support)
I reckon you might be on Facebook too 🤣.

It's amazing support from the Irish I agree.
You would be correct lol.

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This year's show will be amazing RIAT team have done an amazing job. Never seen a B52 flying before A B1 would be mega but not expecting anymore USAF stuff. The line up looks amazing can't wait.

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Light Chop wrote:
Thu 23 Jun 2022, 5:12 pm
bobby 1211 wrote:
Thu 23 Jun 2022, 3:55 pm
You sure you didn't watch both days?
😂
- here's the video if anyone is wondering.
Quite a feat that they managed to move over a mile East between the take off and the landing...
An even more impressive feat was running a mile west between the landing and the landing, to catch the chute, changing the weather to sunny from heavy cloud and filling the showground with 80000 people in around 20 seconds!
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Thought I would put it into context for those berating the fact that there are a few prop based displays..

Jets displaying..

RAF Typhoon demo
RAF F35B flyby
Italian Typhoon
Swiss F18
Spanish F18
Austrian Air power Demo x2 Typhoons
Greek F16
Belgian F16
Hungarian Gripen
Swedish Gripen
Finnish Hawk
USAF B52
Red Arrows
Frecci tricolori
Black Eagles

Think that is a pretty impressive line up of jet power to go on 👍

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AARDVARK wrote:
Thu 23 Jun 2022, 11:30 pm
Thought I would put it into context for those berating the fact that there are a few prop based displays..

Jets displaying..

RAF Typhoon demo
RAF F35B flyby
Italian Typhoon
Swiss F18
Spanish F18
Austrian Air power Demo x2 Typhoons
Greek F16
Belgian F16
Hungarian Gripen
Swedish Gripen
Finnish Hawk
USAF B52
Red Arrows
Frecci tricolori
Black Eagles

Think that is a pretty impressive line up of jet power to go on 👍
Add to that the

Italian T-346A Master
Swedish SAAB SK.60
2Xcel Boeing 727 (Friday only)

Even with a trainer theme that is highlighting many types of Props, this is still the biggest collection of jets in the UK, and one of the biggest in Europe post Covid and airshows returning.

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Anyone know whether the Greeks have the specially painted f-16 back , know when I spoke to the crew a few years back it was under heavy maintenance

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JW22 wrote:
Fri 24 Jun 2022, 5:26 am
Anyone know whether the Greeks have the specially painted f-16 back , know when I spoke to the crew a few years back it was under heavy maintenance
Personally I hope not, I much prefer a dirty bird

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The Zeus Demo. Team website states that they use a jet in a standard colour scheme.

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After practicing with a somewhat ‘clean’ F-16 from what I can see on their social media pages, I believe the Zeus team has once again started using an aircraft outfitted with the Conformal Fuel Tanks.
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I think this question was covered a few months ago in this thread, and it seems that the Greeks have confirmed that they now use a standard F-16 with CFTs, rather than a specially painted one.

In Denmark last weekend, it was a standard jet with CFTs.

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Four hours’ flying in Friday.

I quite like the truncated day. It’s a nice chilled way into the show, and obvs there are still arrivals, so people get to see static aircraft “live”.

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Friday has become my favourite day, a mix of movements and a smaller show to allow, as Tommy mentioned, a brief trek around the static and the odd stall. If I have a small whinge about it's the lack of a movement sheet available for the day in the Main area. There is one in the FRIAT area, thankfully I have my FRIAT spy :lol

There's been a few negative comments regarding the lineup, but some perspective is needed. The last two years missed, a war in Europe, the current economic situation. All should have an impact on the show but In all honesty it's not warranted. The lack of USAF/USN demos is a shame, but only that. Swiss F18, Spanish F18, Belgian F16, Austrian Demo....My money's worth right there. Add in the static gems (A4!!!!!!! Lansen!!!!!) and I should be a happy, if a little crispy around the edges, bunny by Friday night. Work means Saturday, Sunday and probably Monday is off limits this year.

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