RIAT 2021 Participation and Discussion Thread

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Tommy wrote:
Tue 08 Dec 2020, 4:33 pm
Fairford and Legends entries confirmed but “TBD”
I would guess it will be the F-16, and maybe the HF, just because last show the plan didn't work as planned, like we had with the F-22 in the past (I try to mention a try again), and of course the F-16 is already available in Europe from either Spangdahlem or Aviano.
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Some accounts “like” many things simply on the basis of engagement. I guess we’ll see. The flip side is that they cannot “dislike” a post, and they haven’t said “yes” when they had the opportunity to do so.

Let’s not immediately turn the thread into jumping on every little morsel or crumb of something and try to keep it based on real, tangible and meaningful evidence. I’m all for rumour, but let’s base it on something worthwhile. 👍🏻

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Will do 👍🏻

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I'll take an F-15 from LN to be honest. Ill be happy with whatever turns up assuming we have a show. The fact that the US intend on coming is a real positive sign.

Have the Swedish Historic flight been confirmed yet? :smirk:

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During the virtual riat the Polsih MIG-29 demo team said they were due to display at the show this year, hopefully they will attend in 2021.

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bobby 1211 wrote:
Tue 08 Dec 2020, 7:41 pm
During the virtual riat the Polsih MIG-29 demo team said they were due to display at the show this year, hopefully they will attend in 2021.
The same was said about the flanker and the Spanish harriers too. Now the debates can start

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It’s not the F-35, then!

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I have a firm belief that riat 2021 will be going ahead

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Tommy wrote:
Tue 08 Dec 2020, 2:03 pm
Interesting. What’s your sauce?
Ketchup for me please Tommy...
Tommy wrote:
Tue 08 Dec 2020, 8:16 pm

It’s not the F-35, then!
Not the US one at any rate, other F-35s are available though. Did the RAF ever mention working up a demo for the future?
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Tue 08 Dec 2020, 4:55 pm
Tommy wrote:
Tue 08 Dec 2020, 4:33 pm
Fairford and Legends entries confirmed but “TBD”
I would guess it will be the F-16, and maybe the HF, just because last show the plan didn't work as planned, like we had with the F-22 in the past (I try to mention a try again), and of course the F-16 is already available in Europe from either Spangdahlem or Aviano.
Didn't the HF display in the UK using only UK based assets one year? i.e. a Lakenheath F-15 and a P-51 that was based here - or have I made that up?
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aviodromefriend wrote:
Tue 08 Dec 2020, 4:55 pm
Tommy wrote:
Tue 08 Dec 2020, 4:33 pm
Fairford and Legends entries confirmed but “TBD”
I would guess it will be the F-16, and maybe the HF, just because last show the plan didn't work as planned, like we had with the F-22 in the past (I try to mention a try again), and of course the F-16 is already available in Europe from either Spangdahlem or Aviano.
At the bottom of post on Twitter for the raptor schedule it does say international dates yet to be released read what you want in to that, but for me it looks promising for the raptor demo team.

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Hope the raptor or viper then

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edhunter wrote:
Tue 08 Dec 2020, 8:29 pm
aviodromefriend wrote:
Tue 08 Dec 2020, 4:55 pm
Tommy wrote:
Tue 08 Dec 2020, 4:33 pm
Fairford and Legends entries confirmed but “TBD”
I would guess it will be the F-16, and maybe the HF, just because last show the plan didn't work as planned, like we had with the F-22 in the past (I try to mention a try again), and of course the F-16 is already available in Europe from either Spangdahlem or Aviano.
At the bottom of post on Twitter for the raptor schedule it does say international dates yet to be released read what you want in to that, but for me it looks promising for the raptor demo team.
Hmmm...you're an optimist for sure if that makes it 'look promising for the Raptor demo team'. It doesn't rule it out, but it's a looooong way from ruling it in too.

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Do we have the a-10 schedule yet?

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CJS wrote:
Tue 08 Dec 2020, 8:34 pm
edhunter wrote:
Tue 08 Dec 2020, 8:29 pm
aviodromefriend wrote:
Tue 08 Dec 2020, 4:55 pm
Tommy wrote:
Tue 08 Dec 2020, 4:33 pm
Fairford and Legends entries confirmed but “TBD”
I would guess it will be the F-16, and maybe the HF, just because last show the plan didn't work as planned, like we had with the F-22 in the past (I try to mention a try again), and of course the F-16 is already available in Europe from either Spangdahlem or Aviano.
At the bottom of post on Twitter for the raptor schedule it does say international dates yet to be released read what you want in to that, but for me it looks promising for the raptor demo team.
Hmmm...you're an optimist for sure if that makes it 'look promising for the Raptor demo team'. It doesn't rule it out, but it's a looooong way from ruling it in too.

As for the comments about liking a post/comment on their social media accounts - find a comment they haven't liked!
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edhunter wrote:
Tue 08 Dec 2020, 8:49 pm
Do we have the a-10 schedule yet?
Yes. It's on the website under the consolodated schedule. I don't think they released an individual one.

https://www.acc.af.mil/Home/Aerial-Even ... hxCKQ9bZA/

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CJS wrote:
Tue 08 Dec 2020, 8:26 pm

Didn't the HF display in the UK using only UK based assets one year? i.e. a Lakenheath F-15 and a P-51 that was based here - or have I made that up?
The ACC demo teams borrow local jets whenever possible, so the old F-15 teams always used Lakenheath aircraft, the A-10 used the Spang based aircraft and (as last year) the F-16 team use Spang jets too.

Also, the only HF cleared pilots are the ACC Demo Pilots so if the F-35 team say it isn't them coming, it isn't an F-35 USAF Heritage Flight.

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Thanks Andy :up:
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USAF A-10C Demonstration Team has RIAT and Flying Legends on their 2021 schedule, as published on their Facebook page

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Brilliant! First participant (tentative schedule currently)
I am impartial to a bit of jet noise.

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Very nice 😃
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Fantastic!

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The Raptor Demo team pilot responded to a comment I made just before, confirming they won’t be present at RIAT 2021 but are hopeful for 2022

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Of course the team themselves didn’t say this but the pilot has said this. Take this with what you will but it now seems unlikely

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Streffo123 wrote:
Wed 09 Dec 2020, 12:27 pm
Of course the team themselves didn’t say this but the pilot has said this. Take this with what you will but it now seems unlikely
I would imagine the pilot probably considers him/herself to be somewhat integral to 'the team' though :lol:
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