We have been notified of a technical issue which may affect the safe operation of our ejector seats in Typhoon and @rafredarrows aircraft. We have paused non-essential flying as a temporary safety precaution until the situation is better understood. https://t.co/iDqOqnw88w
From late this afternoon. Also affecting German Typhoons.
Good job that it is a week later than RIAT
Reds and Typhoons grounded.
Re: Reds and Typhoons grounded.
Indeed. The flying display would have looked a bit anaemic without the RSV, Austrian and RAF Typhoons, never mind Reds and Finnish Hawk which all use those seats.
Re: Reds and Typhoons grounded.
Whilst Hawks are back flying, the issue has now spread to USN Super Hornets/Growlers and USAF F-35A fleets.
It seems to be limited to the Mk16 ejector seat.
It seems to be limited to the Mk16 ejector seat.
Re: Reds and Typhoons grounded.
Typhoons were back flying as well pdq. Even had a pair of them fly right over my house at low level early yesterday afternoon, which is not exactly a regular occurrence here in South Berkshire, but a very welcome sight and sound none the less