More than welcome mrmalaya!
JAS 39 GRIPEN (Czech Republic Air Force) at RIAT 2017.
Belgian F-16AM Fighting Falcon at RIAT 2017. Wicked use of wing tip smoke in this high-G routine.
Sorry, don’t know the answer to that. I looked on the web site but didn’t say.
USAF F-16 THUNDERBIRDS Demonstration Team at RIAT 2017.
Army Air Corps WAH-64D APACHE Attack Helicopter at RIAT 2017.
You’re welcome! Was a fantastic show (despite the poor light). It’ll be an annual trip for me from now on.
Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4 flown by Flight Lieutenant Ryan Lawton, from 29(R) Sqn based at RAF Coningsby demonstrating its agility at RIAT 2017.
It IS considered a real but small aircraft passed the 20KG mark hence the LMA scheme. There is a max limit for RC aircraft. 150KG I think but I’m open to being corrected on that.
There is a large model aircraft approval scheme set out by the CAA and operated by the LMA for any model over 20KG. The design and construction of the model has to be reviewed and approved. On completion the model must be flown safely 6 times for 10 minutes to prove the model is airworthy and the pilot is able to fly it competently. Only that named pilot on the certification can then fly it at public shows.
Sally B making her show stopping appearance at RIAT 2017.
Turkish Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon with full smoke effects in an awesome solo performance at RIAT 2017.
Italian Air Force demonstrate the ‘swing wing’ Tornado with in-flight variable wing geometry at RIAT 2017. Flown very…flamboyantly.
Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Avro Lancaster at RIAT 2017.
Another twin engined, afterburner equipped, fast jet demonstrated by the Spanish Air Force at RIAT 2017. The quite awesome, F-18.
The B-2 Spirit flew in from Whiteman Air Force Base to make two passes down the runway at RAF Fairford. An awesome sight as it was escorted by two F-15s.
Big Christen Eagle…with cool smoke system…
Flight the next day but with some onboard footage…