Royal International Air Tattoo 2017 Discussion Thread

[bizfreeq]

It IS only February!

[MRTT]

Swedish Air Force Historic Flight has RIAT provisionally listed on their website, RIAT put out a reply on Facebook saying they weren't attending but that has been removed.

[jaydean]

It'd be good to see the Swedish Air Force Historic Flight again. They were becoming regulars at Waddo

[MRTT]

Agree, can't see it happening though, to be honest.

They're listed to bring the Viggen, Tunnan, Lansen, SK60 & 2x Draken.

[Supra]

Only a 'sea change' of CAA requirements would ever see them display in the UK again, especially as the Shoreham Report due out next week??, will reinforce.....
Or the SAFHF change their stance on NOT providing the correct CAA required pilot, aircraft & display certification!!

[Alfie]

Copied from a topic about RIAT 2016:- RIAT is run too MAA rulings, not CAA. Does this still apply and if so how does it effect the Swedish Historic Flight?

[tj1978]

I don't see why the SAFHF wouldn't be able to display some their jets at RIAT. Last year the Mig-15 displayed at a number of UK airshows, albeit it was restricted to flybys only and no aerobatics. Now correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the Mig-15 classed as an historic aircraft?..........Although I can see the issue arisings with the SAFHF not being able to display all their jets, as the Viggen & Drakken have afterburners, which is obviously an issue for the CAA or MAA.

[GVLCN]

Would be amazing to see a viggen back at the show, I always looked forward to seeing the splinter camouflaged ones at fairford each year.

[MRTT]

I don't see why the SAFHF wouldn't be able to display some their jets at RIAT. Last year the Mig-15 displayed at a number of UK airshows, albeit it was restricted to flybys only and no aerobatics. Now correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the Mig-15 classed as an historic aircraft?..........Although I can see the issue arisings with the SAFHF not being able to display all their jets, as the Viggen & Drakken have afterburners, which is obviously an issue for the CAA or MAA.

Difference is, the Mig-15 pilot has a DA for the UK, I believe the SWAFHF don't currently hold one.

[tj1978]

I don't see why the SAFHF wouldn't be able to display some their jets at RIAT. Last year the Mig-15 displayed at a number of UK airshows, albeit it was restricted to flybys only and no aerobatics. Now correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the Mig-15 classed as an historic aircraft?..........Although I can see the issue arisings with the SAFHF not being able to display all their jets, as the Viggen & Drakken have afterburners, which is obviously an issue for the CAA or MAA.

Difference is, the Mig-15 pilot has a DA for the UK, I believe the SWAFHF don't currently hold one.

Ah right, I see MRTT. Well thats certainly going to put a spanner in the works if they're planning on coming over then.

[the concerned]

Aren't all the pilots military and as they have displayed here before what is the issue

[MRTT]

No, the Swedish Air Force Historic Flight is not a Military organization, hence why their aircraft are on the Civil register.

[Gary]

I see Fallon offered the Cypriot Defence Minister Christoforos Fokaides and the Cypriot Air Wing the chance to attend RIAT during his recent visit Would be great to see something won't hold my breath though https://www.gov.uk/government/news/brit ... -operation

[jasonT1981]

Wouldn't mind seeing their Mi-35.

[Two66]

Booked my early bird tickets up in January to attend my second RIAT after coming for the first time last year. Looking forward to the thunderbirds, although I do hope that the mass of F16 and Typhoon from last years show are broken up a bit. Would love to see a Tonka flying about! Hope the Osprey returns as I missed that display last year and would of course love the USAF to bring something really special over as its their special year.

I do aim to give the static more of a look around this year, really skimmed it last year in the break between the fast jets. A part of that is an earlier start though

[jaydean]

Would love to see a Tonka flying about!

Me too, we're lucky to get a static now. It wasn't too long ago that they used to perform a duo pyro show. Those days are gone

[grogresaurus77]

No update in terms of confirmed aircraft this week. However the list has been updated to reflect air arms of which discussions are ongoing, and also 22 chiefs will be in attendance this year.

[jasonT1981]

It seems discussions have been entered with the Air forces of Canada, Finland and Czech Republic as well as many others

http://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/aircra ... dates-2017

No aircraft update until next week though

The Royal International Air Tattoo
Just now ·
There’s lots going on behind the scenes this week with the Air Tattoo team attending the EAC Convention 2017 in Malta! This gathering of the European airshow industry will produce lots of discussions and we will have an update for you next week and hopefully more aircraft to confirm.

For now, we can confirm that 22 Chiefs will be in attendance at the show, double the number confirmed this time last year, and we’ve also updated our invited nation's list, showing which countries we are in on-going discussions with! View the list here: bit.ly/2mfXyFR #RIAT17

However, the Americans will be releasing schedules today.. though we may not see them until next week

Air Combat Command Aerial Events
2 mins ·
Today could be the day for schedule release unfortunately, I am traveling this week, so the schedule will be posted on Facebook, and our webpage next week.

[Gary]

There is also a declined or not participating list at the bottom

Not Participating Declined
Algerian Air Force, Bangladesh Air Force, Hellenic Navy, Turkish Navy

[Rory76]

Air Combat Command Aerial Events
2 mins ·
Today could be the day for schedule release unfortunately, I am traveling this week, so the schedule will be posted on Facebook, and our webpage next week.

I also saw this on one of the FB pages, is it the official page or a fan page?