Classic jet display rules relaxed
Discussion
www.air-shows.org.uk/2018/02/airshow-news-straight...
It seems that ex military jets will be allowed to do aerobatics at UK airshows, but only if they are straight winged.
Any chance of a Starfighter on the circuit?
It seems that ex military jets will be allowed to do aerobatics at UK airshows, but only if they are straight winged.
Any chance of a Starfighter on the circuit?
Dr Jekyll said:
www.air-shows.org.uk/2018/02/airshow-news-straight...
It seems that ex military jets will be allowed to do aerobatics at UK airshows, but only if they are straight winged.
Any chance of a Starfighter on the circuit?
Can someone who understands these things explain the logic behind this decision? Thanks It seems that ex military jets will be allowed to do aerobatics at UK airshows, but only if they are straight winged.
Any chance of a Starfighter on the circuit?
Dr Jekyll said:
www.air-shows.org.uk/2018/02/airshow-news-straight...
It seems that ex military jets will be allowed to do aerobatics at UK airshows, but only if they are straight winged.
Any chance of a Starfighter on the circuit?
You/ve probably got more chance of seeing an x-wing fighter/ imperial cruiser.It seems that ex military jets will be allowed to do aerobatics at UK airshows, but only if they are straight winged.
Any chance of a Starfighter on the circuit?
As far as I know only a handful of F-104s are airworthy and they are in the US (mainly Florida).
The rest are in museums/ storage/ gate guard duties (which is probably the best place for them).
Aerobatics and Starfighters ... hmm. That may not end well.
I'm sure Eric will be along soon to defend their honour. (see the UFO thread in NP&E)
Edited by Red 4 on Saturday 17th February 14:35
The Norwegians recently restored an F104s to airworthy status.
I'd love to see an F-104 flying again. The howl they made was straight out of a Gerry Anderson TV show.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QYjig2UDlE
I'd love to see an F-104 flying again. The howl they made was straight out of a Gerry Anderson TV show.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QYjig2UDlE
Tony1963 said:
If you want to get up close to a Starfighter in the U.K. the collection at Bruntingthorpe has one.
As far as I know, there are no flying reheat jets in the U.K. outside of the military. The CAA gets all scared.
Hawker Hunter Aviation has a Sukhoi Fitter, described as "> The aircraft, its systems and spares are maintained in such a condition that it can readily be reactivated to flight status, should a contractual tasking arise which requires the performance and flight envelope of the SU22 platform. <"As far as I know, there are no flying reheat jets in the U.K. outside of the military. The CAA gets all scared.
V8 Fettler said:
Hawker Hunter Aviation has a Sukhoi Fitter, described as "> The aircraft, its systems and spares are maintained in such a condition that it can readily be reactivated to flight status, should a contractual tasking arise which requires the performance and flight envelope of the SU22 platform. <"
Bloody hell - talk about corporate gobbledgook."We have a flyable SU-22 should anyone want to make use of it" would have been fine.
Eric Mc said:
Bloody hell - talk about corporate gobbledgook.
"We have a flyable SU-22 should anyone want to make use of it" would have been fine.
"We have a flyable SU-22 should anyone want to make use of it" would have been fine.
'The SU22M4 is currently in storage in HHA’s RAF Scampton, undergoing regular anti-det maintenance and custodial ground runs. The aircraft, its systems and spares are maintained in such a condition that it can readily be reactivated to flight status, should a contractual tasking arise which requires the performance and flight envelope of the SU22 platform.'
https://www.hunterteam.com/sukhoi/
V8 Fettler said:
Tony1963 said:
If you want to get up close to a Starfighter in the U.K. the collection at Bruntingthorpe has one.
As far as I know, there are no flying reheat jets in the U.K. outside of the military. The CAA gets all scared.
Hawker Hunter Aviation has a Sukhoi Fitter, described as "> The aircraft, its systems and spares are maintained in such a condition that it can readily be reactivated to flight status, should a contractual tasking arise which requires the performance and flight envelope of the SU22 platform. <"As far as I know, there are no flying reheat jets in the U.K. outside of the military. The CAA gets all scared.
V8 Fettler said:
Hawker Hunter Aviation has a Sukhoi Fitter, described as "> The aircraft, its systems and spares are maintained in such a condition that it can readily be reactivated to flight status, should a contractual tasking arise which requires the performance and flight envelope of the SU22 platform. <"
Having a fast jet in flyable condition, and having an approval for flight are two very different things indeed. I'm guessing the value to a foreign buyer is greatly enhanced by the Fitter's current state. It won't fly in UK airspace. Tony1963 said:
V8 Fettler said:
Hawker Hunter Aviation has a Sukhoi Fitter, described as "> The aircraft, its systems and spares are maintained in such a condition that it can readily be reactivated to flight status, should a contractual tasking arise which requires the performance and flight envelope of the SU22 platform. <"
Having a fast jet in flyable condition, and having an approval for flight are two very different things indeed. I'm guessing the value to a foreign buyer is greatly enhanced by the Fitter's current state. It won't fly in UK airspace. Dr Jekyll said:
Tony1963 said:
V8 Fettler said:
Hawker Hunter Aviation has a Sukhoi Fitter, described as "> The aircraft, its systems and spares are maintained in such a condition that it can readily be reactivated to flight status, should a contractual tasking arise which requires the performance and flight envelope of the SU22 platform. <"
Having a fast jet in flyable condition, and having an approval for flight are two very different things indeed. I'm guessing the value to a foreign buyer is greatly enhanced by the Fitter's current state. It won't fly in UK airspace. Dr Jekyll said:
Also I suspect the persuading the CAA to allow a Starfighter a permit to fly would be tricky, straight wings or not..
Not a problem for a visiting aircraft, as Swedish AF Historic Flight jets have visited UK airspace as recently as last year, the Tunnan, Lansen, Draken and Viggen all transited UK through UK, enroute to Jersey for the airshow there last summer.Gassing Station | Boats, Planes & Trains | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff