Classic jet display rules relaxed

[Dr Jekyll]

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?

[Dr Jekyll]

Also I suspect the persuading the CAA to allow a Starfighter a permit to fly would be tricky, straight wings or not..

[Dr Jekyll]

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.

HHA's wording implies they are looking to use it on contracts, not sell it. Though if they don't get any suitable contracts this may change if it hasn't already.

[Dr Jekyll]

V8 Fettler said:

HHA's Buccaneer is categorised for civilian use http://www.hunterteam.com/Buccaneer/

">After over 2750 hours of design verification and critical system analysis work by HHA staff, the aircraft was classified in the BCAR A8-20 ‘Complex’ category for civilian use.<"

I think at least one of the Thunder city Buccaneers flew on a G reg in the UK before being flown out to South Africa. Either a test or ferry flight.