F22 potential

[jgbenni]

With the F22 raptors still being around and no sign of leaving yet, do we think we might get a late announcement of maybe a flyby or static display?

I know they are on deployment etc so it might not happen but would be very cool if it did.

Whats everyones thoughts?

[Pauld339]

No-one knows (or at least no-one who would be able to confirm either way) so it seems pointless to speculate.

[jgbenni]

No-one knows (or at least no-one who would be able to confirm either way) so it seems pointless to speculate.

Yeah very true, we will find out in due course

[RunAndBreak]

This is speculation and theory, if it bothers you, don't read this post.

There was rumours that one of the pilots had been the F-22 demo pilot previously. If he were to display, I assume he would have to get PDA.

Therefore, if he goes up for a PDA a week or two before, it all but guarantees an F-22 RIAT display?

[Nighthawke]

Surely if he's a previous demo pilot and thus not current then he is not authorised as a USAF demo pilot.

[RunAndBreak]

Fair point.

[James Cutting]

That's only come about because one of the airframes was the 2017 RIAT display jet.

[RunAndBreak]

That's only come about because one of the airframes was the 2017 RIAT display jet.

Ah thats the full story.

Thanks james

[Steven]

We already have a RIAT discussion thread running I'm not sure why you've started another!