King Air Practice Displays
UPDATE 17/05/16 0827L: I have just noticed the NOTAMS referred to in this article have been deleted, we do not know why or if these effect the King Air Practice Display Programe
We have noticed some possible times to catch a 45(R)Sqn King Air Practice Display at RAF Cranwell now they are practising at lower level. These times are taken from NOTAMS so there may be a Primary & Secondary slot each day with the team favouring the Primary unless weather is against them, in which case they would switch to the Secondary, or they could be looking to display at both times. They may also choose not to go up every day so please take these times as a guide only unless something is said Officially by the Team. Should there be any change or new information released I will update this post so make sure you check back just before you decide to visit.
Times
Monday 9th May 0750-0815 then 1045-1110
Tuesday 10th May 0750-0815 then 1045-1110
Wednesday 11th May 0750-0815 then 1045-1110
Thursday 12th May 0750-0815 then 1045-1110
Friday 13th May 0750-0815 then 1045-1110
Monday 16th May 0750-0815 then 1045-1110
Tuesday 17th May 0750-0815 then 1045-1110
Wednesday 18th May 0750-0815 then 1045-1110
Thursday 19th May 0750-0815 then 1045-1110
The NOTAM was active on Thursday 5th May & Friday 6th May and Tweets by the team suggest they were practising early morning as early as Wednesday 4th May
It’s a beautiful morning for some #PDA workup. We’ve had a few delays but we’re flying lower today! #KingAirDisplay pic.twitter.com/AkGrBqKsHC
— King Air DisplayTeam (@RAFKingAir) May 4, 2016
A couple of Short Videos have also been shared on their Twitter Account
And they’re off! #KingAirDisplay #FlyingCamels pic.twitter.com/wid1peHCkr
— King Air DisplayTeam (@RAFKingAir) May 4, 2016
The beautiful sound of @prattandwhitney#PT6A engines after a practice in the @TextronAviation@Beechcraft#KingAirpic.twitter.com/RIjuazGX3D
— King Air DisplayTeam (@RAFKingAir) May 4, 2016
Although they Practice Low you may be able to catch a trace of practices on Flight Tracking Services such as our Endorsed Tracking Service 360Radar. Just look out for a Beech King Air (Type Code: BE20) of Registration ZK450 to ZK460 wearing a Display Squawk of 7004.
Links
RAF King Air Display Team on Twitter
RAF King Air Display Team on Facebook
More about the King Air on the RAF Website
More about 45(R)Sqn on the RAF Website