Red Radial Air Brigade

What we Fly

Yakovlev 52

First Manufactured in 1976 this Russian designed Military Trainer is made for serious fun flying. Unlimited Aerobatics at +7g to -5g with a roll rate of 180 deg per second and inverted flight capability there is no limit on what can be achieved to thrill a pilot. The Yak 52 is powered by the very rugged and reliable Vedneyev M14p 9 cylinder radial engine producing 360hp.

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Nanchang CJ6

Inspired by the Yak18 but completely transformed by its Chinese designers, the Nanchang CJ6 is a graceful performer. originally fitted with a 285hp engine, many owners have upgraded to the Russian engine fitted as standard to the Yak 52, the ever reliable and rugged M14p 360hp radial. With this lift in performance they really motor along

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Other warbird types of similar performance are welcome. We currently have a T34 Mentor and a Wirraway joining in our formations and tactics exercises.

We even have an Ex Australian Army Kiowa in the mix providing tactical support and mission specific activities.

The CT4B has fitted right into our activities.

What We Do

Formation flying

Close Formation flying is a superior skill taught at Red lightning. We use Red Radial Standard Operating Procedures developed by our instructors, all of whom have a military background. If you don’t have a formation rating contact us at Red Radials, our instructors are now able to assist.

Formation SOP’s

Flour Bombing

Our Flour Bombing excercises are currently under review as a result of changes to CASA regulations. Hopefully we can negotiate to reinstate this worthwhile work rate improvement fun.

Flour bombing SOPs

Streamer Cutting

Our Streamer Cutting excercises are currently under review as a result of changes to CASA regulations. Hopefully we can negotiate to reinstate this worthwhile handling improvement fun.