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Australia's Premier Warbird Community
Colloquially called "Red Radials" we aim to provide Professional skills guidance in Advanced Aerobatic and Formation flying.
RED LIGHTNING FLYING CAMP
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.
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
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
How do you join in
If you have your formation rating and aerobatics endorsement you can start right away. come to a flying camp and start the process of skills upgrading.
While full participation in our activities requires endorsement for formation and aerobatics, while you wait get your ratings we can still improve your skills and confidence with training in maximum performance handling, UPRT, and high workload flying exercises.
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.
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.
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.
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