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Old 20th May 2007, 17:05
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Snarlie
 
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Class G Airspace

People should be aware that the Red Arrows regard themselves as direct representatives of the Almighty and therefore anyone and everyone should cower before their stately progress between displays. This frame of mind is clearly encouraged by the attitude of ATCO`s like ATCO17.

If they choose to transit below 2500` in Class G airspace then other users have the right to expect that their lookout should be every bit as sharp as everyone else in the vicinity. Operating at 300 kts, whilst not as suicidal as other fast jets at 420 kts, is still above the civil speed limit of 250 kts below 10,000`.

As an aside, Red Leader once filed an infringement during a display at Farnborough against a RAF Puma which was ground taxying. They are not normal mortals!
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