French AF Rafale x 2 Mid-Air Collision During Air Show

[El Grifo]

Would "loosley co-ordinated tailchase" cover it ?
Good that the crews walked away albeit

El G.

[Jhieminga]

Originally Posted by RAFEngO74to09

Winglet on a canard surface.... interesting idea but sloppy execution!

[ehwatezedoing]

Originally Posted by olster

Oh ok. Never known any other solo display to do that plus (excuse my ignorance) but presumably google maps is not sufficient for that purpose or even a briefing from ATC. Or...even flying around solo to check out ground features. Not sure why he needs a coach. Glad all ok though.

No matter what you think they have been doing it this way for quite some time.
For reference a pilot selected on the Rafale Solo Display will assume this fonction for two years and two more as a coach. Passing his experiences, relieving the active pilot on some Airshow duties, taking care of security while on stage, etc...

Now to be back on topic the damaged Rafale are from the Vautour Bravo tactical display team of the 30th Fighter Wing (Not the Rafale Solo Display mentioned above!) And were just back from the Tiger Meet in Greece.

[uxb99]

Are these aircraft fly by wire? If so is the pilot aware of any difference in handling being as the computer would presumably correct for the damage, or not as the case may be?