Winter Training Times

Winter Training

Training begins at RAF Scampton as soon as the last display of the season is completed. To mark the transition, all members of the squadron revert to wearing green flying suits and overalls.

The process begins with small formations of three or four aircraft as the new pilots learn flying references and formation shapes, and each pilot flies three times a day, five days a week.

Every sortie is briefed thoroughly before it is flown and is recorded on video from the ground. After the pilots have landed, the sortie is debriefed in minute detail using the video footage. Slowly and safely, the display sequence is developed by the team.

The display sequence is designed by the pilots with any new moves being approved by the Commandant of the Central Flying School. The team will aim to fly its first nine-ship in March - This is a big occasion for all involved.

During the winter training many of our fans take the opporunity to visit the Red Arrows viewing enclosure just off the A15 to see the new pilots practise the manouvres and display sequence for the following year.