Low passes
B-1’s take off at Al Udeid, west of Doha, in Qatar, where the U.S. Air Force has based its heavy bombers to fight ISIS in Iraq and Syria can become really breathtaking if you observe the head-on departure of a Lancer coming low over you: this is what you can (almost) experience by simply watching the following video. Noise abatement and safety procedures stateside usually prevent such maneuvers to be performed at Dyess or Ellsworth Air Force Base. That's fast, but what about altitude? Recorded in 2013, this video showed the lowest pass I've ever honestly seen. You can't get much lower than this. A Spanish Air Force F/A-18 does an ultra low pass. This is probably the lowest it's gone, except for when it's on the ground!Low landings
This is the famous viral video which was lately going around the internet. This was shot during the RAF paddington airshow arrival of the Turkish F16 Demo team. And here's yet another low landing at Conningsby. The next day the area was closed off as a pre-caution. Want to see some more crazy low passes? Have a look at the MiGFlug low pass compilation! Additional Readings - The Art of mid-air selfies The Mach Loop G Force - How it works Author - Jake MeilakRelated Questions
What is a low pass in aviation?
A low pass (or flyby) is when an aircraft flies deliberately low, and often fast, over a runway, crowd or photographers. It is a staple of airshows and military departures, prized for the spectacle and noise. Pilots compete to pass as low or as fast as safely possible, delighting spectators and photographers alike.
Why do fighter pilots perform low passes?
Pilots perform low passes to showcase an aircraft's speed and agility, to thrill crowds and photographers, and sometimes simply for the challenge. Airshow departures and arrivals are common moments. Test and display pilots are especially known for it — as in Anatoly Kvochur's extreme low-level flying in the Su-30.
What is one of the lowest jet passes ever filmed?
One of the lowest fighter passes ever filmed was a Spanish Air Force F/A-18 in 2013, flying so low it looked barely above the ground. Such passes push the limits of safety and skill. Other famous examples include Turkish F-16 demo-team arrivals and ultra-low landings caught on viral video.
Where do B-1 bombers make dramatic low passes?
Spectacular B-1 Lancer low passes have been filmed at Al Udeid Air Base west of Doha, Qatar, where the U.S. Air Force based heavy bombers for operations against ISIS. Noise-abatement and safety rules usually prevent such head-on low departures at U.S. bases like Dyess or Ellsworth. Read about the B-1B Lancer's history.
What is the Mach Loop?
The Mach Loop is a series of valleys in Wales used by military aircraft for low-level flying training, where jets thread between hillsides at high speed. It is a magnet for aviation photographers because they can look down on aircraft flying below them, making it one of the world's best places to watch low passes.
Is low-level flying dangerous?
Low-level flying is demanding and carries real risk, which is why noise-abatement and safety rules often restrict it near populated bases. It leaves little margin for error at high speed and low altitude. The physical strain is also high — tight, fast manoeuvres can subject pilots to heavy G-forces.
The 2 video’s who have of aircraft arriving at RAF shows, the location on both is incorrect. The first one is not at RAF Paddington I really think you mean RAF Waddington as there is no RAF Paddington, and the other you have labeled as RAF Coningsby is also RAF Waddington.
The first one was shot in Typhoon was shot in 2013 and the F-16 was shot in 2014. The area where theses video’s were taken is right at the end of the runway at RAF Waddington, and in the middle the landing lights in area that is controlled by traffic lights where people should not stand. If people stand there it is at the own risk and to be fair they should know better………..
As for you picture of the low pass of the Su-27 this is a fake and the lading gear has been photoshopped out of the picture.
Actually that Su27 pass is NOT photoshopped. I have seen the video clip.