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Desert Thunder - Tactical Flying Event

When:
Thursday, October 13, 2022, 8:00 AM until Sunday, October 16, 2022, 5:00 PM
Where:
Lake Havasu City, Arizona
5600 Old State Hwy 95 #1
Lake Havasu City, AZ  86404
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Dean Friedt
Event Co-Ordinator
Category:
Fly-in
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
$225.00
Calling All Red Star Pilots!

We are only weeks away now from Desert Thunder 2022 – RPA’s Tactical Flying Extravaganza! It will again be held at KHII (Lake Havasu City Airport) from 13 to 16 October, 2022.

Last year we introduced "Deep Interdiction” and it was a monster success. From the feedback, you all had a BLAST! Hold on to your helmets...we have a new plan....and it will be a ton of tactical fun and flying!!

This year we will continue to develop and hone your 2-ship ground attack tactics, with opposing Red Air. You will be given a mission tasking order (“frag”) from the ATOC (Allied Tactical Operations Center) detailing specific targets with an attack TOT window.

Given the rising tide of enemy air power, you may see more bandits this year, some even loitering near the targets! Keep your eyes open folks…..the enemy will be airborne and plentiful! This of course will be subject to their availability and tasking in other theaters of war. The ATOC will disseminate target, route and enemy defenses intelligence well ahead of the event, allowing for more time for attack planning.

The theater of war and the threat environment has changed……are you up for the task? You will be tested on your navigational skills, your tactical thinking and your lookout……..you will need to fly your best aircraft, and use all your tactical skills to stay alive and complete the mission – bombs on target!

We will once again be supported by Desert Skies Executive Air Terminal (FBO at KHII). They are eager to be our support facility, and provide us with the best possible facilities.

Our group rate hotel once again is Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 40 London Bridge Rd, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 TEL: (928) 733-6388. Event rates are: $164 city view and $174 bridge view, plus tax. Mention the event name: Red Star Pilots - RSP. Booking cut off date is 9.13.2022, so book NOW!

Rental cars are available through the normal sources. See you all there, Frito!