Put together one of the world’s best-selling self-build aircraft and seven hugely experienced pilots, and what you have is Team Raven, a formation aerobatic display team that formed in 2014 and has displayed all across Europe.
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The name ‘Raven’ came from a play on the letters ‘RV’ (which makes more sense if written ‘RaVen’ as it on the team’s badge). RV refers to the aircraft they display, the amazing Vans RV-8. It’s an all-aluminium tandem two-seater, fully aerobatic with good ‘g’ limits. The RV-8’s 180hp engine has an excellent power-to-weight ratio, which combined with an efficient airframe gives the aircraft the performance and fighter-like handling that make it perfect for formation flying.
The team’ aircraft have been modified with smoke systems, greatly adding to their dynamic display which exploits the RV-8 capabilities to the full. Entirely self-funded, Team Raven are based at various airports around the UK.
