Purpose of this change
The RAF Aerobatic team (RAFAT) currently operates from RAF Scampton (EGXP), and conducts display training in EG R313 (centred on RAF Scampton). Following the MOD announcement (Jul 18) to close RAF Scampton by 2022, a new operating location and training airspace is required for RAFAT. An airspace structure meeting the training requirements and providing suitable protection for high energy manoeuvres and aerobatic display would need to be established. The current parameters of 9500 ft amsl within the area bounded by a circle having a radius of 5 nm will be examined as suitable for task during the process of this ACP. The requirement would be for RAFAT operations to be no less-safe than in the current restricted airspace. This proposal presents an opportunity to deregulate the use of the current EG R313 airspace, and establish the new airspace structure at new location, yet to be determined.
