Richard Piper grew up near to RAE Farnborough where he first became interested in aircraft watching Lightnings, Vulcans and Hunters display at the famous airshow.This interest resulted in first hang gliding, and then gliding before gaining his PPL whilst living in the USA (doing the Statue of Liberty flight for real!).
On returning to the UK Richard continued his flying, with a growing interest in classic aircraft and aerobatics. As part of his love of radials he initially gained his CAA Display Authorisation on his Harvard, and also displays his Ryan PT-22 and T28 Fennec. Initially gaining his CAA Display Authorisation on his Harvard, Richard has now added the Ryan and T-28 to his airshow work and is also a member of the Great War Display Team (see links).
In addition, a pairs routine is also available in the Ryan with Gordon Brander's Bucker Jungmeister. Richard is Liveryman of the Honourable Company of Air Pilots and a member of Historic Aircraft Association, British Air Display Association and The Tiger Club.
Click here to link to a video of a recent display at Sonisphere with Iron Maiden
On returning to the UK Richard continued his flying, with a growing interest in classic aircraft and aerobatics. As part of his love of radials he initially gained his CAA Display Authorisation on his Harvard, and also displays his Ryan PT-22 and T28 Fennec. Initially gaining his CAA Display Authorisation on his Harvard, Richard has now added the Ryan and T-28 to his airshow work and is also a member of the Great War Display Team (see links).
In addition, a pairs routine is also available in the Ryan with Gordon Brander's Bucker Jungmeister. Richard is Liveryman of the Honourable Company of Air Pilots and a member of Historic Aircraft Association, British Air Display Association and The Tiger Club.
Click here to link to a video of a recent display at Sonisphere with Iron Maiden