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  Saudi Aramco World : Jordan's Royal Falcons   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Sponsored by the national airline, Royal Jordanian, the Royal Falcons soon became both the country's and the airline's "ambassadors of goodwill." The team is the only one of its kind sponsored by an airline, and the only full-time civilian aerobatics team in the Middle East.
The next year, the Royal Falcons performed again at the International Air Tattoo and at the annual air display at the RAF base at Church Fenton, and in 1983 they recruited a young Jordanian Air Force pilot, Majed al-Kayed.
The Royal Falcons resumed their international career in 1985 with performances at the Air Tattoo in Britain, at two air shows in France, four in West Germany, two in Belgium and one in Switzerland.
www.saudiaramcoworld.com /issue/198906/jordan.s.royal.falcons.htm   (1778 words)

  
 ROYAL   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The royal jordanian falcons are a perennial formation aerobatics team, formed in 1976 at the behest of his majesty the late king hussein bin talal.
the royal falcons constitute a highly specialized component of royal Jordanian airlines and logistically supported by the royal Jordanian air force experienced pilots and transportation for the team's aircraft.
In 1993, the royal falcons replaced the fleet of the Pitts s2s aerobatics aircraft with 5 new extra 300 aircraft, located at Amman international airport.
www.rjaf.mil.jo /royal2.htm   (179 words)

  
 Royal Jordanian Falcons Team Members
The Royal Jordanian Falcons team members demonstrate the aeronautical and technical knowledge in the Hashimite King dome of Jordan.
The Royal Jordanian Falcons team consists of four pilots, they are required to posses the experience and aeronautical knowledge in order to successfully meet the requirements and the standards to perform accurate aerobatic maneuvers with agility and safety in mind.
The pilot selection is made among current Royal Jordanian Air Force fighter pilots who posses more than 600 hours of actual pilot in command of jet fighter hours.
www.angelfire.com /ms/shmaisani/team.html   (184 words)

  
 Display Teams
They operate as a special section of the Royal Jordanian Airline, and are the official national aerobatic team of Jordan, with their headquarters at Aqaba Airport (King Hussein International Airport), where a hangar and office facility have been built for their exclusive use.
The Royal Jordanian Falcons display team was formed on the orders of King Hussein of Jordan in November 7, 1978.
The pilots are drawn from the Royal Jordanian Air Force, the team is sponsored by the national airline which owns the aircraft.
www.militaryairshows.co.uk /team7.htm   (182 words)

  
 Royal Jordanian: Royal Jordanian Airline Flights
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 Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan - The Hague, NL   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The Royal Jordanian Falcons national aerobatics team was founded and established back in 1976 at the behest of his Majesty the late King Hussein bin Talal.
It was his Majesty's intention to promote the Jordanian family, peace and friendship to the rest of the world through the art and science of aviation.
The team is financially sponsored by the Royal Court and the ADC of Aqaba (Aqaba Development Company) and is logistically supported by the Royal Jordanian Airlines and Royal Jordanian Airforce.
www.jordanembassy.nl /RJF/index.htm   (166 words)

  
 Royal Jordanian Falcons participate in Al Ain Aerobatic Show 2006 | Al Ain Aerobatic Show
Once again, the Royal Jordanian Falcons take part in 'Al Ain Aerobatic Show', the biggest event of its kind in the Middle East and the first international competition in the New Year.
The Jordanian team was the winner of the 2nd place at 'Al Ain Aerobatic Show 2005' where they offered spectacular performances to the huge audience, outdoing many of the world's finest aerobatic teams.
The Royal Jordanian Falcons National Aerobatics team was founded and established back in 1976 at the behest of His Majesty the late King Hussein Bin Talal (may God bless his soul).
www.ameinfo.com /75431.html   (796 words)

  
 A 'Royal' Experience
Regular attendees were the ever impressive Jordanian Falcons and RAF Red Arrows.
However RIAT isn’t all about fast jets and that was seen for the final slot of the day with a tribute to the allied air forces efforts in D Day planned with the showing of a number of different set pieces.
A tribute to the late Paul Bowen, a co founder of RIAT was held.
www.aircraftinaction.co.uk /RIATre.htm   (854 words)

  
 Amman - Marka International Airport
In the years that followed, the aircraft using it increased in size, and so did AMIA's single runway 06/24, which was extended from 2,000 meters to 3,286 meters in 1976.
Since Royal Wings inception in 1996, and until the end of 1998, passenger uplift exceeded 194, 955 and number of charters logged was 239.
AMIA is operational 24 hours a day and actively encourages the use of newer, quieter aircraft such as the Dash 8-300s operated by Royal Wings.
www.jcaa.gov.jo /Airports/marka.htm   (426 words)

  
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The Royal Jordanian Air Force, the Royal Jordanian Air Academy and others use AIA for training flights and because of this the airport is buzzing with activity.
Served by Royal Wings’ twice-daily, Dash 8-operated scheduled services to and from Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) and Amman-Marka International Airport (AMIA), AIA is also served by non-scheduled services operated by Royal Jordanian (usually using A320s), Virgin Express (B737s), Aeroflot (TU154s), Condor (MD81/82s), Orca Air (Fairchild Metros) and others.
And, although about 60 percent of the fuel is consumed by Royal Jordanian, including its subsidiary Royal Wings, it was soaring demand from foreign airlines which accounted for most of last year’s double –digit increase.
www.jcaa.gov.jo /Airports/Aqaba.htm   (1637 words)

  
 AlShindagah Online
In the competition for piston aircraft, the exhilarating formations of the Royal Jordanian Falcons edged out the Mazda Zoom Zoom team from South Africa to take the title.
The Royal Jordanian Falcons National Aerobatics team was founded in 1976 at the behest of his Majesty the late King Hussein Bin Talal and has performed in countries throughout the world, including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Indonesia, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany and Holland.
The four-aircraft team, which is based at Aqaba on the Red Sea, comprises volunteer pilots from the Jordanian Royal Air Force who usually fly with the team for a period of three to four years before returning to their fighter squadrons.
www.alshindagah.com /marapr2006/aerobatic.html   (661 words)

  
 Royal Jordanian Falcons - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The team was formed on the orders of King Hussein of Jordan in November 7, 1978 as ambassadors for Jordan and to demonstrate Jordan's aviation expertise.
Originally a team of 3 Pitts S-2A Specials, the team changed to 5 Walter Extra EA300s in 1992.
The team is headquartered at Aqaba Airport also known as King Hussein International Airport.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Royal_Jordanian_Falcons   (226 words)

  
 Al-Ahram Weekly | Features | Trouble fly away
Interestingly, Giles's first experience of aerobatic air shows was when he watched the Royal Jordanian Falcons (RJF) as a child; 18 years later he is here to perform alongside them.
Dressed in a bright red overall, RJF Group Captain Gamal Azizia was cheerful, happy with his team's performance.
The team, which flies Extra-300 planes and display in a four-ship presenting a blend of both formation and solo aerobatics, consists of 10 members, five pilots from the Jordanian Royal Air force and five engineers.
weekly.ahram.org.eg /2006/786/fe4.htm   (1799 words)

  
 Air show attracts Royal Jordanian Falcons - Zawya.com | Middle East Business News
International aerobatics teams have started showing interest in the Al Ain Aerobatics Show 2006, and the Royal Jordanian Falcons have confirmed their participation.
Its team also recently participated in the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT), the biggest military air show in the United Kingdom, and in the world aviation celebration show called the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Airventure in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in the United States.
The spokesperson said the Royal Jordanian Falcons are famous for their exciting aerobatic manoeuvres using four Extra 300 aircraft.
www.zawya.com /story.cfm/sid180361   (546 words)

  
 aerobatics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
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Aerobatics are taught to military fighter pilots as a means of developing precise flying skills and for tactical use in combat.Aerobatics and formation flying is not limited solely to fixed wing aircraft, helicopters are also used - the British Army, Royal Navy and the Indian Air Force have helicopter display team.
The Indian Air Force helicopter display team is known as Sarang or peacock.
www.microsoft360.com /wiki/?title=Aerobatics   (656 words)

  
 Classic Plane 1/72 Extra 300
Note that the Royal Jordanian Falcons fly with a 4 blade prop.
This kit is also available with decals for the Royal Jordanian Falcons (#CPi 013), the Northern Lights display team (#CPi 014) and two German civil machines (#CPi 015).
I think the Extra Aircraft website is essential as it includes the aircraft technical manuals on-line and will be invaluable for anyone trying to build a cockpit for the kit.
www.fortunecity.com /meltingpot/portland/971/Inbox/d-f/extra-300-i.htm   (1238 words)

  
 Royal Jordanian Falcons - Huudo.com - by Guido Haesevoets   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Royal Jordanian Falcons - Huudo.com - by Guido Haesevoets
The Royal Jordanian Falcons were formed in 1976.
They are a specialised component of the Royal Jordanian Airlines supported by the Royal Jordanian Airforce pilots and equipement.
www.huudo.com /aerobatic/royal_jordanian_falcons.shtml   (85 words)

  
 Airliners.net Photos: Royal Jordanian Airline - Royal Falcons Pitts S-2S Special   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Airliners.net Photos: Royal Jordanian Airline - Royal Falcons Pitts S-2S Special
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JY-RJL The royal jordanian falcons are a perennial formation aerobatics team, formed in 1976 at the behest of his majesty the late king hussein bin talal.
www.airliners.net /open.file/0577760/L   (147 words)

  
 Islander
Britten-Norman BN2A Islander JY-DCA of Alia Royal Jordanian Airlines.
This aircraft used to fly in support of the Royal Jordanian Falcons aerobatic team.
Britten-Norman BN2A Islander HKG-7 of the Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force (1985)
meltingpot.fortunecity.com /clyde/808/islander.html   (90 words)

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