The Roulettes

[Mad Aussie]

This is the RAAF's elite formation aerobatic display team, the Roulettes. The Roulettes perform breathtaking displays, using only hand-eye coordination to fly at speeds of up to 590 kilometres per hour. The six Roulette pilots may experience up to 4.5G's during a display in their Pilatus PC-9/A turbo prop aircraft. When the Roulettes are not showcasing their skills, they teach qualified RAAF pilots to become flying instructors at RAAF Base East Sale in Victoria.

Years ago the Roulettes were flying Macchi Jets ... I miss those. I don't find the turbo props as exciting at all, even if they can perform more precise manoeuvres.

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[Matt K.]

Wow .. not unlike the "snowbirds" here in Canada

[Lungelarry]

Some really great shots here...................you didn,t use your I-phone,did ya.....lol

[Mad Aussie]

Wow .. not unlike the "snowbirds" here in Canada
Cool!


Some really great shots here...................you didn,t use your I-phone,did ya.....lol
LoL ... nope ... no iphone here ;)

[Realist]

Nice photos, crisp and precise.

[Mad Aussie]

Nice photos, crisp and precise.
Thank you :)

[asnow]

I like the 4th one where it looks like you are on a hill above them heading across the valley, and the last two with an edge to the second last one.

[Mad Aussie]

I like the 4th one where it looks like you are on a hill above them heading across the valley, and the last two with an edge to the second last one.
Thanks. I was above them for that valley shot.

[Marko]

These are some cool comps MA! - Not so easy to do and you've done fab job.
shot 7 might be my fave if i was forced to pick.

[Mad Aussie]

These are some cool comps MA! - Not so easy to do and you've done fab job.
shot 7 might be my fave if i was forced to pick.
Cheers :)

[Iguanasan]

Yes, a very nice set, MA. I really like the simplicity and balance of that last one.

[Mad Aussie]

Yes, a very nice set, MA. I really like the simplicity and balance of that last one.
Thanks man :)

[ewaizel]

The ones with airplanes and sky only are the best.

[Mad Aussie]

As long as you found some you liked ewaisel :)

[Runmonty]

I like the 4th one where it looks like you are on a hill above them heading across the valley, and the last two with an edge to the second last one.

I am on board with this as well, with a special mention for # 3. Nice work MA

[Mad Aussie]

I am on board with this as well, with a special mention for # 3. Nice work MA
Cheers RM