USAF F-22 Raptor Demonstration (with FLARES!) 2024 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show

The F-22 Raptor Demo Team brings the FLARES at the 2024 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show. Shot on Saturday, May 11.

The F-22A Raptor is the most feared airplane in the world. It boasts a maneuverability demonstration that no other combat ready aircraft in the world can replicate. The demonstration pilot for the 2023 and 2024 seasons is Captain Samuel "RaZZ" Larson. For 2024, Razz has added a Power Loop before the High Alpha Pass. During several maneuvers, the Raptor dumped flares and carved through the smoke they left behind. Flares are becoming a common occurrence for the F-22, and hopefully, this trend will continue into 2025 and beyond.

The weather was cloudy, and unfortunately, my footage got blown out a bit by the sun. I will invest in a neutral density filter before my next show. Also, due to the insane traffic, I just got into the show when the demonstration started. I didn't capture everything I had hoped, but still got some of my best footage I have ever captured.

Enjoy! :)

Maneuvers:
Takeoff & Tactical Pitch (0:00)
Minimum Radius Turn (0:23)
J Turn with FLARES! (0:59)
Bay Door Pass (1:31)
Dedication Pass (1:55)
Pedal Turn with FLARES! (2:19)
Power Loop with FLARES! & Loaded Roll (3:14)
Tail Slide with FLARES! (4:04)
Power Loop to High Alpha Pass (4:46)
High Speed Pass (5:58)
Hoover Pitch (6:16)
Cobra Strike! (6:38)
Power Loop with FLARES! (7:03)
Tactical Pitch (7:33)
Post-Flight (8:08)