Insane F-22 Raptor Twilight Demo - Abbotsford Airshow 2024

[@SoManyDogs]

I was there today, Saturday. We drove up,from Bellingham to see the show.What doesn’t translate on video…and I’ve watched a lot of F22 demo videos…is the SOUND that thing makes. I went to a lot of airshows when I was younger, seen F14’s F15s, F16s, F18s, F4s, F104s and even an SR71. But the F22 is on a whole different level. It’s truly a full body experience seeing one fly.

[@nunya_business1702]

Best air to air fighter in the world

[@TSUNAMICali]

I lived near TOP GUN SCHOOL, SAN DIEGO. I'M THE PLANE NOISE EXPERT. The jets flew over our hotel ( LaJolla Sheraton/ Nikko ) just to piss off the rich guests at the pool. Lol😂

[@leftenentcrittendon3134]

Wasn’t suppose to be a stealth plain?

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

It's true. Tough to capture that aspect of the experience, but this will have to do. Glad you were able to see it in person! Razz is unreal!

[@nighthawk0077]

I would agree. Sounds more like a rocket launch than a plane at full afterburner.

[@joet7136]

Props to the cameraman! Amazing how you kept a supersonic capable fighter jet in frame and steady as hell while many people can't record a clip of a stationary rock without shaking like they're having an epileptic fit.

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

This made me laugh. Thanks for the elaborate compliment. I'm the first to admit I'm not always perfect. Far from it. But I was very happy with how I did this time.

[@dgreene4234]

Fantastic work!

[@jerrypartington3650]

D@@EricksonAviationMedia I can tell you from personal experience that epilepsy is no laughing matter.

[@MyAbomination-iz9oy]

Yah, but no point of reference to show speed by using with the horizon?

[@MyAbomination-iz9oy]

Great if you want to follow rivets on the plane. Maybe next time also include a wide with the horizon as reference. Sorry, but i a local filmmaker. Try next time a 2nd camera, or use a background not the clouds.

[@jimanderson6016]

I was there Friday Night. One of the most profound experiences of my life. It was incredible to witness.

[@suew1877]

Bloody amazing 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️

[@ImBrockatron]

the excitement from when you see it at the end of the run way to when it lifts off is unbeatable imo

[@rcafbrat6526]

I saw this at the Friday airshow, It stole the show, unless you were there it is hard to describe the power of the engines you feel through out your body. Great airshow.

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

Definitely! Gotta see it in person for the whole experience!

[@bryanmahon7866]

I've been to a couple NHRA drag races, with over 10 thousand horse power. I think I can understand how you feel as thin as a piece of paper vibrating when they take off, but I'm sure this is on its own special level. I would have loved to have been there

[@zaarrd1699]

That pilot was pulling some serious G's. Now I must go fly the F-22 in the Microsoft flight simulator.

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

Talk to me, Goose!

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

He was the definition of turn and burn!

[@YarMahNarNar]

Why fly in a sim, when you can join up and fly the real thing? Lol

[@heythave]

Takes nerves of steel.

[@vegasaviation2243]

There is absolutely nothing comparable to the first time ever experiencing a fighter jet up close and personal like this. It is a rush I can’t explain. You must be there for it and experience it first hand at least once on your life. I actually get emotional because it’s just mind blowing and makes me feel so proud to be an American. 🇺🇸

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

Love your passion. Nothing but agreement from me!

[@paddington1670]

i went to the Abbotsford airshow once in my life about 25 or 30 years ago, something like that. It was awesome. super loud though!

[@jenkem4464]

@@paddington1670 I was there too! Do you know Bob?

[@realP4TRi0T]

🇺🇸🫡

[@rusucosmin7453]

Let’s not forget what purpose these planes serve

[@azzyx8870]

To the cameraman/woman that filmed this. I hope all your children are successful and your pillows will forever be cool in the summer. Thank you.

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

Hahahaha thank you! 🤣

[@jcriley7695]

That is some funny pillow talk, that's a first LOL

[@bmwe36m3evo]

Probably the most wholesome thing ever said on youtube! 😆

[@VIDEOVISTAVIEW2020]

the cameraman/woman is lucky for being able to get the right footage of the F22 takeoff. My cellphone was not able to get the same

[@A-aron-i9m]

How dare you😂

[@brendabest9086]

Being an Army Brat.... THAT IS A THING OF BEAUTY 👍👍 Excellent camera work 👍

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

Thanks! 👍

[@gregortonn]

I'll second that notion. Great camera work.

[@wrightflyer7855]

@@brendabest9086 I was also an Army Brat from 1949 to 1963 and used to play on M48 and M60 tanks when I was a kid. Cool stuff, but when I enlisted in the Air Force in 1968 the coolness factor went supersonic. :-)

[@nouv7]

That was really well shot. Well done!

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

Thank you! 👍

[@JoeMama2112]

I drove up from Bellingham and was there at this show in the photo pit, I got a few dozen good photos, but I decided that I wasn't going to do any video because I knew that someone with better gear would be recording it and I would be able to watch it on KZbin. Well, here it is. Respect to you for capturing an amazing F-22 performance. The only thing that is missing is how freaking LOUD the F-22 is.

[@beufa7990]

En tant que français et fier de notre Rafale,je trouve le Raptor comme le chasseur le plus Badass de tout les temps. Puissant, magnifique et à voir comment les pilotes sont au combat. Il est superbe 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷. Très belle vidéo

[@kinch613]

Best demo of a Raptor yet! This dude is one with his aircraft! We done and great camera work!

[@MichelAsselin-k2e]

Ive seen a lot of f22 demos I agree with you this was next level

[@Glashawk1]

I agree. I’ve watched Raptor demos live all the way back to Max Moga and this guy is next level. Rock solid flying off the A-1.

[@cervelott]

God bless our neighbour America…glad we are allies!

[@newname2600]

NORAD. We are not just allies.

[@captainmidnight7012]

I’m glad Too ! But we have to pay our fair share for their protection ! And Trudeau isn’t doing that , just saying

[@clonejones7955]

​@@captainmidnight7012That robot Harper never did either.Just sayin

[@pingpong9656]

But FJB

[@dsanders7714]

Biden run USA is messed let's go Trump from.alberta

[@GlennMichaelHasting]

Nice tribute flight with the Douglas A-1 Skyraider . Love heritage flights . . .

[@CCitis]

The F22 was definitely the highlight on Saturday too... shout out to the snowbirds though, always a great show.

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

Couldn't agree more!

[@ghostrider-be9ek]

the snowbirds needed to be retired in 1991 - they are huge pilot death traps with pathetic performance compared to even modern trainers

[@CCitis]

@@ghostrider-be9ek wow, very much disagree with you. The snowbirds are an extremely competent team… and it will be a sad day when the Tutor is retired. 9 ship, slow , tight formations are not seen often… you can’t do the same in fast jets

[@ghostrider-be9ek]

@@CCitis the team is good no question, but as an aviation mechanic, these machines are killing off the men and women who fly these death traps - they are a laughing stock of an aircraft anywhere else and completely unsafe in 2025.

[@ghostrider-be9ek]

@@CCitis go watch the thunderbirds and tell me how 75 year old design planes, have any place in the skies in 2025

[@mcnut1]

Outstanding. Pilots and camera man.

[@evilution6297]

Thank you for filming this, Airshow has been a family tradition for me and my family for many years and I recently moved to Alberta and wasn't able to make it back this year. Sad I missed the f22, hands down the best fighter jet.

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

My pleasure! I'm from Alberta too so I know the trip out can be tough to make happen.

[@TrentErickson-o8t]

This plane does things that are insane. Mind boggling, but fun to watch. Great video!

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

Glad that you were there to see it in person!

[@s.k.7876]

And now look at the flight of the Su-57. That's where the madness and beauty are. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZrEiqyPe86Wg9k

[@mhiebendaal3836]

Awesome Pilot. Serious G's involved😮. With G's, I mean Gravity, pressure stresses on the body.

[@jonnyj.]

5:06 look at the differential thrust!!! Damn, thats the clearest ive seen it being used on an f22

[@Creeperinblue]

Man I was there Saturday and the F22 was def the star of the show!!! Man i wish canada has an air force like the USA ;(

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

Wouldn't that be nice!

[@JoeMama2112]

Canada doesn't need one, because they effectively already have one at their disposal. The USA will absolutely step up to defend Canada if needed. There is a small percentage of loudmouth Americans that love to rip on Canadians (I live in Bellingham, and hear them moan all the time), but most Americans, including myself love Canada and Canadians. You guys are awesome neighbors, and your country is beyond amazing.

[@amanda1979]

I was there on Friday. Awesome video but it doesn't do it justice. You HAVE to see this live!

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

Yes you do! It's bonkers.

[@buckmanbuck3232]

Amazing and same for your Camera Shooting Expertise my Friend

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

@@buckmanbuck3232 I appreciate the compliment!

[@buckmanbuck3232]

@@EricksonAviationMedia 👍

[@CorruptingRedYTShorts]

I was here! The F-22 had me due to its sound and I even saw the plane did a supersonic boom on my iPhone

[@whyismynamehere]

I remember seeing a f16 when i was younger in a air show the sound was so load that my entire body felt it I freaking loved it. I can’t imagine what it was like watching the f22 and the photography is amazing!

[@evanhighschoolairplaneslov4377]

I was there yesterday too, I'm going Abbotsford Airshow again with my friends tmr

[@690_5]

I saw the A-1 Skyraider and F-22 flying in VERY close formation when I was driving through Abbotsford. I was on call with my Dad who is also an aviation enthusiast... Definitely made my month.

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

@@690_5 awesome!

[@wgreegor12]

I watched the f22 last yr at Cleveland Air show. Absolutely amazing to see and witness still sends chills watching on video. Most incredible thing I've ever seen

[@patriciamcintosh8799]

Thank you for sharing your video. We couldn't afford to go but you brought it to us, thank you 💕🇨🇦

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

My pleasure 😊

[@rporobotjack3683]

What a beautiful aircraft to watch. Thank you.

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thenovicewildcamper9192]

Im in love , the amazing thrust vectoring, the negative gs just the overall maneuverability is astounding

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

It's incredible to see in person!

[@PolarBearPredator]

Amazing RAPTOR F22 footage but absolutely amazing camera work!

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

Thanks a lot!

[@versarious1292]

Great camera work pal!

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

Thanks a lot!

Abbotsford is always a fun airshow because the USAF pilots and RCAF pilots are constantly one upping each other......(the US Navy was in the mix too but they havent (blue angels)been around since 2018)

[@grabasandwich]

I had no idea that US *AND* Canadian military performed at the same shows. I'm not an airplane geek so I don't follow this stuff closely. Just saw the Manitoba Airshow last week. My 15 yo loved it.

[@newname2600]

@@grabasandwichNORAD, my friend.

[@grabasandwich]

@@newname2600 I know that probably sounds dumb but I figured that was only in rare circumstances. Thanks!

[@fluffytail6355]

Great video and keeping up with the jet! We were there Friday night but missed a lot of the show so appreciate your uploading this video ❤

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

Sorry you missed some.

[@AVincent2]

It seemed like the high speed pass of the raptor was slower than the CF-18 Hornet, although it could have been an optical illusion because the raptor is bigger. Wondering if anyone else thought so as well. I was there Friday and Sunday, and I think the Friday evening might have been the best with the incredible lighting with the sunset. Also, the raptor on Sunday couldn't do the flat spin that we saw on friday because of the cloud layer. The moment you captured the weapons doors open with the afterburners going would make a great still photo as well! Fantastic footage you got and hope to see more!

[@BobbyMcMillion]

🪙 Bravo on the filming. The maneuvering is amazing.

[@dopecat15]

The take-off was surreal. Looks like some science-fiction spaceship.

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

Pretty sure it defies physics haha

[@EdwardMcClung]

Makes you realize it's two jet engines with wings and not the other way around... what is that climb ration? 1/0?

[@humanonearth1]

It's climb rate is insane. It's the two beast engines. Pilots can have to pull up to 9 Gs in that sucker.

[@ironelfin1142]

Abbotsford was awesome. My first time seeing f22 live. Awesome capabilities and such a flat profile when flying at you. The feeling I got when it hit the burners reminded me of when I was growing up our PMQ was across a field from the airbase and they used to fly Voodoos. Same feeling right through the gut! Awesome plane. Glad we're on the same side.👍🇨🇦❤️

[@rogerwhitten5784]

F 22, outstanding performance!!

[@kimmogensen4888]

The F-22 has been the best Fighter jet since it was first in active service 2015, maybe the 10 year younger f-35 has a chance but I doubt it the f22 is air superiority the f35 is multi, the big problem with the f22 is is that it costs unbelievable amount of money, but it’s also much much better than the competition, and even if you have the small fortune it costs it’s one of the weapons have a 100% export ban on, B1 and B2 the same, the US Air Force is unfortunately good and expensive 😮 and the super carriers 100.000 tons nuclear powered, even the old ones are far better than what other countries can build, always funny when Americans take like there are a series military treat to them, probably a single of the 11 super carrier groups are more powerful than all of any other navy, don’t remember the number of ships and submarines a group has but its like a full navy

[@annetteconant7210]

Miss you Abbotsford Air Show!!!

[@conquerordovah2232]

Wow probably one of the best performances from a raptor. Usually they don’t really do much but fly in straights or gain altitude. Best I’ve personally seen was a raptor flying 60 feet above the crowd.

[@darinowens7494]

Bit off topic. Retired F/A 18 airframer here. The most insane shows of power I have seen was B-1 lancers taking off in Qatar and the fly bys. Shook rust from the hangar rafters every time. Great videos, beautiful bird the F-22

[@xyzaero]

FANTASTIC VIDEOGRAPHY … BRAVO 👏🏻🤩

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

Thank you very much!

[@captainmidnight7012]

Great job Filming ! Well done .🎥👍

[@SpiritOfMontgomery]

Was there on Sunday and like everyone has said. GOD DAMN IT WAS LOUD, and I loved every second of it

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

Just posted my video from Sunday. I was out inside the minimum radius turn.

[@Joe-mz6dc]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

You bet!

[@jm9371]

Top notch camera work of a breathtaking piece of aviation hardware.

[@David-nu6kw]

Best footage I have seen! Thank you!

[@MrSCOTTtheSCOT]

Kudos to the co ordination of those pilots formation flying , fantastic footage .

[@onyx4151]

amazing video thank you! ill be seeing the f22 for the first time over in Toronto! cant wait!

[@dougheikes5683]

Beautiful work of art.

[@jimmythundarrsdrumcoverser492]

I wonder what the Wright Brothers would think of this magnificent work of perfect aerodynamic Bad Assery!

[@splstudios7027]

Amazing aircraft and amazing videography work!

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

Glad you think so!

[@hashtagmiata]

Thank you for sharing your amazing footage from the demo. It was very nicely shot. Much appreciated!

[@willmorton6800]

Superb videography

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

You're too kind. Thanks.

[@Bassxkitty]

I missed this year but honestly thank you for posting this! I just got into fighter jets not too long ago and honestly i'd die to see an F-22 Raptor and an F-16 in person

[@elikramer9924]

One of my favorite sounds because it’s so powerful and strong beautiful ❤️

[@DougBrighTan_o7]

A magnificent performance and beautiful footage of the F-22A Raptor in the golden hour 😊

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

Thank you!

[@DougBrighTan_o7]

@@EricksonAviationMedia you are welcome, cheers 😎

[@bndballerz5794]

Awesome video quality! Thank you!

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@abigailtate1648]

Wooooohooooooo!!!! Awesome & great footage!!

[@GundamWheat]

What camera setup did you use for this. Incredible.

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

Sony AX-53 handheld. Thanks for the support!

[@fkgmale]

​@@EricksonAviationMedia How can you make the moves so smoothly? Very impressive!

[@20054603]

I’d like to know what kind of camera you used to film this. Great photography and a steady hand. Brilliant!

[@AirshowAddict]

Excellent footage bud!

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

Thanks man! Looking forward to seeing your stuff.

[@RookFox]

Yo nice tracking!

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

👍 it all came together for this one!

[@theNfl_Esq]

That’s one of the most impressive things I’ve ever seen. Awesome. 👏🏻

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

Oh ya! He flew hard!

[@MountainMXOfficial]

I was there Friday, it was a fantastic experience!

[@mrk2ovtec]

You can see the f22 using differential thrust to help with those turning maneuvers. Pretty cool.

[@noedgelines9565]

The Wright brothers could have only imagined. Smooth moves. Props to pilot and cameraman. From Ohio, the Birthplace of Aviation.

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@24ksportfishing]

Camera Man nice freaking work! absolutely crazy great footage, love ya

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

Thank you! I was pretty hyped for that demo.

[@CinestirFilms]

Great job on camera! Not an easy assignment.

[@holydiver4063]

Nice Camera Work!!!!😊

[@toddbrewer683]

Well done! You captured the moments.

[@lohikarhu734]

Talking about the sound... I see the shock diamonds in the exhaust, and you know that you are looking at power... when he goes over the top of the climb, you can hear, on the video, the "crackling" sounds that you get with a rocket launch, so that gives me a sense of the total Power!

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

Great point!

[@chriswendschlag1856]

probably close to breaking the sound barrier with that thrust.

[@bluecollarcanuck]

Love the "heritage" flights. Caught the one last year with the P-51 and F-35. The sound of the -35 is something else, too. You can practically *feel* it from down on the ground.

[@asclepius731]

Absolutely, excellent video. Thank you for sharing that incredible footage. Truly awesome!!! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 💪🏼 👍🏼

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

Thank you very much!

[@malcolmcossar6447]

Wow! That was one Impressive Performance by an Awesome Aircraft!👏 And Let's Not forget the Pilot! The Men and Women who fly the F22 and other Fighters whether 4th or 5th Generation are Incredibly Skilled Aviators!👍👏

[@nicklanfear4303]

And the maintenance crews too 😊

[@malcolmcossar6447]

@@nicklanfear4303 Yep Most Definitely the Maintenance Crews Deserve a Huge Round of Applause!👍👏😊

[@tyhara9215]

F-22 Raptors are cool but Canada's stealth canoes are next level

[@GuyRips]

Invade Canada

[@banditkarim2577]

We paddle and portage pretty good, eh?

[@glennwhite1841]

Watch out for flying hatchets.

[@tejindersinghlegha7738]

Love you from Chilliwak

[@user-cc5od3zk4p]

Great footage!

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

Thank you very much!

[@niner7674]

cool , thx for the recording man.

[@YouChwb]

To Iran, love from USA.

[@spitfireaace]

Good camera work man.

[@I_SuperHiro_I]

If you shot this…..it’s some of the most impressive camerawork I’ve ever seen.

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

Thank you! I was pretty happy with it. Probably the best I've ever done for a whole demo.

[@I_SuperHiro_I]

@@EricksonAviationMedia pretty happy?! It’s dang near flawless. I love it.

[@jenniferpeters3702]

Fantastic camera work!! Wow!!! 🏆

[@crankshaft007]

Great video

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!

[@moxiedrapo2391]

I saw a Raptor being put through testing as I drove through Marietta, GA. This thing came out of nowhere, was vertical as it flew next to my passenger window! Made no sound until it was high above the interstate… I knew they were going through testing but they wouldn’t say where… I got to my hotel and did a search and sure enough… they tested it right there in Marietta, home to Lockheed Martin’s headquarters!!! Beautiful but deadly bird👍🏼

[@DJDarkrobe]

Awesome job, thanks for sharing!

[@bugzeye]

Great video, amazing thanks very much!

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

Glad you liked it!

[@alantroup1469]

As my spirit animal is the Golden Eagle, this is brilliant to see.

[@ta2joe13]

I find it almost impossible to comprehend how such a terrifyingly deadly weapon of war can still be such an utterly beautiful and graceful work of art at the same time. Thank God we're such good friends with our neighbors to the south. ...😊

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

No kidding!

[@thousandwattflowerpot5419]

Great Camera work. Impressive plane.

[@davejones6130]

Nice video ! I felt like I was watching Top Gun Maverick again !

[@RomingSalad604]

Very cool 😎

[@superzentredi]

The way these things move is like no other aircraft I've seen, every movement is precise and there is little wobble. I've seen Russian planes with thrust vectoring do some crazy maneuvers, but the F22 is so smooth and slick. Combine it with the right pilot and it is leagues above any other fighter on Earth.

[@-Galavanta-]

AMAZING camera work!!!

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

Thank you!

[@Italy2002]

I wish, just once, I could find a F-22 Raptor video that would stay zoomed out see we can see what the plane is doing in relation to the background. Look, I can tell it's pull some incredible G's because of the contrails that are produced, at super low altitude,...I got it! Check the box on that one, two thumbs up!!👍👍 Now, can we actually see what those maneuvers look like if we were standing on the ground watching this plane whip through the air please?

[@deancuisine2571]

We catered the Lockheed Martin chalet. Year 21! So fun!!

[@Haywire-Alguire]

Amazing plane and pilot ! 👍

[@EricksonAviationMedia]

Indeed it is!

[@elijahalexk]

I was there friday! it was a great airshow!