F/A-18 Swiss Hornet Solo Display Team
Captain Nicolas "Vincent" Rossier, F/A-18 pilot from Fighter Squadron 17, is also the Swiss Air Force's Hornet Display pilot for the seasons 2017-2018-2019-2020. The native of Fribourg already has 2,000 flying hours to his credit, of which 1,600 are on jet aircraft, including 1,000 on the F/A-18 Hornet.
He completed the flight preparation courses (formerly FVS, now known as SPHAIR) at Ecuvillens.
Captain Rossier completed his air force training flying the following aircraft:
- Pilatus PC-7,
- Northrop F-5E Tiger II,
- and Boeing F/A-18 Hornet.
Capt Rossier has been assigned to Squadron 17 since 2008. For three years, he flew the Mirage 2000-5 as exchange pilot with the French Armée de l’Air. Today, he passes on his experience as a flight instructor.
For his attractive solo performances, our display pilot flies the Boeing F/A-18C Hornet interceptor.
F/A-18 Swiss Hornet Solo Display Team schedule
List of our Swiss Hornet Solo Display pilots
| Display years | Name | Nickname | Squadron |
|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2017 | Capt Nicolas Rossier | Vincent | Fighter Squadron 17 |
| 2014 - 2016 | Capt Julien Meister | Teddy | Fighter Squadron 17 |
| 2013 | No displays | ||
| 2010 - 2012 | Capt Ralph Knittel | Deasy | Fighter Squadron 17 |
| 2007 - 2009 | Maj Thomas Peier | Pipo | Fighter Squadron 18 |
| 2004 - 2006 | Capt Michael Reiner | Elvis | Fighter Squadron 11 |
| 2001 -2003 | Capt Patrick Dähler | Dähli | Fighter Squadron 11 |
| 1999 - 2000 | Capt Frédéric Ryff | Styff | Fighter Squadron 17 |
| 1997 - 1998 | Capt Werner Hoffmann | Höffi | Fighter Squadron 11 |
| 1997 - 1998 | Maj Stéphane Rapaz | Punzel | Fighter Squadron 17 |
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