Smoke on, go…

The making of a Roulette

The Roulettes thrill thousands of spectators every year. Their formation aerobatics and smoke trails beckon every eye to be cast skyward as ‘Roulette 7’ adds commentary over the loudspeakers. Yet beyond the celebrity, the crowds and the cameras is a team of hard-working professionals, putting in long hours and a tremendous level of dedication. From our vantage point in the stands we can see just the tip, while the ice berg beneath the surface goes virtually unnoticed.

The making of a Roulette

For so many children, the Roulettes represent a source of inspiration. And the current members of the team are a case in point. Each described how they saw the Roulettes as a youngster, and while the sight of the tight formation crisscrossing the sky was a great motivator, none actually conceived of becoming a Roulette. That realisation came much later.