RIAT 2019

[theplayingmantis]

I went to RIAT this year for first time and it was great. Friday only.

next year i understand isn't a full on Friday (as its not a special year (despite it being NATO anniversary))just aircraft arriving.

i had planned on going Friday and Saturday and meeting rest of family on the Saturday, but if Fridays not proper day seems a bit pointless.

So im wondering if anyone who's been on a Friday in a 'normal' year can advise if its worth it and if there's anything going on, stalls, sideshows, commentary of whats coming in/practicing etc

[zsdom]

I do FRIAT mach3 every year (Weds-Monday) & Friday is a great day, very relaxed & you get some movements you wont see on Sat/Sun. the only thing that goes against it is the price, the rise for Friday this year is crazy

[theplayingmantis]

zsdom said:

I do FRIAT mach3 every year (Weds-Monday) & Friday is a great day, very relaxed & you get some movements you wont see on Sat/Sun. the only thing that goes against it is the price, the rise for Friday this year is crazy

thanks are there concession stalls on the Friday, and any commentary?

[zsdom]

Yep, most of the show ground is open, I get most of my aircrew tat on the Friday

[theplayingmantis]

ta, once the cricket fixtures coem out and assuming no clashes i will book my tickets!

actually one other question, is FRIAT worth it for 2 days. last time i got garden enclosure tickets but we spent about 5 mons in there the whole day, a plastic chare when better viewing could be had at the start of the runway seemed a bit pointless and the bag drop wasnt used either.

[zsdom]

For me I wouldnt do RIAT any other way, elevated seating at display center, free programme & gifts, priority entry avoiding the queues and I renew so I can spread the cost over 6 months.