RIAT Fairford this weekend ?

[Shadytree]

So who's going?

Hopefully aiming to be there on Saturday. Been a few years since I've visited Fairford.
Where generally is the best spot on the flightline for pics?

http://www.airtattoo.com/Assets/Files/tickets/Airf...

Edited by Shadytree on Thursday 12th July 09:53

[350Wedge]

I'm hoping to be there on Saturday as well weather dependent, as it looks to be the best day weather wise of the two.

[PJLarge]

I'm going on Sunday although the weather doesn't sound fantastic

[Mrs NucSquash]

- Saturday I will be there, camera at the ready

[Famous Graham]

Yep, I'll be there (I will make this one ). I've just got into the office down in Reading so at least I've made it further south than Carlisle this time (had to abort Duxford after a spin on the M6. I flew today )

As for position on the flightline, it depends what you want - obviously most of the displays will use the center as their focal point but they're big enough that you'll see from just about all along the line.

However, if you're after take offs or landings then pick one end and hope They switch direction depending on prevailing wind throughout the day.

Edited by Famous Graham on Thursday 12th July 12:57

[Puggit]

I thought I could smell something untoward today

[Famous Graham]

I'm going to nip into the Brewery Tap after work, say hello to some Yell folk if you fancy a snifter.

Edited by Famous Graham on Thursday 12th July 16:33

[Puggit]

Famous Graham said:

I'm going to nip into the Brewery Tap after work, say hello to some Yell folk if you fancy a snifter.

Thanks for the invite, but Puggit Jnr is still very much in recovery - (he had a trip to RBH in an ambulance on Sunday - thread here). All is much better now though and certainly out of the woods!

[Famous Graham]

Erk - fair enough. Glad he's on the mend though

[stigmundfreud]

can i make a recommendation to anyone going

Park at the park and ride in swindon, get a bus to fairford from the bus station - a lot cheaper and we were in and out in 20 minutes or so

much quicker than parking up there

[te51cle]

I should be there both Saturday and Sunday, parked up with the show cars I hope. Not looking forward to arriving at 7am though !

[Shadytree]

Any idea when the gates open ?

[350Wedge]

Shadytree said:

Any idea when the gates open ?

Showground opens at 7.30am according to RIAT website, not sure if car parks will be open any earlier though....

[Mrs NucSquash]

I thought car park was open at 7?? Not sure.

What is everyone looking forward to this year?? I dont know anything about planes (mr nucsquash is the one mad about planes), im just there for the photography so what should I keep my eye out for???

[350Wedge]

Mrs NucSquash said:

I thought car park was open at 7?? Not sure.

What is everyone looking forward to this year?? I dont know anything about planes (mr nucsquash is the one mad about planes), im just there for the photography so what should I keep my eye out for???

Highlights for me will be the F117 Stealth fighter, B52 and B1B as never seen any of these fly. The RAF demo is pretty good too, lasts about 45 mins i think!!

The biggest highlight that should have been there but is not ready yet would have been the return of the Vulcan!! It will definately be flying this year. All they are waiting for is the return of a few components from OEM suppliers. Other than that its almost ready to go

[Shadytree]

Mrs NucSquash said:

I thought car park was open at 7?? Not sure.

What is everyone looking forward to this year?? I dont know anything about planes (mr nucsquash is the one mad about planes), im just there for the photography so what should I keep my eye out for???

B1 is always good, but the Thunderbirds will be the highlight.

350Wedge said:

The biggest highlight that should have been there but is not ready yet would have been the return of the Vulcan!! It will definately be flying this year. All they are waiting for is the return of a few components from OEM suppliers. Other than that its almost ready to go

Just read the Vulcan won't make it

Edited by Shadytree on Friday 13th July 14:52

[Shadytree]

I will be on the flight line with a windbreaker to keep the kids at bay. I'll pin my PH flag to it, so stop by and say hi if you see me.

[Jason GT 650]

te51cle said:

I should be there both Saturday and Sunday, parked up with the show cars I hope. Not looking forward to arriving at 7am though !

Me too!! I'm displaying the GT.......leaving London @ sparrows crack to get there for 7.30am.....c u there...what car will you be in?

[Jason GT 650]

Shadytree said:

I will be on the flight line with a windbreaker to keep the kids at bay. I'll pin my PH flag to it, so stop by and say hi if you see me.

I'll come and say hi mate....what day you going?

[Shadytree]

Jason GT 650 said:

Shadytree said:

I will be on the flight line with a windbreaker to keep the kids at bay. I'll pin my PH flag to it, so stop by and say hi if you see me.

I'll come and say hi mate....what day you going?

tomorrow