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what's the point - there is nothing new there and the US presence this year is rather light - I'll only go when I can see the F-22 display; otherwise it's a little dull - same each year 
1. Take along your laptop
2. How can it be the same each year? 2007 Hot and sunny, 2008 called off, 2009 forecast changeable. Pretty varied I'd say.
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I still get goose bumps when she buzzes by.
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Does anyone know where i can view and print off the running order for the flying displays at RIAT?
We are planning on leaving at 6 in the morning with the hope of getting there by 8.
I would like a couple of hours to see the static...........especially the Tornados and Chinooks........dam, I do miss them.
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Christ, that F-22 vid is amazing, I had to watch the take off 3 times alone, is it really that short? I realise that it is cutting edge but the manoevers that it is pulling (I take it that it has no weapons on board) are amazing.
I stand to be corrected but the modern Typhoon didn't do anything like that in the displays that I have seen live or on video, I thought that the Typhoon was the all out manoueverable fighter? Bar Russian vector technology.
I stand to be corrected but the modern Typhoon didn't do anything like that in the displays that I have seen live or on video, I thought that the Typhoon was the all out manoueverable fighter? Bar Russian vector technology.
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Thanks Davy07....Have a good day.
A simple question from a simple ex sooty;
I have an FM Air Band Radio with a frequency range of 114 to 135 (KHz, I think?). Will this be of any use to me at the RIAT on Sunday?
Thanks
A simple question from a simple ex sooty;
I have an FM Air Band Radio with a frequency range of 114 to 135 (KHz, I think?). Will this be of any use to me at the RIAT on Sunday?
Thanks
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Last years frequencies, probably the same this year (It's AM not FM, and Mhz not Khz) but if it's an air band receiver it'll be fine. the higher freqs are the military ones so you may not hear the mil stuff talking to the tower.
Fairford Director 1: 123.550 & 241.825
Fairford Director 2: 134.550 & 339.850
Fairford Tower: 130.675 & 338.225 (also display freqs)
Fairford Ground: 119.150 & 234.250
Fairford Delivery: 124.550 (Monday only for clearances)
Weather: Brize ATIS 259.0
Fairford Director 1: 123.550 & 241.825
Fairford Director 2: 134.550 & 339.850
Fairford Tower: 130.675 & 338.225 (also display freqs)
Fairford Ground: 119.150 & 234.250
Fairford Delivery: 124.550 (Monday only for clearances)
Weather: Brize ATIS 259.0
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Last went to RIAT in 2007 on the 'spur of the moment'.
That was the last year you could just waltz up to the gate and buy a ticket, and it was packed, mainly due to the weather being more favourable on the Saturday than the Sunday.
Many people were stuck outside in massive queues and I think this is why they made it all ticket only from last year.
Thought about buying a late ticket and going this year again, but after suffering at Yeovilton last weekend I don't think I could stand anymore low cloud and rain.
That was the last year you could just waltz up to the gate and buy a ticket, and it was packed, mainly due to the weather being more favourable on the Saturday than the Sunday.
Many people were stuck outside in massive queues and I think this is why they made it all ticket only from last year.
Thought about buying a late ticket and going this year again, but after suffering at Yeovilton last weekend I don't think I could stand anymore low cloud and rain.
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Should be no bother for the two-seater.
RIAT pre-publicity said parking for the first time since 9/11 on the base, therefore on hard-standing.
Well, that's what I'm planning on for tomorrow!
Should be no bother for the two-seater.
RIAT pre-publicity said parking for the first time since 9/11 on the base, therefore on hard-standing.
Well, that's what I'm planning on for tomorrow!
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LOTA, thanks, I bloody hope you're right. Louis Hamilton's donutting at Silverston may well have been entertaining, but I have no desire to re-create the incident for the RIAT masses.
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When we got up at 0440 this morning I thought, is this going to be worth it? When we left at 0550 and drove down the M4, I really began to question my sanity about driving in such torrential rain to go to an air show.
When we arrived at 0750, the rain that we had just driven through for the last 100 miles also arrived and by now we were starting to get thoroughly cheesed off. (When I say we, I mean one wife and daughter!!!! I was too busy trying to work out how to keep my camera and programme dry).
Then the rain cleared and the tanoy confirmed that that the flying display was going ahead. What an inject of “yes!!!!” that was.
Listening on my newly purchased Swansea Maplins’ scanner radio (see my earlier post) I was well aware of the problems that some of the heavy rain showers caused. But the determination by all involved not to let the crowd down was obvious.
What a brilliant day we have had. The flying display was spectacular and it is a big thank you to all that was involved.
I have to mention special praise for the Wing Walkers (who were left in a holding pattern for ages), The Hungarian Gripen Pilot (who after he landed sounded so chuffed about performing at the RIAT), and the Vulcan (obviously!!!). Finally the 27 Sqn Chinook.....brilliant!! Thanks for bringing back a lot of good memories.
When we arrived at 0750, the rain that we had just driven through for the last 100 miles also arrived and by now we were starting to get thoroughly cheesed off. (When I say we, I mean one wife and daughter!!!! I was too busy trying to work out how to keep my camera and programme dry).
Then the rain cleared and the tanoy confirmed that that the flying display was going ahead. What an inject of “yes!!!!” that was.
Listening on my newly purchased Swansea Maplins’ scanner radio (see my earlier post) I was well aware of the problems that some of the heavy rain showers caused. But the determination by all involved not to let the crowd down was obvious.
What a brilliant day we have had. The flying display was spectacular and it is a big thank you to all that was involved.
I have to mention special praise for the Wing Walkers (who were left in a holding pattern for ages), The Hungarian Gripen Pilot (who after he landed sounded so chuffed about performing at the RIAT), and the Vulcan (obviously!!!). Finally the 27 Sqn Chinook.....brilliant!! Thanks for bringing back a lot of good memories.
....yes, got soaked, then dried out, then got soaked, but had a good day. Some great flying in at times awful conditions (many fast air items creating their own micro-climate for about 50% of their displays)
Only moment of concern for me was The Breitlings who had to abort mid-display and completely disappeared under a lowering cloudbase and +RA.
Somewhat more sporting (than we have been used to since return to flight) departure by XH558, I thought, straight up towards another oncoming Cb.
Nice touch to see her taxied the full length with the Buff after landing, a probably not too oft to be repeated photo opportunity.
Only moment of concern for me was The Breitlings who had to abort mid-display and completely disappeared under a lowering cloudbase and +RA.
Somewhat more sporting (than we have been used to since return to flight) departure by XH558, I thought, straight up towards another oncoming Cb.
Nice touch to see her taxied the full length with the Buff after landing, a probably not too oft to be repeated photo opportunity.
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Was on Fireball on the Tech side of RIAT this year for the first time (has been next to the med centre the other years I have done it). Meant that we were directly underneath the display line and most of the a/c taxyed past us on the way back to their stands. Great close-ups of XH558, B52 and various fast and pointys.
Personally thought the Italian Mini-Herc was one of the more impressive displays. Apparently he had to tone it down for Fairford! There were rumours that he was planning to roll and loop it originally!
Always thought Fireball was a slightly macabre name for the SAR asset at RIAT!
Unfortunately, got a short notice trip to another airfield a few thousand miles East on Sunday so missed that display day but still a great weekend. If you were wondering where the C17s were, I was on one of them! All back now and hopefully the gentlemen we brought back with us will do well in Selly Oak
BTD
Personally thought the Italian Mini-Herc was one of the more impressive displays. Apparently he had to tone it down for Fairford! There were rumours that he was planning to roll and loop it originally!
Always thought Fireball was a slightly macabre name for the SAR asset at RIAT!
Unfortunately, got a short notice trip to another airfield a few thousand miles East on Sunday so missed that display day but still a great weekend. If you were wondering where the C17s were, I was on one of them! All back now and hopefully the gentlemen we brought back with us will do well in Selly Oak
BTD
.....the G222 (C-27 "classic" I suppose) was aileron rolled on several occasions during past RIAT displays - I guess the FCC put the stoppers on that?
One year (forget which) we were also treated to a looping Ukrainian An-72!
One year (forget which) we were also treated to a looping Ukrainian An-72!
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Unfortunately, got a short notice trip to another airfield a few thousand miles East on Sunday so missed that display day but still a great weekend. If you were wondering where the C17s were, I was on one of them! All back now and hopefully the gentlemen we brought back with us will do well in Selly Oak
Keep up the good work Bob the Doc. You guys do a great job
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" .....the G222 (C-27 "classic" I suppose) was aileron rolled on several occasions during past RIAT displays - I guess the FCC put the stoppers on that? "
No flares (not the trousered type) allowed from display aircraft either this year, apparently. Better for car parking this year, perhaps, but solution made for a pretty dismal static line up IMHO.
No flares (not the trousered type) allowed from display aircraft either this year, apparently. Better for car parking this year, perhaps, but solution made for a pretty dismal static line up IMHO.