Farnborough Air Show
 

Hi there,

Would anyone be able to tell me what the main attractions at this years air-show will be??

Thanks:ok:

Okay, I'll start......A380
Anyone else?

Here is a nice little promo for this year's show
http://www.farnborough.com/docs/2006/farnborough06.wmv

VC10 Rib22
:ok:

BA to announce an order for B747-800,B777-300ER and B787;) .

Go Boeing:ok: .

WTDWL.

We live in hope!:)

I'd like some information on the show too. Not ever having been before, are the public able to attend for the whole week or only on the Saturday and Sunday?

Do we have an exact schedule for the week yet?

Is it worth attending?

Thanks
MM

They have a a website with details on it.

Mon 17th - Industry Day
Tue 18th - Thu 20th - Trade days
Fri 21st - Youth Day
Sat 22nd - Sun 23rd - Public Days

Public attendance definite on 22 & 23; not sure about 21; other days no.

FARNBOROUGH LOCAL COUNCIL WEBSITE
 

HI

For how to travel to the show locally and parking and maps
and loads more info go to Google and enter RUSHMOOR COUNCIL
The area website is there to help you Enjoy the show


Tony
farnborough

Info for Farnborough Air Show
 

Does anyone have any info for Farnborough ? I.e. how to get there , accomodation and tickets ? Thanks in advance

See this website
http://www.farnborough.com/

Farnborough doesn't do 'attractions'. The manufacturers save them for the real trade show at Paris !

Farnborough is a poor excuse for an airshow. Overpriced, overated and lacking. Most manufacturers tend to pull their aircraft out prior to the public days even though they are supposed to stay til the event closes.

Possibly 2x MV-22 Ospreys,as they are confirmed for RIAT Fairford the week before.

Farnborough Attractions
 

hi

yes there are Attractions at Farnborough its called spot the lost US Bomber
mind you the suggestion has been raised and i would like comments on
visibity "IE could the yanks actaully see this" to paint a large red arrow on
the Car auctions roof at Blackbushe pointing to FAB with the words Farnborough this way in large Flashing letters . as for rest of show
well farnborough is farnborough a few jars in the Swan starts off a typical
farnborough day and usualy ends it so some stuff gets pulled so what who
cares we all all know its going to happen but we are still there . ive not missed a farnborough show since early 1960 i miss the Sep shows with the
MONSOON Thunderstorms but all i say is roll on JULY2006

Tony
farnborough LOCAL

It works the other way too. Years ago they were filming 'Eye of the Needle' at Blackbushe. They had the words 'Fluhghafen Ostofen' or something painted on the roof of the terminal facing the airfield. Old Reg the FISO was downstairs having his lunch when he happened to look out and see a non Blackbushe based aircraft execute a go-around and disappear, presumably because there was no reply on the RTF, and the aforementioned sign on the terminal. Reg was naturally a bit peeved about losing a landing fee.
By the way disregard Gulf4uk's remarks about the navigational abilities of USAF pilots; the reason for the B52 missing Farnborough was totally different (and quite simple) and was easily remedied.

GETTING TO SERIOUS ON HERE?
 

"By the way disregard Gulf4uk's remarks about the navigational abilities of USAF pilots; the reason for the B52 missing Farnborough was totally different (and quite simple) and was easily remedied.
OK Disregard my comments which were lighthearted anyway come on now
this is not the first time this has occured and it made all the Papers
TV , RADIO biggest laugh for Years .
but perhaps its not a laughing matter so forget it untill it happens again
maybe this Year then we can all laugh again cos we all Will unless thats
not allowed by then :\ :{ :(
feeling Gloomy
Tony

apolagy
 

hi

appolagys for any offence none was meant . just enjoy the show
whatever . its a great one despite the knockers and nimbys who really
get to me . perhaps its me getting old

Tony

hi,is heathrow the nearest airport to farnborough to fly into from cork????
thanks

As the crow flies Heathrow is closest, although you may want to look into flying into Southampton if it is possible.

Unless you are going to rent a car at Heathrow it might be a lot easier to get to Farnborough from Soton since there is a direct train link rather than either trekking into Central London to get to Waterloo or braving the Heathrow-Woking coach link.

:ok:

Edit to Add:
Gatwick may also work better for you as well since there is a rail link that will easily allow you to go Gatwick-North Farnborough/North Camp station

Thanks very much for that.

farnborough Shuttle
 

hi

if you come to Farnborough MAIN station outside there is usually a shuttle
bus Service direct to the field and back after . Taxi during the show is more expensive than normal. a walk from either station will take about 30mins along
the A325 .as you get to Near the airfield you will see the swan hotel inside are pictures of farnborough past next to that is the F.A.S.T museum loads of
exhibits outside that can be viewed although i dont think its allowed to
open during the show period but most can be viewed from the road side
Well worth a look .

Tony

EI-MICK: depends if you are flying scheduled or private. Southampton best if scheduled; if private try to book a slot with TAG to land at Farnborough (no arrivals/deps during flying display though), but depending on type (if light a/c) they may suggest Blackbushe as they prefer to reserve Farnborough slots for bizjets etc.

flying scheduled,id say it will be cork to gatwick then catch a train,the rest of the gang will be flying from dublin.

railways to Farnborough
 

hi

there are 2 possible ways of doing this . but things change

GATWICK to Clapham Jnc change Clapham to Farnborough Main

Gatwick to REDHILL Change REDHILL to Farnborough North
this is via Guildford takes lot longer

no Buses normally at Farnborough north to the show very limited
local buses.

Farnborough Main there should be Shuttle bus direct to Show
trains on main line every 20mins NORMALLY

Tony

Chevvron,

It was all far more fun when the bizzies had to go to the 'Bushe aswell (usually on a murky September morning)

Well remember the traffic being slowed on the A30 by the sight of a DA900 or similar gracing the EGLK tarmac, along with a car park full of spotters.

Odiham
 

hi

and at odiham with a mixture oF Visiting MIL \Civil Farnborough based
and the BAE-SYS warton farnborough shuttle ATP G corp or BAE146 G BLRA
Fairoaks also very good at times visiting Light and Heli

happy days in the Rain \mud AND lightning
Tony

I got my subs reminder through from Airliner World yesterday and they are offering a £40.00 ticket for admission on 'Enthusiasts day' (apparently one of the trade days) with Grandstand seating and free parking.... having not been for several years is this offer worth taking up??

'Enthusiasts day'
 

hi

dont think theres much differance apart from the crowds . less people
running around the place . the displays are the same less the usual mid\end week dropouts . whether its worth the extra dont know cant see any reason to fork out more . one thing that was said thousands less little boys collecting there free goodys well for me it been ok seeing my kidsand friends come away happy oh and yes ME as well in the early years
SAT . \SUN the kiddys are free makes sence that future scientists\pilots
etc

Tony

Don't want to put you off,but from my experience two years ago,you're wasting your money on ANY day!:*

NOT JUST AN AIRSHOW
 

HI

If you go to Farnborough just for the display then perhaps you are right
but then there is so much more. you can wander around the exhibitions
for hours ok some may feel its not relevant to most of us but chatting
to people on the stands you meet nice people interested in Aviation many keen to swap storys somtimes over a glass of somthing .
farnborough is what you make it . if you want an airshow Only Then go to RIAT or one of the other Airshows
but thousands of people go away very Happy yes you will say many dont but you get that at every Event you cannot please everyone

Tony

thanks for the help,GATWICK to Clapham Jnc change Clapham to Farnborough Main seems to be the easiest for me,yes i intend to do the rounds and have a good peek around and take lots of photos!! there will be a few of us so a night out friday and sat is definitely on the cards.

STOPING OVER BETTER BOOK NOW
 

HI

I Would Suggest you book ASAP If you are intending an overnight stop in
Farnborough area . will be almost impossible to find rooms for the night
locally .same with Car hire if you intend using one book ASAP .
For local info Go to google type in RUSHMOOR COUNCIL that is the local
authority website has loads of info on there. airfields at Blackbushe
Fairoaks, Lasham Would be worth a visit +several others within reach
White waltham , BIGGIN HILL , Heathrow

Tony

If enthusiast's day is a weekday, don't forget there's a TOTAL BAN on under 16's on trade days; they'll get refused entry even if they have a ticket, simple as that!

XTRA
 

HI

Yep thats right and that costs you an XTRA TENNER cos thats about all
differant . +a Few Exhibits that JUMP Ship friday night they cant be bothered to be there to show the TAX Paying Public you wander round the exhibition on SAT \SUN see how many stands are Deserted or packed and gone operational Reasons needed to get out there aircraft FRIDAY eve or before in some cases . JOE Public isnt interested in that anyway but many forget
we put BUMS on Seats seats mean JOBS mean Newer Aircraft more jobs about time that was remembered we pay There WAGES one way or another


Tony

Taxi sharing has been approved by the local council ie Farnborough Main to the exhibition 3 quid per passenger sharing with someone you never met!

cost of travel to Show
 

hi

Thats a start i suppose if you have 4 waiting and dont mind £3 but you
can wait for the shuttle Bus or Walk up personlly £6 total Is couple of
beers on the way (stop of at the Swan and refresh) chat to hundreds of
Spotters already there browse at FAST Exhibits over the fence i reckon
is the best bet .and do the same on way back stop after show for a while
miss the crowded trains into the smoke

TONY

Yes, whatever happened to Odiham being used as the "VIP" bizjet airhead..... with a couple of Wessex used for transitting the pax!!??

I was in the RAF at Benson and detahced to Odiham for a show in 1988, and all the posh people used to give us in Ops the tickets that they didn't need. Even got a lift into a show by wessex.......!

SBAC runway Does not close anymore
 

hi

TAG are allowed to fly into FAB all through the show nothing parked on
the runway anymore so all the vips fly into the Field

hi all,were getting around to booking flights and accomodation etc here for this,we want to stay in some hotel/guest house along the clapham jn to farnborough main rail line,maybe some town or village thats easy accessible?? any info appreciated

Have a look in Woking, Brookwood, Hook, Fleet, or maybe Basingstoke....all have stations on the same line out of London as Farnborough (Main Line) Station, and are within about 15/20 mins journey time.

A couple of places to try in Fleet:

Travel Lodge on the Fleet/Cove Road
Oatsheaf Pub, used to do B&B, don't know if it still does
Lismoyne Hotel (used by some of the contractors so you may be too late).

or try one of these

http://www.hotels.uk.com/accommodati...fast_Fleet.htm

local villages you might want to google for B&B:
Crookham, Crookham Village, Dogmersfield, Cove, Frimley, Frimley Green, Mytchett, Ash, Ash Vale

Good luck