RIAT 2014

johnny_doyle · 20-11-2013 8:52pm #1

seems a bit early but already being advertised on the radio in my area (pushing the Friday extra day) and "Super" Early Bird Tickets going on sale till end of January

http://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/visiting/airshow-tickets

DieselPowered · 21-11-2013 4:13am

Never tooooo early to consider Riat...roll on next Summer. I'll be there (again)

johnny_doyle · 25-01-2014 12:06am

just bought tickets for the 12th and 13th.

My youngest should be coming with me in theory but he's just started at a local Air Training Corps squadron and may be one of the many cadets that help out at RIAT.

westdub · 26-03-2014 9:06pm

Ticket sales might go up soon......

http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/article/idUKBREA2O1OM20140325?irpc=932

DieselPowered · 26-03-2014 10:56pm

Yip, saw that, still deciding whether to go or not this year

newcavanman · 27-03-2014 9:30pm

Just found out this week, that i'll be working at the show this year, after 31years of going as a fan. Should have airside and ramp access for the whole week. Heres hopeing we get the weather

Madpaddy79 · 27-03-2014 9:48pm

What's the best way to get to Fairford from Dub?

DieselPowered · 29-03-2014 12:24pm

Madpaddy79 wrote: »

What's the best way to get to Fairford from Dub?

It's been answered a few times Paddy if you search the forum for it.
Flights via Dublin to Bristol for starters.
If you don't find it let us know.

westdub · 04-06-2014 6:31pm

According to people at the Media day today there will be Polish SU-22s Flying...:D:D:D:D

johnny_doyle · 03-07-2014 8:24pm

well, RIAT just a short time away and the weather is looking good in this part of the world (too hot/humid for me....)

Email today says that Saturday tickets are sold out.

Having bought tickets for the Saturday and Sunday (not allowed time off work for Friday), youngest son comes home with a letter from school - he has a space in the Techno Zone Schools Engineering Challenge on the Saturday; free ticket for himself and a complimentary ticket for me...

islanderre · 03-07-2014 9:23pm

I'm heading over on the Sunday...... out and back Shannon to Birmingham in the one day......

Looking forward to it.

westdub · 03-07-2014 9:29pm

Heading over by Ferry on Tuesday, then Wednesday and Thursday in the Park and View watching the arrivals and display practice, Show on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Catch the departures on Monday and then home the next day for a long rest...:D
Until Sunday and the Bray show anyway....;)

islanderre · 03-07-2014 9:30pm

westdub wrote: »

Heading over by Ferry on Tuesday, then Wednesday and Thursday in the Park and View watching the arrivals and display practice, Show on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Catch the departures on Monday and then home the next day for a long rest...:D
Until Sunday and the Bray show anyway....;)

Now thats the way to do it!!!!!!!!!:):):):)

Duffer2010 · 04-07-2014 3:59am

westdub wrote: »

Heading over by Ferry on Tuesday, then Wednesday and Thursday in the Park and View watching the arrivals and display practice, Show on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Catch the departures on Monday and then home the next day for a long rest...:D
Until Sunday and the Bray show anyway....;)

Must suggest that to the wife as next years family holidayðŸ˜€

arubex · 04-07-2014 7:23am

I did RIAT in 2013 but wasn't very impressed with the facilities for the 'official' show attendees; uncomfortable seating and the aircraft were mostly small dots ( except the TriStar

)

If I go again I'll be camping on one of the farms and watching from outside the fence; the display line is hundreds of metres closer - literally.

newcavanman · 05-07-2014 7:35am

Has anyone heard if the IAC are sending anything to RIAT? They are on the invited list, but have nothing on the confirmed list

westdub · 05-07-2014 7:38am

No Air Corps this year, Too busy....:rolleyes:

Duffer2010 · 05-07-2014 9:33pm

westdub wrote: »

No Air Corps this year, Too busy....:rolleyes:

A lot of overseas committments............

vulcan57 · 07-07-2014 2:08pm

Duffer2010 wrote: »

A lot of overseas committments............

An Irish Air Corps PC-9M has been confirmed today.

newcavanman · 08-07-2014 8:18am

Just about to board EI atr for birmingham now on my way to Fairford

vulcan57 · 08-07-2014 8:51am

newcavanman wrote: »

Just about to board EI atr for birmingham now on my way to Fairford

Lucky beggar!! I have to wait till Friday. Be there Saturday and Sunday, can't come quick enough!!!

westdub · 08-07-2014 9:28am

I'm just heading out the door on the way to the ferry......:D

newcavanman · 10-07-2014 12:01pm

newcavanman · 10-07-2014 12:04pm

newcavanman · 10-07-2014 12:14pm

newcavanman · 10-07-2014 6:08pm

The Air Corps Team , flying the flag at RIAT 2014

newcavanman · 10-07-2014 6:10pm

Thursday afternoon

Jawgap · 11-07-2014 9:09am

No F-35.......

F-35 combat jet's UK debut at Fairford Air Tattoo cancelled

The first UK appearance of the combat jet due to be used on Britain's new aircraft carriers has been cancelled.

It was hoped the F-35B Lightning IIs would be at the Royal International Air Tattoo in Fairford, Gloucestershire which, starts on Friday.

But last week the entire fleet of F-35's was grounded in the US following an engine fire.

There is still some optimism that the jet might appear at the Farnborough Air Show which starts on Monday.

The disaster rolls on to the next chapter.......

newcavanman · 11-07-2014 11:11am

johnny_doyle · 14-07-2014 6:32am

really enjoyed this years RIAT. Found Saturday very hot; Sunday a bit cooler thankfully.

Particularly liked the Su 22's, the Orliks, Spartan, L39 and A400M.

Whatever the Solo Turk commentator was drinking, I'd like some. Great enthusiasm.

Didn't know about the FAAM planes so interesting to get some background on them.

The USN Poseidon seemed to be well guarded. In contrast to the Japanese KC767 which seemed to welcome all for a wander around.