Grandstand , worth the extra money?

[Dan M]

Hi guys

I'm planning to have one of my days in the grandstand this year. Just wanted some feedback from those of you who have been in there before.
From a photography perspective, is it worth the extra? Are you crammed in like sardines etc etc..

Cheers

Dan

[rdchawk]

I cant justify the extortionate cost for the grandstand - it does give you an elevated seat obviously but it can get quite crammed.

The problem now with staying on the ground so to speak is the increasing number of enclosures that are taking up the flightline, IMHO get rid of a couple of enclosures.

[Flying Warden]

The last RIAT I attended in 2002 I was extremely angry at the amount of front line taken up by hospitality chalets.
We were thinking of attending this year for the first time since 02 but if the chalets are still a problem I don't think we'll bother going.

[iainpeden]

If you are doing 2 days go for FRIAT Mach 1 membership. The Friends grandstand is cosy but not cramped. Additioanl positives are the loos, a marquee for when it rains and a fast track lane at entry.

[RIAT_fan]

Me and my family bring these 'sun shelter' things that are not really tents, but they are a canvas arc you can sit in on camp chairs and keep the rain away.
Here's one-
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j ... 4722408967