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FRIAT 2018

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Re: FRIAT 2018

Post by mprl » Fri May 11, 2018 10:33 am

I've bought a FRIAT package for the first time this year a mach2 and can't wait :clap:
I have done P & V in the past, both East and West. To access the grandstand which comes with the Mach2 package on departures day, is the blue car park open for this or do I have to park elsewhere?
Also I will be traveling to the show from the north and usually get funnelled into the green car park, is it possible/ worthwhile trying to get to the blue car park to speed up my entry on the main show days?
Any advice greatly received.
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Re: FRIAT 2018

Post by Flightline UK » Fri May 11, 2018 11:49 am

The Blue Car Park is normally opened on the departures day for FRIAT members.

As for the main show days, I'd park wherever it is easiest for your arrival and exit. You can always join the Blue route entrance from the A419 but depending on the traffic situation getting out, you may find you have a significant detour via Highworth/Swindon!

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Re: FRIAT 2018

Post by mprl » Fri May 11, 2018 12:30 pm

Thanks for the information, think I will just park in green as usual and use the blue on departure day.
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Re: FRIAT 2018

Post by Gary » Wed May 23, 2018 8:32 pm

A message from Wendy, which has been screenshoted on the RIAT Nutters page. Says the FRIAT package are started to be mailed out this week
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Re: FRIAT 2018

Post by TARGET » Sat May 26, 2018 1:39 pm

FRIAT package arrived today but no seating plan this year

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Re: FRIAT 2018

Post by TARGET » Sat May 26, 2018 1:45 pm

Should really have been more specific-referring to seat position relative to aisles

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Re: FRIAT 2018

Post by James Cutting » Thu May 31, 2018 1:27 pm

Still awaiting tickets, hopefully soon, can't wait! :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Re: FRIAT 2018

Post by James Cutting » Fri Jun 01, 2018 1:01 pm

Just a quick question re: FRIAT Grandstand. What's it like sitting in there during show days to get pictures etc? Is there enough room? Do people use the space down the bottom, and what's it like down there? Cheers in advance; first year this year.
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Re: FRIAT 2018

Post by Gary » Fri Jun 01, 2018 1:13 pm

Hoping they haven't gone back to the 2016 grandstand where it was like sardines, it's not too bad. A lot of people will go stand in front, which helps out.
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Re: FRIAT 2018

Post by James Cutting » Fri Jun 01, 2018 1:18 pm

Ah okay cheers Gary, hope it's roomy enough, but happy to move down to the front if needs - though I'm looking forward to departures :D
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Re: FRIAT 2018

Post by Gary » Fri Jun 01, 2018 1:52 pm

The grandstand is usually fullest on Monday. Although no Mach 1 so the front row is available for people to spread out a little. The grass in front can get busy, but it's long enough so everyone has their own space.
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Re: FRIAT 2018

Post by Timmo » Fri Jun 01, 2018 1:53 pm

TARGET wrote:
Sat May 26, 2018 1:45 pm
Should really have been more specific-referring to seat position relative to aisles
The letter sent with the FRIAT pass stated that an email would be sent to members containing more detailed information regarding seating within the grandstand.

Hope that is of some help.

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Re: FRIAT 2018

Post by Gary » Fri Jun 01, 2018 2:11 pm

UKAR, have spoken to Wendy and put their yearly seat plan together for anyone who wants to see the layout http://forums.airshows.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=80990
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Re: FRIAT 2018

Post by James Cutting » Fri Jun 01, 2018 2:17 pm

Thanks Gary - Hope to get my FRIAT pass and find out seat number soon :thumb:
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Re: FRIAT 2018

Post by MilanO » Fri Jun 08, 2018 2:50 pm

I just got mine today. :thumb:

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Re: FRIAT 2018

Post by Gary » Wed Jun 13, 2018 7:45 pm

Just logged onto the FRIAT section of the RIAT website for the first time in a while. There is a chance to save £5 on a Key publishing magazine subscription if anyone is interested
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Re: FRIAT 2018

Post by Gary » Sun Jun 24, 2018 8:40 pm

There's been some updated info posted in the FRIAT members area. Nothing exciting but the enclosure is listed as closing at 5pm on Thursday, looks like it will be a dash to the P&V for some if there are any late arrivals :lol: Was it 5pm last year?
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Re: FRIAT 2018

Post by kstater94 » Sun Jun 24, 2018 9:30 pm

Row J
Seats 197, 198, and 199 for my bunch

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Re: FRIAT 2018

Post by Timmo » Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:51 am

Gary wrote:
Sun Jun 24, 2018 8:40 pm
There's been some updated info posted in the FRIAT members area. Nothing exciting but the enclosure is listed as closing at 5pm on Thursday, looks like it will be a dash to the P&V for some if there are any late arrivals :lol: Was it 5pm last year?
Yes it closed at 17:00 last year Gary. It was indeed a rush down to P&V to see the SU-27 rehearsal!

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Re: FRIAT 2018

Post by rebel14 » Thu Jun 28, 2018 8:38 pm

Are the disabled lanes to be used by FRIAT members not wanting to use gate J this year?Just read the members section and couldn't see anything specific , used red on Friday last year and saved loads of time queueing by being able to enter via the disabled lane

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