Park and view East or West for RIAT departures?

[BenLuck]

Hello all,

I am planning to do RIAT departures this year, I am not sure if I should use park and view East or West? Has anyone had experiences and also has anyone got any examples of images for either of these locations as well?

Cheers, Ben

[perky]

Hi Ben,

I have only been to P&V East. runway 27 was being used for departures . These were some shots i took from there.

Obviously, if 09 had been in use i would have probably gone up to the west P&V.

ZZ413 22.07.13 by G.Perkin, on Flickr

10-25_EGVA_22.07.13 by G.Perkin, on Flickr

Hope that helps

Graham

[nick197]

Here's a few from park and view west, All flying shots taken with a 300mm lens. From what i've heard the west end is a lot more relaxed than P+V east, I've only ever done p+v West.

Mirage F1 Departure by R.S. Photography, Thanks for 260k+ views, on Flickr


German Tornado Departure by R.S. Photography, Thanks for 260k+ views, on Flickr


Portuguese Casa by R.S. Photography, Thanks for 260k+ views, on Flickr


Danes show boating by R.S. Photography, Thanks for 260k+ views, on Flickr

[chrisfg1]

Done east and west over the years - much prefer west. The eastern end always feels like a paparazzi scramble to get shots. West is a lot more civilized and on an incline so there is less need to be at the front. Mind you, the light can be a bit of a problem early in the morning.

[RS2]

Always go to the west for departures and normally just sit towards the back. Never used to be an issue as it was always very relaxed but have noticed at the last three departures I have been photo bombed by people on the front row who still insist on standing on steps / ladders. With it being such a small area relative to the East I wished they would bring in a demarcation line for steps ladders etc.

[BenLuck]

Thanks for all the replies, much appreciated! I think i will go for the West park and view!

[Gary]

I've done P&V East once, hopefully never to be repeated we stayed out of the way but it was a total scrum to get the corner. People getting up a stupid o'clock to get in the queue One of the reasons I've done FRIAT ever since

[MRTT]

I've done P&V East once, hopefully never to be repeated we stayed out of the way but it was a total scrum to get the corner. People getting up a stupid o'clock to get in the queue One of the reasons I've done FRIAT ever since

Yep agree with Gary here, did P&V east a few years ago and it will NEVER be repeated, will do FRIAT from now on.

[tim_raper]

unfortunately the world is full of those that are selfish and have no thought for anyone else, and some of them are found at the front of the enclosure with no obstacles in front of them, standing on steps.

[Pune]

unfortunately the world is full of those that are selfish and have no thought for anyone else, and some of them are found at the front of the enclosure with no obstacles in front of them, standing on steps.

Couldn't agree more, selfish people are everywhere, maybe we should all e-mail RIAT and ask for separate step ladder enclosure for those that ruin it for others, they can then spoilt it for themselves...just a thought, I'm game.

[Gary]

The whole issue could be resolved by implementing and exclusion zone at the front, like they do on the airfield it's self. Without the need for a dedicated step ladder enclosure. But that would need someone to go round and enforce it.

I wish anyone going to P&V East the best of luck unless you're one of the ladder brigade

[Paulo]

I suppose it depends on what type of day you want, I take my 67yo dad and we stand back at the East end so he can see and hear the planes we'll enough and I get closer to the front to take photos.

I've never tried the west end, this year will be my first RIAT with a 500mm lens so might give it a go.

[binbrook87]

West end every time, can even sit at the back with the car and take photos of most of the departures if you have a decent enough reach on your lens. Tried the east end for an hour last year and moved to the west after an hour.....because i found it waaaay too crammed and waaaay too many steps!

[BenLuck]

Thanks for all the replies once again! Also is it £20 per person for entry to the park and view areas or per car? Thanks Ben

[POL]

Last year I turned up at P&V East 20 minutes after gates opened, drove in with no issues, parked up, walked to the fence and set up camp in the corner nearest the Vulcan with some very friendly Dutchmen!

Never understood what all the fuss is about, will probably do the same this year!

[Sooty]

Maybe in the East P&V on the Thursday.Shouldn't be that busy,should it? lol

Sooty.