Royal International Air Tattoo 2013

[stealth1234]

I do not think there will be much else confirmed next week as arrivals start on Wednesday ,but may get something on Monday or Tuesday I gess ,but this will probably be unlikely though,but I can't wait till the first arrival know should be a great show

Your correct ! I have been unwell for a few weeks and I completely forgot it was RIAT Week Can't wait.

[Skywatcher]

that's very ok Stealth1234 I hope you are felling of beter health know

[eagle1]

Are we going to set up a FC Meet for those attending alone?

Paul

Hi Paul
I was going to ask this question, you just beat me to it :
I haven't been for a few years, but have purchased a 4day ticket & really look forward to it. I have a seat in the stand and I'm staying in Kempsford Village
but not sure of the general set up there or where would be a good place to meet. Any ideas of a possible meeting place ?

Cheers Martin

[stealth1234]

Thank you I am feeling a lot better What happened to having all squadron RAF Typhoons on static ? I think or like to hope that there will be a big update tomorrow or Tuesday

[Skywatcher]

I don't know about that one I will have to have a cheek on their site as last time I saw it had I think 5 eurofighters on the static in the raf section

[Skywatcher]

Looks like the raf has 3typhoons coming this week 1 flying and 2 on the static also do not foget about the Italians brining their EF -2000 jets also 4 I believe they are brining 1 flying and maybe 3 on the static

[stealth1234]

Nice!

[tim_raper]

With no US participation airside, I hope our American friends are still running the P&V bbq tent this year.

[Dan213]

With no US participation airside, I hope our American friends are still running the P&V bbq tent this year.

It was confirmed on RIATs Twitter, that they would not be running the P&V BBQ

[TonkaLad]

Me and my dad are departures day virgins and we know about the P&V's and stuff and are camping nearby but just wondering does anyone know what sort of time departures will start to happen? I know it probably can't be answered with a definate answer but just wondered as of when to get to leave for a spot.

Cheers
Alex

[joe spares]

They'll land from the west if there's a component of wind that dictates it.
Flight safety being the main concern above whether it's convenient or not for the 'public'.

Yep, for the departures, does anyone know if in the past they have used RWY 27 regardless of an Easternly wind?

Just thinking of which spot to go to! Cheers!

I vaguely remember one year (1991?) with practically nil wind, they used both ends for departures, mind you in them days, there were lots of planes to get rid of in a short space of time, they don't have that pressure this year! And a few years big stuff parked at the western end has departed from that end despite most launching from the east (I have nice climb out shots of the KS ANG 135, buff, Il76 etc!)

[Paulo]

Are we going to set up a FC Meet for those attending alone?

Paul

Hi Paul
I was going to ask this question, you just beat me to it :
I haven't been for a few years, but have purchased a 4day ticket & really look forward to it. I have a seat in the stand and I'm staying in Kempsford Village
but not sure of the general set up there or where would be a good place to meet. Any ideas of a possible meeting place ?

Cheers Martin

I will be there Sunday on my own & Monday with my father. I've only got standard tickets (both days) this year so will be around the crowd line all day

[nick197]

Getting excited now, roll on Wednesday

[Pete_uk]

Local news site is saying there will be a A380 with the Reds at some point at the show.

[jingernut]

Local news site is saying there will be a A380 with the Reds at some point at the show.

It's on the previous page of this thread and on the air tattoo website.

[bizfreeq]

Me and my dad are departures day virgins and we know about the P&V's and stuff and are camping nearby but just wondering does anyone know what sort of time departures will start to happen? I know it probably can't be answered with a definate answer but just wondered as of when to get to leave for a spot.

Cheers
Alex

Around 8.30-9.00am usually

[Aileron]

So this year is my first as a Friat Mach 3 member, so could somebody guide me to which P&V would suit best i am camping at Kempsford if that makes a difference!

[GVLCN]

Any chance of the USAF now attending? A b-1 and b-52 display would more than make up for the cancellations

[Dunk]

Any chance of the USAF now attending? A b-1 and b-52 display would more than make up for the cancellations

Wheres the gun smiley?!

[Mike]

Any chance of the USAF now attending? A b-1 and b-52 display would more than make up for the cancellations

Wheres the gun smiley?!

Is it too late for a few aircraft from Lakenheath and Mildenhall to attend though ? http://www.acc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123355835