Royal International Air Tattoo 2023 General Discussion Thread

[iainpeden]

Ps For anybody staying over could I suggest that you double check accommodation. I did yesterday, no record of booking due to change of owner, that pub fully booked. My new accommodation is 40 miles away not 10 and £120 more for the three nights.

If you don’t mind me asking was it the Inn for all seasons near Burford?

No, I'm not going into details at present as my understanding is that the booking changed due to a change of ownership due to the death of the previous owner. The current manager has been very good in his communication and has offered a discount for next year, for which I'm awaiting confirmation. It appears I have lost the deposit paid to the previous ownership though.

Still had to get a Premier Inn at Newbury though.

[Blackcat1]

That’s very sad

[jasonT1981]

Has the G-91 cancelled?

As of today it is still on the RIAT website.

FB posts with 0 source are posting it pulled out as it doesn't have a CAA Permit to fly. Which wouldn't be needed as it already has a permit to fly from elsewhere and isn't in the flying display.

Rumours like this about the star, or popular aircraft happen every year. Best to ignore them until/If something official is said from RIAT.

[James Cutting]

The rumour mill is usually in full swing until the end of departures

[jasonT1981]

For those coming by Purple

[jasonT1981]

RS02 will be the SeaKing from Historic Helicopters according to their FB post today, arriving on Friday

[Discodaz]

Can someone help. I dunno if I'm going mad or what but, I could swear Turkish stars are at riat this year.
Thing is they aren't mentioned in their flying program recently published on insta.

Daz

[James Cutting]

They cancelled early June mate, due to ongoing support in the country after the earthquakes.

[Discodaz]

Oh that makes sense. I remember now. I read earlier tonight (possibly their website) riat still listed. Obviously not updated
Cheers james

Daz

[Gary]

RS02 is the same airframe that displayed in 2017

Do like how none of the weather website agree on forecasts nowadays too

[Seahornet1]

Can someone help. I dunno if I'm going mad or what ...
Daz

No problem Daz: Yes, you're probably going mad....

...I hope that helped...?

[James Cutting]

Oh that makes sense. I remember now. I read earlier tonight (possibly their website) riat still listed. Obviously not updated
Cheers james

Daz

No worries mate!

[James Cutting]

Do like how none of the weather website agree on forecasts nowadays too

It's crazy but they're always like this I tend to favour Met Office, although possibly a little wet, should be some sun and at least 18 Degrees cooler than last year thankfully!!

[Discodaz]

yep, couldn't stand another 40 degree plus heatwave. That was torture!. however, i prefer not to have it p**s down all day as is predicted

Daz

[milaviation]

yep, couldn't stand another 40 degree plus heatwave. That was torture!. however, i prefer not to have it p**s down all day as is predicted

Daz

What will be, will be.

As long as 2008 doesn’t repeat itself, we’ll be OK

[James Cutting]

Suppose it means more moisture in the air and more fluffy shots 2019 weather was alright.

[StrawdogUK69]

Planning on going to arrivals on Thursday.
Is it pay on the gate ?? Or sold out ?
Cheers

[smk_spotting]

Planning on going to arrivals on Thursday.
Is it pay on the gate ?? Or sold out ?
Cheers

Sold out. However there will be a limited number of tickets available on the gate, so get there early.

[GVLCN]

Thursday looking best day weather wise hopefully most of the stars arrive then

[sneezy24]

Suppose it means more moisture in the air and more fluffy shots 2019 weather was alright.

From what I remember, 2019 was a washout on Saturday!

An A400 did a few mild circuits, and a Spanish Harrier created a nice cloud of spray on the runway - that was it!!!!