Post by: Vulcan on March 02, 2007, 03:35:00 pm
Post by: clog on March 04, 2007, 06:49:54 pm
any news of an Aer corps attandance?
Post by: Vulcan on March 11, 2007, 08:08:07 pm
| Quote (clog @ 04 Mar. 2007,09:49) |
| any news of an Aer corps attandance? |
Nothing confirmed as yet but there is usually something in the static display at least.
Post by: joey1 on April 04, 2007, 01:01:47 pm
I need some travel advice
If any other member has traveled before could they post a “Beginners Guide to to getting there” assuming they don’t Own a private plane or helicopter to whisk them to Fairfort!
Example: Is there a way from Bristol airport e.g.: trains /busses
Cheers!!!
joey1
Post by: Flyboy on April 04, 2007, 02:22:05 pm
Post by: joey1 on April 05, 2007, 10:14:25 pm
Thanksfor the correction Flyboy.........
Post by: Vulcan on April 08, 2007, 09:29:58 pm
| Quote (joey1 @ 04 April 2007,04:01) |
| I’m thinking if making the trip for the first time this year I need some travel advice If any other member has traveled before could they post a “Beginners Guide to to getting there” assuming they don’t Own a private plane or helicopter to whisk them to Fairfort! Example: Is there a way from Bristol airport e.g.: trains /busses Cheers!!! joey1 |
Joey1
I went last year for the first time and am going again this year. Fly to Bristol, there is a regular shuttle bus from there to Bristol via Bristol Temple Meads station, from there you can get a train to Swindon. We stay in a Swindon B&B and get the shuttle bus to and from the bus station to the air field (£5 return for adults last year). If you are thinking of going I would hurry and get some accomadation organised as last year you could'nt get a park bench in Swindon at the time of the show!
I and my sons are staying at this B&B this year, looks ok.
Leftwich Manor Guest House
Mrs. Lorna Leftwich
79 Cheyney Manor Road
SWINDON
Wilts
SN2 2NX(Map).
Tel: 01793 610560
You may of course prefer a hotel. Hope this is of some help.
Roger
Post by: joey1 on April 09, 2007, 04:41:05 pm
Now i gotta get on my knees to the wife
Post by: Vulcan on April 13, 2007, 05:38:18 pm
Just look at the lastest UPDATE for RIAT, a lot of airshows would be happy with half of this lot as their final line up and there is still 3 months of up dates to go!
RIAT updates
That makes it 170 aircraft from 16 countries so far listed all together. The full list as of the 13th April check the following link.
RIAT Line up
Post by: joey1 on April 15, 2007, 04:49:43 pm
Post by: Vulcan on April 15, 2007, 08:02:57 pm
| Quote (joey1 @ 15 April 2007,07:49) |
| I wonder will the US Military "steal the show "after all , They're the birthday boys this year!!!!! |
I think they may well steal the show as there are "whispers" on a couple of forums that there will be F-22 Raptors and B2 Spirits also.
There are a few countries that have not yet been added yet that are commonly there, French and Slovakians for two. Last year there were 195 aircraft present in the final line up and there are 170 already this year. Its looking to be a good one.
Post by: Irish251 on April 15, 2007, 09:24:11 pm
http://tinyurl.com/yr83v6
Post by: Vulcan on April 15, 2007, 10:19:44 pm
Post by: joey1 on April 16, 2007, 03:45:38 pm
How long would it take aprox from Swindon to Fairford ?
cos I’m arranging accommodation in Swindon !
I plan to see the show on Sunday so I don’t know whether to book return flight late sun or early Monday HHmmmm Decisions , Decisions
Post by: Vulcan on April 16, 2007, 05:33:09 pm
The bus takes about 30-40 mins. It can take a little longer on the way back to Swindon in the evening but the buses have priority routes to avoid the traffic. You can judge it for yourself, but if there is a flight for you Sun it would want to be pretty late departure. The train is about 45mins from Bristol Temple Meads to Swindon and the bus from there to the airport is about 25-30 mins and run every 15mins I think.
Post by: FiSe on April 16, 2007, 05:48:50 pm
| Quote (Short finals @ 15 April 2007,21:24) |
| Most likely NATO will send this E-3: http://tinyurl.com/yr83v6 |
...wonder where the Czech flag went
Post by: joey1 on April 16, 2007, 10:57:44 pm
Thank you so much for the info you sent earlier!!
I had a prior engagement on sat & that was the reason for the Sunday visit .
But now I may be able to go on Sat instead ,and stay overnight,
I have provisionally booked a b+b just in case!
last flight from bristol was 2210 so I might have been cutting it a bit Fine!!!!
Thank you once again for you help
I really appreciate it !!!
Joey1
Post by: Vulcan on April 17, 2007, 10:47:49 am
Post by: joey1 on April 18, 2007, 02:54:41 pm
Was browsing U-Tube and checked out RIAT 2006 came across this footage of the Russian MIG 29 OVT doing it’s thing!!!
He was throwing that jet around like a kite using “Vector Thrust”
I presume you were there to witness the action in the flesh!!
Hope to see it maybe this year
I wonder if most of the pilots display on both days?
Here's the link in case your interested
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBArj74na3k
Joey1
Post by: Vulcan on April 19, 2007, 10:06:30 am
That was one of the highlights of last years show, the way he threw that mig around the sky was amazing. I doubt if he will be back again this year as last year he was at Farnborough air show and that is a more of a trade show and they are really looking for sales as that aircraft was a protatype and the only one of its type in the world. Farnborough is only on every 2 years. Another great display last year was the Swiss F-18 hornet. It is basically the same flying program both days. I went for both days last year and again this year and I'm glad I did as the airfield open to the public is almost a mile and a half from end to end and packed full of static air craft and trade stands. With 8 hours of flying each day the second day came in handy to look around the static stuff. The tickets are a bit on the steep side but you certainly get your moneys worth.
Even though the Mig won't be there this year there maybe other Mig 29s, also the word is out that there might well be a couple of Indian SU-30 Flankers there one doing a flying display as the Indian AF are in the UK at around that time doing an exercise with the RAF. That will be a highlight if they are there and a rarity that you wouldn't see too often. Also I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they actually get the Avro Vulcan air worthy and flying as my father worked with them when he was in the RAF and I can remeber them when they were in service.
Post by: joey1 on April 22, 2007, 01:24:27 pm
An airworthy Vulcan Wouldn’t that is something Cold war jets that are in flying condition are now as rare a rocking horse droppings.
It would be a wonderful sight to see the likes of Vulcan or even Hanley Page Victor at RIAT
Air show Organizers have to be careful about sophisticated aircraft like the Vulcan,
Id say it would be difficult nowadays since most if not all pilots who flew the Vulcan are either retired, or have passed on and a Vulcan isn’t a jet that you just jump into straight from from, say a Jaguar GR7
Did you ever get up close and personal to a Vulcan cos from looking at footage it look enormous
And do you think Displaying the Vulcan at RIAT 2007 Is a possibility ?!
Post by: Vulcan on April 22, 2007, 02:21:03 pm
Post by: Vulcan on April 23, 2007, 05:43:14 pm
I have PMed you, did you get it?
Post by: joey1 on April 24, 2007, 10:00:59 am
| Quote (Vulcan @ 23 April 2007,08:43) |
| Joey1 I have PMed you, did you get it? |
Whatever is is i didn't get it could you explain more?
Sorry for confuison
Post by: Vulcan on April 24, 2007, 10:31:30 am
If you go to the top right of this page and you see "your messages" there should be 2 messages there..
Post by: joey1 on April 24, 2007, 02:22:47 pm
I got it Ok!!!!
Thanks!!!
joey1
Post by: Vulcan on April 25, 2007, 07:47:49 pm
Post by: joey1 on April 26, 2007, 08:36:09 pm
This just keeps on getting better! And its just April
I'm gonna need plenty of memory sticks for my camera Just to get through the static display alone!!!!
Post by: Vulcan on April 26, 2007, 10:21:08 pm
Flanker
Post by: joey1 on April 30, 2007, 01:20:49 pm
Awesome!!
“Flat Spinning the SU-30 was amazing
I’m Confident we’ll see a similar display by who ever attends this years display
Isn’t The RIAT known to have some surprises on the day?
Who knows since the US Military/Navy are celebrating their 60th anniversary, other military states attending the show like the Indians with their Indian SU-30 Flanker, may well try to steal the lime lite after all, isn’t the whole point of RIAT is to show off the capabilities of individual military states whether it be ground /air /or sea .
You witnessed last years Show/s (lucky You) I’m sure that this year won’t be any different Hopefully!
Post by: Vulcan on April 30, 2007, 06:03:56 pm
And from the mentioned airshow on Saturday take a look at the display.
F-22 at Langley on Sat
By the way this is not an exclusive thread!! I know more than 400 have read it, so are there any others that are going?
Post by: Frank on April 30, 2007, 07:42:23 pm
Post by: Vulcan on May 01, 2007, 03:04:47 pm
Post by: Frank on May 01, 2007, 07:08:37 pm
Irish guys can turn up anywhere, I met a group at Beauvechain in Belgium last year and met a few others at the back gate of Fairford during an exercise, not RIAT, last year!
Regards,
Frank.
Post by: Vulcan on May 03, 2007, 12:58:31 pm
Post by: Joe McDermott on May 03, 2007, 01:39:43 pm
Post by: joey1 on May 03, 2007, 01:47:00 pm
Sadly my wife nor my son Are not as fanatic about aviation as I am so I may travel with my brother
Post by: Vulcan on May 04, 2007, 04:41:37 pm
RAF role demo stuff added too, with more Tornadoes than appeared last year, and an RAF Hercules in the flying too...
Static - 11 Sqn Typhoon
Static - A-10A Thunderbolt
Static - E-6A Mercury
Static - C-130H USAF Reserves
Static - RNLAF Apache
Static - F-15E Strike Eagle
Static - Su-30 Flankers, IAF
Static - Il-78 Candid, IAF
Flying - EdlA Typhoon
Flying - Patrulla Aguila - no doubt a repeat of last year in the pipeline...
Post by: Vulcan on May 24, 2007, 02:52:04 pm
Post by: Vulcan on May 25, 2007, 04:53:33 pm
USAF Special Operations Command
MC-130H Combat Talon II
MC-130P Combat Shadow
MH-53M Pave Low IV
Army Air Corps
BN2T Defender
Lynx (x1) & Gazelle (x4) (Blue Eagles) Flying
QinetiQ
Alphajet
Jaguar T2
Royal Air Force
King Air B200
Sea King HAR3
Tornado F3
Tornado GR4
Royal Navy
Jetstream T2
Merlin HM1
Helanic Air Force
A-7E/H Corsair ll (x2)
Hungarian Air Force
Antonov An-26
JAS-39C Gripen
Italian Air Force
C-130J Hercules
Sikorsky HH-3F (x2)
Pakistan Navy
P-3C/II.5 Orion
Royal Air Force of Oman
BAC 1-11
Royal Danish Navy
Lynx Mk90B
Royal Netherlands Air Force
F-16 MLU (x2)
Civilian and Visitors
Auster 64 Tugmaster
DHC1 Chipmunk
Flight Design CTSW
P-51D Mustang
P-51D Mustang Flying
Post by: Hess on May 25, 2007, 08:51:12 pm
Post by: Vulcan on June 14, 2007, 12:29:18 pm
Post by: joey1 on June 16, 2007, 04:55:11 pm
Yes it would be nice to the a flying display of the IAC AW139
And to top it all off (If possible) a fly past with a 3 ship PC9 Formation
Is asking too much?
?
Post by: Vulcan on June 16, 2007, 07:32:26 pm
If the IAC send anything, which hope they do, I doubt if it will be flying. The flying display is somewhat over subscribed by all accounts as it is and they are thinking that they may have to shuffle things around and have some of the acts flying on one day only. The latest up date was yesterday and its looking good with Czech AF Grippen and Mi-24 Hind being added to the flying display amongst others.
Post by: joey1 on June 16, 2007, 08:25:22 pm
I was just thinking that myself
It must be an absolute nightmare logistically to organize one of the world’s largest airshows in the world looking at the current line up all that squeezed into 8 hours
There over 40 aircraft-displaying, Id say some of the same aircraft type could be split into to 2 days, that way if you only get to visit one one of the days at least you’ll still have a chance to watch your favorite aircraft flying
Their also are the Formation Teams too :
FrecceTricolori / Patrulla Aguila? / Royal Jordanian Falcons / Team Guinot & The Red arrows
I wouldn’t expect to see all the teams display in one day its still going to be a cracker of a show regardless what day anyone happens to go
I can’t wait!!!!!!
Post by: joey1 on June 20, 2007, 02:54:26 pm
Just swiped this News story taken from the RIAT 2007 Home page
"OASIS JUMBO TO MAKE BIG IMPRESSION
Travelling on a jumbo jet will never be the same again for thousands of spectators at this summer’s Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire after they witness exactly what the aircraft is really capable of.
The Oasis Hong Kong Airlines 747 jumbo jet will be put through its paces on the final day of the airshow to illustrate that even large aircraft can possess remarkable agility. In a series of dramatic flypasts, pilots Douglas Millerin and Trevor Cox will demonstrate the maneuverability and climbing ability of the largest passenger aircraft currently in commercial service.
The Hong Kong based airliner, which weighs 400 tons and has a cruising speed of 565mph, is set to be the largest aircraft to take part in the Air Tattoo’s mammoth eight-hour flying display on Sunday, July 15.
Air Tattoo Director Tim Prince said the Oasis 747-400 would add a new – and welcome - dimension to this summer’s flying display."
Lets hope they remember to emty the food storage and passangeres first!!!!
He He
Post by: joey1 on July 02, 2007, 09:14:04 pm
It confirmed that The vulcan will be a no show at RIAT 2007 what a pity!!!!
Post by: Vulcan on July 02, 2007, 10:22:14 pm
| Quote (joey1 @ 02 July 2007,12:14) |
| Hi all It confirmed that The vulcan will be a no show at RIAT 2007 what a pity!!!! |
I know, sob! sob!
Maybe next year.
Post by: joey1 on July 03, 2007, 09:11:04 pm
Even the Vulcan as a static would have been impressive
But it's not all bad news though!
They have extended the show an extra " 45 MINUTES” to Accommodate all the aircraft ( i thought for rain stoppage would have been the reason )
I think A packed lunch + Flask o tea and a Deck chair will be a must have on the day
Yippee!!!!!
PS
Not forgetting a rain coat He He
Post by: Vulcan on July 03, 2007, 09:49:06 pm
Yep, the weather does'nt look that great but the forecast for Salthill this far ahead said that it would be only cloudy with prolonged sunny spells!! Just shows you, fingers crossed. It'll be good anyway, I feel sure. I think the the 45 mins added is more likely to be to accomadate the Thunderbirds pre-show prancing about. Must make sure we get up and extra 30 mins early to be sure and see the Finnish F-18, that I'm looking forward to seeing.
Post by: Vulcan on July 06, 2007, 06:00:49 pm
Air corps AW139 and a total of 3 E-3D sentry's. RAF Nimrod MR2A and VC 10 for static RAF Harrier GR7 for static. Finnish Casa. Nice few bits there. the full list should be up on the RIAT sight soon.
Post by: Vulcan on July 06, 2007, 06:15:03 pm
USAFE
C-20H S
USMC
C-17A SP
C-130J S
Dutch AF
C-130H S
F-16 S
F-16 F
thats 10 so far
Slovenia AF
PC-9 x2 F/S
Spanish AF
CASA CN295
SWISS AF
Learjet
Post by: joey1 on July 07, 2007, 12:48:47 am
Where are they going to Squeeze all these static Aircraft
I was on the Riat2007 Blog and there is a lot of concern about security & weather I was assuming that security would be tight and expecting a long Que , Some of the regular visitors where saying 2 hour Qs were to be expected
Wondering how far is it from entrance to display area cos I don’t wanna miss anything !!!!
Post by: Vulcan on July 07, 2007, 09:04:50 am
Post by: joey1 on July 07, 2007, 05:43:37 pm
Unfortunately im only visiting Sundays show
It will be very late afternoon flight Sat ETA around 7pm maybe later depending on trains Ect.
I hopefully get a pic of of one of the static SU-30s on Sunday
As for the Thunderbirds pre show warm-up!
That’ll be my que to q for a burger
He He
Post by: Vulcan on July 07, 2007, 06:21:52 pm
I thouht you were going on the Saturday, never mind, you will get to see the Hong Kong Oasis 747 thats flying on Sunday only. Never know, we may bump into you around the static park some where. Quite agree with you about the Thunderbirds warm up routine, I wont be hanging around there for that. Hope you enjoy it anyway, I'm sure you will.
Post by: joey1 on July 09, 2007, 12:17:45 pm
A Last minute change in plan meant that I couldn’t get out till late sat afternoon
My bills never take weekend breaks ,so a bit of Saturday morning overtime was needed to have a worry free weekend!!
As for bumping into one another you won’t be able to miss me. BIG EARS Silly T-Shirt
And probably sampling some of swindon’s finest Guinness but only 1 or 2, cos we’ll need to be up before the sun rises
so early I may be doing breakfast myself!!
Thanks again for all your travel tips and I hope you’ll have a great weekend
Just remember to bring plenty of memory cards for your camera
Cos your gonna need em!!!!
Post by: Vulcan on July 11, 2007, 09:56:06 am
Post by: joey1 on July 11, 2007, 03:03:22 pm
I’ll keep a eye out….
I assume that there will be a modest participation of Irish visitors to the show
Along with forum members & Not forgetting our very own IAC crews ect…..
Post by: joey1 on July 13, 2007, 01:11:25 pm
You were probably on your way to Bristol when I found this gem
A Vulcan at Greenhan Common Air Tattoo 1983
Vulcan display with a familiar commentator aswell
click oon this link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e02U0Uh3MUY&NR=1