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Title: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on November 12, 2011, 02:42:10 pm
RIAT 2012 ticket now on sale i recieved this mail


It Quotes;

"You can now buy your 2012 Air Tattoo Tickets, and as we recognise times are tough, 2011 admission prices have been held for 2012.
 
Not only have we frozen the price but we have introduced a special 'Super Earlybird' discount which is even cheaper than last year at only £29! These prices will only be available until 4 January 2012 and you will not get a better offer between now and the show in July.
 
The £4 booking fee has also been waived and under 16s are still free when accompanied by a ticket holder, so what are you waiting for?
 
Remember 'Super Earlybird' tickets are only available until 4 January 2012. See below for further ticket information or book at airtattoo.com.
 
SUPER EARLYBIRD  Until 4 January 2012                     £10 Discount + No Booking Fee
EARLYBIRD OFFER  From 4 January - 31 March 2012     £5 Discount + No Booking Fee
STANDARD PRICE*  From 1 April onwards                    No Discount + £4 Booking Fee
 
*From 1 April 2012 day specific standard admission will be £39 +£4 Booking Fee"

End Quote :smile:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on November 12, 2011, 02:54:55 pm
RIAT 2012 ticket now on sale i recieved this mail


It Quotes;

"You can now buy your 2012 Air Tattoo Tickets, and as we recognise times are tough, 2011 admission prices have been held for 2012.
 
Not only have we frozen the price but we have introduced a special 'Super Earlybird' discount which is even cheaper than last year at only £29! These prices will only be available until 4 January 2012 and you will not get a better offer between now and the show in July.
 
The £4 booking fee has also been waived and under 16s are still free when accompanied by a ticket holder, so what are you waiting for?
 
Remember 'Super Earlybird' tickets are only available until 4 January 2012. See below for further ticket information or book at airtattoo.com.
 
SUPER EARLYBIRD  Until 4 January 2012                     £10 Discount + No Booking Fee
EARLYBIRD OFFER  From 4 January - 31 March 2012     £5 Discount + No Booking Fee
STANDARD PRICE*  From 1 April onwards                    No Discount + £4 Booking Fee
 
*From 1 April 2012 day specific standard admission will be £39 +£4 Booking Fee"

End Quote :smile:

Looks like Last year’s BOGOF offer for father’s day must have hit a raw nerve with some of the FRIAT members since this is as good an offer you’re going to get this year
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Vulcan on November 12, 2011, 10:11:37 pm
Sure is a good deal this year but people need to get in there as there are only a limited amount of tickets at those prices. Ordered mine yesterday.
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Vulcan on December 15, 2011, 04:42:51 pm
First participation list of Confirmed aircraft.

Brazilian Air Force         C-130          S

French Army Air Corps   TBM700        S
                                 TBM700       F

Hungarian Air Force       AN-26          S

Latvian Air Force           MI-17          S

Polish Navy                  AN-28          S
                                 Mi-14           S


Nice start and not even Christmas yet !!
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on January 09, 2012, 05:27:58 pm
Hi Vulcan

Snapped up an early bird ticket as soon as they were released
 :buttrock:
Staying in swindon too

and I'm hoping for a bumper Year at RIAT 2012 it being a Farnborough year who knows the attendence of a  Chinese delegation at last year's  RIAT looks promising
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Vulcan on January 14, 2012, 02:25:25 pm
Could be promising alright, rumours abounding about Teams like the S.Korean Black Angels, Chinese August 8th and Japanese Blue Impulse teams coming. Nothing confirmed as yet on those but would be nice if only one of them turned up. It has been said on the RIAT site that there is a strong possibilty of some interesting stuff from the East this year. :applause:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Vulcan on January 30, 2012, 06:47:38 pm
UAE Display team Al Fursan have confirmed on their facebook page that they are to appear at RIAT 2012.  :applause:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on February 09, 2012, 04:46:09 pm
Vulcan  confirmed for RIAT  also according to other sources EADS, The sponsors who kindly sent us the Bf-109 at RIAT 2010,
 may be sending a Fouga Magister 
 :buttrock: :buttrock:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Machlooper on February 09, 2012, 06:04:06 pm
Ah the aul Fouga!!!
Have to get their now  :airforce_grin:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on February 17, 2012, 04:32:02 pm
Ah Yes indeed  :biggrin:

It seem like a lifetime ago now  since  the Aul Fouga graced our Irish skies :applause:

Youtube have a great video of   :ireland:   "The Silver Swallows with in camera action
if memory serves me wasn't that at a UK airshow ! RIAT or should that be the IAT  ???
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Vulcan on February 20, 2012, 05:03:48 pm
UAE Air Force's newly formed display team, Al-Fursan, to make their European debut at RIAT 2012. Great addition  :applause: :applause:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Vulcan on February 21, 2012, 09:01:48 pm
The S. Korean Air Force display team, The Black Eagles have confirmed on their site that they are to attend RIAT and Farnborough.  :applause: :applause: :buttrock:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on February 21, 2012, 09:46:13 pm
 :buttrock: :buttrock: It's just gets better & Better and its still Feb Full of eastern promise  :buttrock: :buttrock:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Vulcan on March 05, 2012, 04:40:12 pm
Just seen this link on another forum.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/26/us-bell-boeing-v22-international-idUSTRE81P0ND20120226?feedType=RSS&feedName=everything&virtualBrandChannel=11563

Maybe we might see an Osprey at RIAT 2012 ??
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Vulcan on March 09, 2012, 12:37:40 pm
USMC Ospreys confirmed for RIAT, one flying, one on Static  :buttrock: :buttrock: Great to see them back, first time since 2006 at a UK Airshow.
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on March 09, 2012, 02:11:18 pm
A Brilliant update Vulcan  :buttrock: :buttrock: :buttrock:

Never seen one upclose, and a flying osprey too!!!! hats off to DBH for this Coup

and other exciting rumblings regarding  Royal Air Force of Oman :bowdown:

quote from Airtattoo.com

"Oman: The Air Tattoo received a very supportive and generous letter recently from the Commander of the Royal Air Force of Oman stating that not only did he hope to attend the airshow this summer but that it was his intention that either one of his air force's new A320s or one of its "venerable" C130H aircraft would participate. We are looking forward to receiving confirmation in due course. "
end quote

It's turning out to be a cracking good Airtattoo
the change in the RIAT dates too may have a bearing on the weather side too so here's to blue skies! :bowdown:


Roll on july 
  :buttrock:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on March 20, 2012, 06:40:17 pm

A cracking update with just one CANCELLATION

RAF

Hawk T.1 (f)
Hawk T.1 (s)
Typhoon F.2 (f)
Grob Tutor (f)
Shorts Tucano T.1 (f)
Tornado GR.4 x2 (f)
Hawk T.1 x7 - Red Arrows (f)
King Air B.200 (f)
Cessna Caravan - RAF Falcons (f)

Royal Jordanian Air Force
C-130 Hercules (s)

Airtattoo quotes as follows :

"USAF: The 48th Fighter Wing of the US Air Force, based at RAF Lakenheath, has written indicating that it hopes to be able to support this summer's Air Tattoo with both HH-60s and F-15s. The letter goes on to state: "Our support will be contingent on the 48th Fighter Wing's operational needs in order to support our current real world commitments".

UAE: Though not yet confirmed, we anticipate that the United Arab Emirates' Al Fursan team, which will be making its European debut at RIAT in July, will be supported by a C-17.

Regretfully, we have received notification from the Commander of the Latvian Air Force that "due to some unforeseen circumstances the Latvian Air Force won't be able to participate in the Royal International Air Tattoo." They had been due to send a Mi-17 helicopter"

 Unquote

I hope we'll get to see a flying display from the Lakenheath based F-15, like we got from RIAT 2007 :buttrock:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Vulcan on March 22, 2012, 08:38:07 pm
Certainly would be nice to see a LN F-15 in the flying display again, Joey. Another nice update today.

FAAM ARA (Atmospheric Research Aircraft) BAe 146-301 (S). Rare aircraft.

The confirmation of the 52nd Country to appear at a RIAT/IAT, Columbia. Sending a C-130H and a T-90 Calima which has not been seen outside Columbia before. Not that much to look at as such but as rare as wooden horse droppings !
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Vulcan on April 04, 2012, 01:53:16 pm
Rusian Air Force supersonic combat trainer, YAK-130 confirmed ! It will be the FIRST TIME the Yak-130 'Mitten' has displayed outside of Russia in light attack configuration with a full complement of weapons.  :buttrock: :buttrock: :applause:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eK13vfEFHbU&feature=results_main&playnext=1&list=PL94BDD81A0FECBA29
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on April 04, 2012, 04:49:00 pm
 :buttrock: :buttrock:


It's a demomstrator type so hopefully arrive fully loaded I reckon bound for farnborough
A static B52 also confirmed this week along with a P3 Orion & US NAVY Leap Frogs parachute Display Team  more updates are expected very soon I hear    :buttrock:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on April 13, 2012, 01:59:37 am
EADS Fouga Magister S/N 569 Confirmed (F)  :buttrock:
 :buttrock:
E-3 Sentry also confirmed (S) :buttrock: :buttrock:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on April 19, 2012, 06:26:55 pm
More Juicy item added
Belgian Air Component:

Lockheed C-130H Hercules 20 Sqn (S)
Agusta A109BA  (F)
Lockheed Martin F-16AM Fighting Falcon (F)
Lockheed Martin F-16AM/BM Fighting Falcon (S)


 Royal Saudi Air Force:

BAE Systems Hawk T65 x 6 Saudi Hawks (F)

Never got to see the SAUDI Hawks last year, so hopefully this year ?
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on April 20, 2012, 08:06:03 pm
The Black Eagles have confirmed to display a RIAT 12

And there are some exciting rumblings going on about a certain Polish MIG 29's participation at RIAT  :bowdown: :bowdown:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Baldonnel-boy on April 20, 2012, 09:21:01 pm
The Black Eagles have confirmed to display a RIAT 12


Not according to their official site... http://blackeagles2.airforce.kr:8088/layout.php?&main=01-04.php&sortcode1=01-04

for RIAT it says To be confirmed....
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on April 24, 2012, 11:33:13 am
The Black Eagles have confirmed to display a RIAT 12


Not according to their official site... http://blackeagles2.airforce.kr:8088/layout.php?&main=01-04.php&sortcode1=01-04

for RIAT it says To be confirmed....

 At least they have RIAT down on their website  :bowdown:

Other forums seem to be having conflicting reports.
Anyhow the reality is the only “Confirmed” aircraft will be the ones that you’ll have in your camera’s viewfinder come arrival days ..... :buttrock:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on April 27, 2012, 03:04:55 am
Two more cracking additions to the flying display  :buttrock:

Swedish  JAS-39C Gripen  :buttrock:
French Air Force Dassault Rafale :buttrock:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Vulcan on April 30, 2012, 07:03:44 pm
RIAT to make special announcement tomorrow, interesting ! Hoping for something unexpected and juicy, but think it will probably be the Koreans.
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on April 30, 2012, 11:48:17 pm
Or a MIG  ??? :bowdown: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Vulcan on May 01, 2012, 01:06:13 pm
As expected, its the Korean Black Eagles. Most welcome indeed. :applause: :buttrock: A big logistical exercise in getting them over here. They are going to be dismantled in Asia and then flown to the UK in a fleet of large cargo planes and then reassembled. This year is going to be a cracker !!

http://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/Newsroom/news/BLACK-EAGLES-SET-TO-SOAR-INTO-HISTORY-BOOKS
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on May 01, 2012, 05:47:14 pm
So looking forward to RIAT  the flying programme is filling up  DBH have Realy pulled out the stops and dipped into the kitty to stage a great RIAT

Do you think this years show could be up there along the best RIAT ? Vulcan???
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Vulcan on May 03, 2012, 01:21:44 pm
Without a doubt, Joey ! now with the Polish AF Mig 29 in the flying display  :buttrock: :applause: anything else is going to be a bonus ! 19 countries plus NATO and Civvvy stuff so far and still 2 months to go. Another great week of updates. This year is going to be an absolute cracking couple of days. Just praying for decent weather !!
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on May 03, 2012, 04:29:35 pm
Polish MIG 29 confirmed (F)  :buttrock: :buttrock: :buttrock:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on May 03, 2012, 04:59:03 pm
Other additions :buttrock:


Beechcraft King Air 350R (s)
Beechcraft T-6C Texan II (s)
BAE Systems Avro RJ100 - QinetiQ (s)
Dornier Do 228NG - RUAG Aviation (s)
Saab - 2000MPA - Saab (s)

Polish Air Force

EADS Casa C-295M (s)

Swiss Air Force
Eurocopter As332 Super Puma (s)

Royal Danish Air Force
Bombardier Challenger CL-604 (s)
Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Hercules (s)
Westland Super Lynx 90B (s)



And it seem we're not quite finished yet with potential jaw dropping additions  :thumbsup:

It quotes :
"French Navy: Talks with the French Navy concerning the participation of some of their assets at Fairford in July are encouraging and we hope to be in a position to make an announcement shortly.
Breitling: Talks with Breitling concerning the participation of some of their aircraft at this summer's airshow are at an advanced – and potentially exciting - stage. Breitling are great supporters of the Air Tattoo, provided aircraft and sponsorship for a number of years"

end Quote.

It's only May !!!!!
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: davephelan on May 04, 2012, 07:35:11 pm
So looking forward to RIAT  the flying programme is filling up  DBH have Realy pulled out the stops and dipped into the kitty to stage a great RIAT

Do you think this years show could be up there along the best RIAT ? Vulcan???
Sorry lads. altho it would be lovely, i cant see RIAT ever coming up to the standards of the old shows. 1991, the gulf was salute was awesome, and some  of the later 1990s shows had a fantastic selection of eat european types. One year, maybe 95 or 96, there was a Bulgarian Mig 23 in the flying display. Hard to match that .
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on May 06, 2012, 07:26:03 pm
So looking forward to RIAT  the flying programme is filling up  DBH have Realy pulled out the stops and dipped into the kitty to stage a great RIAT

Do you think this years show could be up there along the best RIAT ? Vulcan???
Sorry lads. altho it would be lovely, i cant see RIAT ever coming up to the standards of the old shows. 1991, the gulf was salute was awesome, and some  of the later 1990s shows had a fantastic selection of eat european types. One year, maybe 95 or 96, there was a Bulgarian Mig 23 in the flying display. Hard to match that .

I was merely comparing the last decade ie: 00s! It would be nieve and silly of me  to even try to compare the IATS//RIATs back in the day!

We'll never go back to the days of rows of KCs , Hercs, along with rare & exotic like SR71s F111s  B1s Bears & BUFFS ....

Those days are long gone!

Also back in the day military Airshows were just that ! Airshows nowdays they're now family days out with more "non aviation" entities now appearing at airshows  Concerts , fairground attractions ect:

 Imho DBH are in some way attempting to go back to basics this year in dispensing with noisy fairground attractions interfering with the flying programme By moving the above mentioned attractions away from the crowdline

Another positive is no "Z List" POP artist to soak up what little there is in the kitty , with could lead that bit extra to  cover the cost of more exotic and rarely seen display aircraft/display teams to attend!

So all in all I feel DBH have listen to the gripes of enthusiast and in some way attempted to go back to the more classic format

Only a bit mind you .......

Rant over !
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on May 11, 2012, 02:43:12 am
Update to static
Civilian
deHavilland Vampire T-55 - Classic Flight (s)
Bell UH-1H Huey - The Huey Team (s)
Hughes OH-6 Cayuse- The Huey Team (s)

French Air Force
Boeing C-135FR Stratotanker (s)

French Navy
Brequet-Dassault Atlantique 2 (s)
Dassault Falcon 10 MER (s)

Royal Air Force of Oman
Airbus A320 (s)

:thumbsup:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on May 17, 2012, 04:11:43 pm
This weeks update  and a cracking good one at that



Belgian Air Force
Dassault Falcon Da-20E (s)

Civilian
Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet - Boeing (f)   
North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco (s)
Aerospatiale- Socata TB-20 Trinidad (s)
Extra E-400 (s)

French Navy
Dassault-Brequet Super Etendard Modernise (x2) - 17F (f)   

German Air Force
Panavia Tornado IDS (s)
Eurofighter EF-2000 (T) (s)
Transall C-160D (s)

German Navy

Dornier Do-228MR (s)
Lockheed P3-C Orion (s)
Westland Sea King Mk41 (s)

Army Air Corps

Boeing-Westland WAH-64 Longbow Apache (f)
Westland Lynx AH.Mk7 (s) now been changed to Static?

US Air Forces Europe

Sikorsky HH-60G Pave Hawk (s)

And a change to the flying display lineup:
French Navy TBM-700 has been switched from flying to static

Just wondering!! 

Could the TBM-700's switch from flying to static is to allow the Super Etendard to display?
a super line up. imo!
 
 :buttrock: :buttrock: :buttrock:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Vulcan on May 17, 2012, 07:21:03 pm
Yep, yet another cracking. Well done to DBH again.  :applause: :buttrock:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Vulcan on May 24, 2012, 02:17:53 pm
Brize heavies fly past  :buttrock: Westland wildcat, hungarian Grippen + more, yet another great update. Good to see a flying and static VC-10.

http://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/aircraft/invited-countries
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on May 24, 2012, 05:10:40 pm
Superb :buttrock: :buttrock: :buttrock:

Maybe last time we'll get to see some.of these classic heavies in public can't wait
Is the A400 just doing the flypast or will she be in the full display programme ?
 :bowdown:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Vulcan on May 24, 2012, 07:17:47 pm
According to the Voice of RIAT on UKAR the A400M will be in the flypast and the flying display, which is great news.
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Frank on May 24, 2012, 07:31:46 pm
It's shaping up to be a good show.  :airforce_grin:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Vulcan on May 31, 2012, 06:52:32 pm
Only small update today, RAF Chinook flying and Merlin static and Italian C27 flying, both very nice. Also strong rumours of a JASDF KC 767J for the static, now that would be a very nice addition if true.
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on June 06, 2012, 02:35:18 pm
A worrying development regarding Vulcan-XH-558's attendance at this year's RIAT :(

This statement taken from the VTTS Newsletter


"The technical team spent yesterday (Tuesday) investigating the engine damage on XH558, to determine its cause and to start assessing the timescale and cost of rectification.

We have already established that both engines No.1 and No.2 on the port side are sadly beyond repair, both having suffered blade damage and the effect of excessive heat.

The primary cause of the damage has been determined to be ingestion of silica gel desiccant bags. The most likely sequence of events was that material was ingested by No.1 engine, which surged and suffered LP compressor blade failure. Debris was then sucked into No. 2 which then also failed.

All relevant agencies and technical authorities have been informed. "We have been greatly reassured by the support from industry colleagues, and would like to thank all those who have offered help," said engineering director Andrew Edmondson.

We would also like to place on record our thanks to all at Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield for their swift and professional reaction on Monday, whilst also apologising to those affected by delays or diversions.

In accordance with normal procedures, a formal investigation into the incident has been opened, chaired by the Chairman of the Trust's Safety Review Committee.

The technical inspection has so far showed that no airframe damage was sustained, with damage being limited to the engines. The next step is to replace the damaged engines with two from the Trust's remaining stock. Timescales for a return to flight are not yet clear – we will of course update the web site with progress and give details in the e-newsletters each week.

"We are deeply sorry that this incident has happened, and at this time in 2012. The additional unplanned costs are clearly very worrying as resources are, as ever very tight" said the charity's chief executive, Dr. Robert Pleming. "We are actively working on a plan to recover our Jubilee season schedule and we will share this with you as soon as practical via the newsletter, Facebook page, Twitter feed and the web site."

With many thanks to all for continuing to support Vulcan XH558."


The VULCAN Pre-Airshow curse has struck again im afraid :banghead:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on June 16, 2012, 08:40:39 pm


Shame to see the  Super Etendard  has  pulled out of the flying display

Still we have a static Etendard to drool over

Great to see the LN F-15s on static  :thumbsup:

static park filling up nicely

ROLL ON JULY !  :buttrock:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on June 21, 2012, 03:54:44 pm

This quote from the Airtattoo Facebook page

"Due to the volume of aircraft that need to be added to this week's participation list, there will be a delay in the publication of our update. We hope to have it online by 5pm today. Please accept our apologies for the wait. :-)"

End Quote

Any wishlist suggestions?
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on June 21, 2012, 05:53:47 pm
Today's update :  :buttrock:




CIVIL.
Agusta A109BA 1 Wing Helicopter   S
Aerospatiale AS355F2 Ecureuil II Sir Peter Rigby Helicopter  V
BAE Systems Mantis (FSM) BAE Systems UAV  S
Cessna Citation C550B Marshall Aerospace VIP Transport  V
Bombardier CL605 Challenger Executive Jet Charter Ltd VIP Transport  V
deHavilland Chipmunk T.10 John Rowley Basic Trainer S
Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk (FSM) Northrop Grumman UAV S
Piper PA-23 Aztec 'E' Marshall Aerospace Civil Utility Aircraft  V
Piper PA-28 Cherokee Warrior Richard Nightingale Civil Utility Aircraft V
Slingsby T.21 Sedbergh Oxford Gliding Club Basic Trainer  V
Van's Aircraft RV-9A Malcolm Titmus Basic Trainer  V
Vickers Supermarine Spitfire T.IX Spitfire Displays Ltd Fighter Aircraft V

France.


CASA CN-235M-200/300 TBA Transport SP
SOCATA TBM700 BA128 Metz/Frescaty Light Transport V
SOCATA TBM700 EAAT Light Transport  S

German.

McDonnell Douglas F-4F Phantom II JG-71 Fighter Aircraft S

Italy.

Aermacchi MB-339CD (x2) 61 Stormo/212 Gruppo Advanced Trainer S

Swiss.

Beech 1900 Patrouille Suisse Airliner SP

Turkey.

Gulfstream IV 211 Sqn VIP Transport V

UAE.

Lockheed C-130H Hercules 4 Sqn Transport SP

UK.

BAE Systems Hawk T.1/A 100 Sqn Military Trainer  S
BAE Systems Hawk T.1/A 208 (R) Sqn Military Trainer S
BAE Systems Hawk T2 IV(R) Sqn Military Trainer S
BAE Systems HS125 CC3 32(TR) Sqn VIP Transport S
Beechcraft King Air B200/GT 45(R) Sqn Military Trainer S
DeHavilland Chipmunk T.10 Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Basic Trainer S
Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4/T.3 3(F) Sqn Fighter Aircraft S
Grob 115E Tutor (x2) Bristol University Air Squadron Basic Trainer  S
Grob Vigilant T.1 (x2) 612 VGS Basic Trainer S
Westland Puma HC.1 33 Sqn Helicopter  S
Westland Sea King HAR.3/3A 203(R) Sqn Helicopter S 
Westland Sea King HAR.3/3A 22 Sqn A Flt Helicopter  S
Hawker Sea Fury T.20 Royal Navy Historic Flight Fighter Aircraft f
Westland Sea King HC.4 846 NAS Helicopter  S
Westland Sea King HC.4 JHC Helicopter S

US .


Boeing RC-135V/W 'Rivet Joint' 55 Wing/38 RS Reconnaissance Aircraft S
Lockheed C-5B Galaxy 439 AW/337 AS Strategic Airlifter S
Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker 100 ARW/351 ARS Tanker S
McDonnell Douglas KC-10A Extender 78 ARS/514 AMW Tanker S
Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker 133 ARS/157 ARW Tanker S


Norway.

Lockheed Martin F-16AM/BM (x3) 338 Skv Fighter Aircraft S
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Vulcan on June 21, 2012, 06:54:19 pm
Today's update :  :buttrock:




CIVIL.
Agusta A109BA 1 Wing Helicopter   S
Aerospatiale AS355F2 Ecureuil II Sir Peter Rigby Helicopter  V
BAE Systems Mantis (FSM) BAE Systems UAV  S
Cessna Citation C550B Marshall Aerospace VIP Transport  V
Bombardier CL605 Challenger Executive Jet Charter Ltd VIP Transport  V
deHavilland Chipmunk T.10 John Rowley Basic Trainer S
Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk (FSM) Northrop Grumman UAV S
Piper PA-23 Aztec 'E' Marshall Aerospace Civil Utility Aircraft  V
Piper PA-28 Cherokee Warrior Richard Nightingale Civil Utility Aircraft V
Slingsby T.21 Sedbergh Oxford Gliding Club Basic Trainer  V
Van's Aircraft RV-9A Malcolm Titmus Basic Trainer  V
Vickers Supermarine Spitfire T.IX Spitfire Displays Ltd Fighter Aircraft V

France.


CASA CN-235M-200/300 TBA Transport SP
SOCATA TBM700 BA128 Metz/Frescaty Light Transport V
SOCATA TBM700 EAAT Light Transport  S

German.

McDonnell Douglas F-4F Phantom II JG-71 Fighter Aircraft S

Italy.

Aermacchi MB-339CD (x2) 61 Stormo/212 Gruppo Advanced Trainer S

Swiss.

Beech 1900 Patrouille Suisse Airliner SP

Turkey.

Gulfstream IV 211 Sqn VIP Transport V

UAE.

Lockheed C-130H Hercules 4 Sqn Transport SP

UK.

BAE Systems Hawk T.1/A 100 Sqn Military Trainer  S
BAE Systems Hawk T.1/A 208 (R) Sqn Military Trainer S
BAE Systems Hawk T2 IV(R) Sqn Military Trainer S
BAE Systems HS125 CC3 32(TR) Sqn VIP Transport S
Beechcraft King Air B200/GT 45(R) Sqn Military Trainer S
DeHavilland Chipmunk T.10 Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Basic Trainer S
Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4/T.3 3(F) Sqn Fighter Aircraft S
Grob 115E Tutor (x2) Bristol University Air Squadron Basic Trainer  S
Grob Vigilant T.1 (x2) 612 VGS Basic Trainer S
Westland Puma HC.1 33 Sqn Helicopter  S
Westland Sea King HAR.3/3A 203(R) Sqn Helicopter S 
Westland Sea King HAR.3/3A 22 Sqn A Flt Helicopter  S
Hawker Sea Fury T.20 Royal Navy Historic Flight Fighter Aircraft f
Westland Sea King HC.4 846 NAS Helicopter  S
Westland Sea King HC.4 JHC Helicopter S

US .


Boeing RC-135V/W 'Rivet Joint' 55 Wing/38 RS Reconnaissance Aircraft S
Lockheed C-5B Galaxy 439 AW/337 AS Strategic Airlifter S
Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker 100 ARW/351 ARS Tanker S
McDonnell Douglas KC-10A Extender 78 ARS/514 AMW Tanker S
Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker 133 ARS/157 ARW Tanker S


Norway.

Lockheed Martin F-16AM/BM (x3) 338 Skv Fighter Aircraft S


Jeez! and this is just an update!! How many an air show would give their bottom dollar for half of that lot as a full line up ! Great show this year, two weeks tomorrow and we'll be on our way.
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on June 23, 2012, 03:27:40 pm
Hi Vulcan

Yep won't be long now

and DBH aparently haven't fiinished with a another cracking update due next week  :bowdown:

On a slightly sad note i hear the Connie may have canceled due to engine work needed to be carried out i hope im wrong was looking forward to see the connie 

Still looks like we're going to be spoilt for choice this years is looking epic :buttrock: :buttrock: :buttrock:

looks like no IAC  :ireland: this year either
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Machlooper on June 23, 2012, 07:30:42 pm
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looks like no IAC   this year either

You never know  :airforce_wink:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Vulcan on June 23, 2012, 09:49:51 pm
looks like no IAC  :ireland: this year either

DBH have ongoing discussions with Slovakia, Canada and Ireland.

Sad news about the Connie alright.  :airforce_sad:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on June 24, 2012, 05:35:04 am
looks like no IAC  :ireland: this year either

DBH have ongoing discussions with Slovakia, Canada and Ireland.

Sad news about the Connie alright.  :airforce_sad:

I only realised the update after I posted sorry my mistake :duh:

Great to see the IAC :ireland: in discussions. I didn’t get a chance to visit theA139 last year  :airforce_cool:

Vulcan XH-558 is also scheduled to perform engine runs on Monday hopefully in time for RIAT
 :bowdown:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: davephelan on June 24, 2012, 02:55:20 pm
I have it on good authority that the Vulcan will not be there, but, do not be surprised if a B-2 Spirit turns up
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Vulcan on June 24, 2012, 03:09:38 pm




 I didn’t get a chance to visit theA139 last year  :airforce_cool:



There was nothing from the air corps last year, Joey, sadly, so hoping they may send a CASA this year.
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Machlooper on June 24, 2012, 08:15:20 pm
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There was nothing from the air corps last year, Joey, sadly, so hoping they may send a CASA this year.

Doubt it very much  :airforce_wink:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on June 27, 2012, 06:44:27 pm
Todays update :
and a Juicy one at that!

Slovak Air Force

Let L-410 Turbolet    TBA    Transport              (S) :buttrock:

Mikoyan MiG-29UB    TBA    Fighter Aircraft       (S) :buttrock: :buttrock: :buttrock:

Time to get that extra SD card then.... :rotfl:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Frank on June 28, 2012, 12:10:18 pm
B-2 confirmed for the static at RIAT
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Vulcan on June 28, 2012, 02:17:00 pm
What a show this is going to be !! Never seen a B-2 so really looking forward to that. :applause: :buttrock:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on June 28, 2012, 10:24:09 pm
 :buttrock: :buttrock: :buttrock: :buttrock:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Vulcan on June 29, 2012, 06:42:22 pm
JASDF KC-767J now confirmed, this show is going to be so great. This time next week I'll be in Swindon looking forward to tomorrow morning ! :buttrock: :buttrock:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on June 29, 2012, 09:45:08 pm
Looking forward to next week too I would have like to have been attending one of the arrival days  with all those juicy static hardware on display I finally invested in a "decent" camera so looking for some camera setting tips for fast jet display shots :biggrin: :chillpill:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Machlooper on June 30, 2012, 09:39:21 am
What camera is it? Basically if your after sharp pictures of jets flying and no arty motion blur you need a high shutter speed. I use Aperture Prority on my Nikon (AV on Canon) and leave it wide open to start with(the smallest f stop number). A shutter speed of 1/800 and above should suffice.
This is a good starting point for sharp images. (providing you've enough light to produce a high shutter speed for your given ISO which can be adjusted also)
For props and helis you need to slow your shutter speed down to at least 1/200th of a second so use Shutter Prority (TV on Canon) and a steady hand  :thumbsup:

(Mods: remove if this is too off topic  :thumbsup: )
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on June 30, 2012, 10:20:40 pm
What camera is it? Basically if your after sharp pictures of jets flying and no arty motion blur you need a high shutter speed. I use Aperture Prority on my Nikon (AV on Canon) and leave it wide open to start with(the smallest f stop number). A shutter speed of 1/800 and above should suffice.
This is a good starting point for sharp images. (providing you've enough light to produce a high shutter speed for your given ISO which can be adjusted also)
For props and helis you need to slow your shutter speed down to at least 1/200th of a second so use Shutter Prority (TV on Canon) and a steady hand  :thumbsup:

(Mods: remove if this is too off topic  :thumbsup: )

Thanks for the info machlooper

The camera is Fuji Finepix  S4530 digital bridge camera 30X zoom 14Mp 

Sadly I'm only going to RIAT  on Saturday, so ill be kept busy what with the flying program and the rather vast static

Thanks again machlooper for the advice  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Machlooper on July 01, 2012, 09:26:33 am
Only going Saturday myself (can't hitch a ride seen as there's only 2 seats in what we're sending  :airforce_wink: )

Trying to figure out a plan of action. A quick run down the static during a parachute display or something?
Have to get that B2  :bowdown:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Baldonnel-boy on July 01, 2012, 10:19:50 am
It's good to hear that the Air Corps will be there this year.... :applause:
I'm heading over on Wednesday for two days in the P&V and then the two show days... :biggrin:
unfortunately the weather isn't looking too good for any day .....   :thumbsdown:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on July 02, 2012, 03:05:05 am
Hi BB
I'm trying to stay well away from any weather sites ill be checking a certain "News Channel" late next week
 :bowdown:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Vulcan on July 04, 2012, 09:57:45 pm
Saudi hawks and A400M cancelled and Spartan now only static.  :airforce_cry: :airforce_cry:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on July 05, 2012, 03:25:40 pm
A400 was pulled from farnborough because  engine trouble seems the A400 is cursed

though I''m a bit suprised by the Spartan going static  would it have anything to do with weather ? :banghead:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Frank on July 05, 2012, 03:34:16 pm
At least the Vulcan is flying again
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Machlooper on July 06, 2012, 12:35:41 pm
A400  has arrived at Fairford  :applause:
Must be fixed ?
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on July 06, 2012, 05:15:24 pm
Maybe for static  display  the weather will have an impact in the flying display tomorrow   :bowdown:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Frank on July 06, 2012, 05:42:25 pm
The A400 was taken out of the static park and is on the northside, I wonder will it fly tomorrow?
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Machlooper on July 06, 2012, 05:53:33 pm
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Maybe for static  display  the weather will have an impact in the flying display tomorrow 

By the looks of the current WX situation it ain't goin to be as bad as first forecast.
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Tempest on July 08, 2012, 08:39:31 pm
A400 flew today and departed to Farnborough.
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Vulcan on July 10, 2012, 05:12:01 pm
The star of the show in my opinion !  :applause:

(http://photos5.pix.ie/F2/22/F222CC74ED944C58A2CF6E96BA2A93DC-0000324460-0002925629-00640L-FB649CCED7D44C3FA66180C6DD751F2F.jpg) (http://pix.ie/vulcan/2925629)
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on July 10, 2012, 07:56:48 pm
Great photo Vulcan  :thumbsup:

The best RIAT so far for me  I Realy need to do Sat & Sun cos there's so much to do in one day!  it chuked down constanty at around 6pm Sat so my  planned static run was cut short  :ireland:

seen the IAC PC-9  Sadly it rained fairly heavy so no crew around to have a banter

Was the weather better Sunday ?
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Machlooper on July 10, 2012, 08:44:53 pm
My personal favourite...

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc315/machlooper/0920714a.jpg)

Though the Rafale put on the most dynamic display (missed the Superbug though :( )
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Frank on July 10, 2012, 08:51:06 pm
Nice!
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Baldonnel-boy on July 11, 2012, 06:56:46 am
It seems that everyone liked the Polish MIG's display... :applause:

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8015/7544822028_43ab36e7b7_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59592340@N08/7544822028/)
RIAT 2012 pt2 849 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59592340@N08/7544822028/) by Lucan Snapper (http://www.flickr.com/people/59592340@N08/), on Flickr
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Frank on July 11, 2012, 07:50:43 am
Great catch :-)
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Joe McDermott on July 12, 2012, 11:02:09 pm
It seems that everyone liked the Polish MIG's display... :applause:

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8015/7544822028_43ab36e7b7_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59592340@N08/7544822028/)
RIAT 2012 pt2 849 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59592340@N08/7544822028/) by Lucan Snapper (http://www.flickr.com/people/59592340@N08/), on Flickr

Love it !

Joe
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: davephelan on July 12, 2012, 11:14:15 pm
Great photo Vulcan  :thumbsup:

The best RIAT so far for me  I Realy need to do Sat & Sun cos there's so much to do in one day!  it chuked down constanty at around 6pm Sat so my  planned static run was cut short  :ireland:

seen the IAC PC-9  Sadly it rained fairly heavy so no crew around to have a banter

Was the weather better Sunday ?
the weather was a lot better sunday, but there was no one around the PC-9 at all, and i checked3-4 times both days
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on July 13, 2012, 01:56:38 pm
It seems that everyone liked the Polish MIG's display... :applause:

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8015/7544822028_43ab36e7b7_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59592340@N08/7544822028/)
RIAT 2012 pt2 849 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59592340@N08/7544822028/) by Lucan Snapper (http://www.flickr.com/people/59592340@N08/), on Flickr

Love it !

Id say the mig pilot was chuffed to get 10/10 :buttrock: :buttrock: :buttrock:
 "Superbug" also gets a 10/10 for display from me  :buttrock: :buttrock: :buttrock:

I need to go for the 2 days next year way to much to see and do  all i one day this year
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Baldonnel-boy on July 14, 2012, 06:29:29 pm
Looks like the Vulcan just pipped the Mig....  :suspect:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8024/7567410446_88ed9243dd_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59592340@N08/7567410446/)
11 out of 10 - Avro Vulcan - XH558 - RIAT 2012 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59592340@N08/7567410446/) by Lucan Snapper (http://www.flickr.com/people/59592340@N08/), on Flickr

 :rotfl:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Tempest on July 17, 2012, 08:24:42 pm
Can anyone tellme how to upload pics which are say 3mb large to a forum post?  Have pics of AC PC9  crew but cannot find a way of downsizing them on Windows Photo Gallery.
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Frank on July 17, 2012, 08:28:55 pm
Have you got any photo editing software at all? Did any software come with your camera, usually there is editing software supplied with a new digital camera.

Failing that you should be able to download basic software for free.

Your other alternative is to upload to a service such as Photobucket and they'll resize the picture automatically upon upload. Then you can post the link to the picture on the forum.
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Tempest on July 18, 2012, 08:49:13 pm
The PC9 crew on Sunday morning....don't think they had a great view of the flying with a big Luftwaffe plane beside them, so they must have found somewhere else to watch from!

(http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p556/cimino1/IACcrew2-Copy2.jpg)
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Tempest on July 18, 2012, 08:50:23 pm
Thanks Frank, followed your suggestion  :applause:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Tempest on July 18, 2012, 09:00:08 pm
(http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p556/cimino1/pc9luftwaffe.jpg)
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on July 20, 2012, 04:02:48 pm
Great photos !  :applause:

I was going to post a couple of pics but judging by the high quality of  images being posted  I think ill just lead them where they are ! :biggrin:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Tempest on July 22, 2012, 09:02:18 pm
Put them up Joey!
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: Frank on July 22, 2012, 10:51:15 pm
Don't be shy joey!
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on August 08, 2012, 05:07:25 am
They say be careful what you wish for
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on August 08, 2012, 05:17:45 am
Need to Invest in a DSLR for shots like this  :blush:
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on August 08, 2012, 05:22:05 am
Double Click to enlarge
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on August 08, 2012, 01:47:30 pm
Had to clean this up because of the Rain
Title: Re: RIAT 2012
Post by: joey1 on August 08, 2012, 01:53:20 pm
Well see what you started :rotfl:
I'll finish now