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Farnborough 2010 - What's The Deal?

pilotalltheway From United Kingdom, joined Dec 2008, 247 posts, RR: 0
Posted (3 years 1 month 2 weeks 4 days 2 hours ago) and read 2065 times:

Hi folks,

I'm thoroughly considering going to Farnborough 2010 this year but I wanted some advice from those who have been before or know a bit about what to do at airshows. So, at Farnborough, are there any specific spots which are good? What's the best time to arrive? Any interesting visitors? Restrictments? Also, I'd love to know all of this information on the RIAT at Fairford this year.

This will be my first airshow so many thanks in advance.

-Alf

Dude - where's my plane?

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Ilovebelugas From United Kingdom, joined Apr 2008, 41 posts, RR: 0
Reply 1, posted (3 years 1 month 2 weeks 4 days 2 hours ago) and read 2050 times:

Don't know about Farnborough- maybe try and work there as a driver- you get to drive VIPs around!
For RIAT- under 16s go free (don't know how old you are?)
there is a thing called park and view (see my post)
The actual show is amazing- worth leaving v. early in the morning
- I left at 7.00 and I only live 30 miles away!- this is due to the traffic and parking.
Its a huge site- walk up and down the apron- 5 hour flying display etc etc....check the website. i found that taking photos of the display was quite hard from the viewing areas as there would always be poles and tannoys etc in the way- for that reason it might be worth trying to get a grandstand seat. Very boring though- if you move- your seat is nicked! (i think!)

pilotalltheway From United Kingdom, joined Dec 2008, 247 posts, RR: 0
Reply 2, posted (3 years 1 month 2 weeks 4 days 2 hours ago) and read 2048 times:

Thanks for the reply! As a teen, I can go for free! I live an hour and a half away according to google maps!

Do you know what time the show starts? Is it worth getting there ''first thing''? I would probably get a grandstand seat or a jubilee garden seat. Do I as an under 16 still have to apply for the general admission ticket?

Many thanks,

-Alf

Dude - where's my plane?

Ilovebelugas From United Kingdom, joined Apr 2008, 41 posts, RR: 0
Reply 3, posted (3 years 1 month 2 weeks 4 days 2 hours ago) and read 2038 times:

You are free when accompanied by an adult.
Get your dad to buy a ticket- then grandstand or jubilee garden is payed on top of that! Book now as it is marginally cheaper. Tell your dad the 40 odd quid is WELL worth it. I went last year- epic!
Hope this is helpful

pilotalltheway From United Kingdom, joined Dec 2008, 247 posts, RR: 0
Reply 4, posted (3 years 1 month 2 weeks 4 days 2 hours ago) and read 2037 times:

It says you have to pay for the other tickets (Ie - granstand, jubilee garden) on top of the general admission. Do I just turn up on the day with no ticket and they'll let me in?

Dude - where's my plane?

Ilovebelugas From United Kingdom, joined Apr 2008, 41 posts, RR: 0
Reply 5, posted (3 years 1 month 2 weeks 4 days 1 hour ago) and read 2020 times:

Buy the tickets on ticketmaster or at a tourist infromation centre.

bmibaby737 From United Kingdom, joined Jun 2005, 1636 posts, RR: 10
Reply 6, posted (3 years 1 month 2 weeks 3 days 19 hours ago) and read 1962 times:

Quoting pilotalltheway (Reply 4):
Do I just turn up on the day with no ticket and they'll let me in?

Correct! Make sure you have your student ID card with you though, just incase they question your age (they're not normally fussed).

Farnborough Airshow is fantastic, you'll get great shots of the Business jets flying in the morning before the air show programme starts. The sun shall be behind you all day and the crowd line is very close to the runway.

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pilotalltheway From United Kingdom, joined Dec 2008, 247 posts, RR: 0
Reply 7, posted (3 years 1 month 2 weeks 3 days 11 hours ago) and read 1904 times:

Thanks JRC! I've got the go ahead for farnborough and I cant wait! Hoping still to go to RIAT, will a passport do?

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bmibaby737 From United Kingdom, joined Jun 2005, 1636 posts, RR: 10
Reply 8, posted (3 years 1 month 2 weeks 3 days 1 hour ago) and read 1827 times:

Quoting pilotalltheway (Reply 7):
Thanks JRC! I've got the go ahead for farnborough and I cant wait! Hoping still to go to RIAT, will a passport do?

You'll love RIAT! A passport will be fine, anything that proves your age. I'm not sure what you look like, but generally they're not too worried about the age thing.

Ilovebelugas From United Kingdom, joined Apr 2008, 41 posts, RR: 0
Reply 9, posted (3 years 1 month 2 weeks 2 days 9 hours ago) and read 1764 times:

RE- RIAT yeah- there not too bothered- I will continue to go as an "under 16" for a few more years. there is big security there though (airport style, but in a tent) so get there early so you don't have to queue for ages!

pilotalltheway From United Kingdom, joined Dec 2008, 247 posts, RR: 0
Reply 10, posted (3 years 1 month 2 weeks 2 days 1 hour ago) and read 1722 times:

Excellent - thanks for the feedback guys!

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