And the show’s not cancelled? Ridiculous. There needs to be a law that prevents events going ahead in these conditions. The pilots should refuse to fly also!
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Fantastic day yesterday, the Austrian QRA demo is a real joy!
I was in the Red car park - I think the two vehicle entrance/exits have been reduced to one this year, with the gate nearest the runway threshold being made pedestrian only. It confused me briefly on the Wednesday looking to make a right turn into P&V East - it just meant moving up briefly to 'gate E'. Although it was taking quite a while to clear the red car park on Sat evening - hundreds of cars all heading to one little gate.
I was in the Red car park - I think the two vehicle entrance/exits have been reduced to one this year, with the gate nearest the runway threshold being made pedestrian only. It confused me briefly on the Wednesday looking to make a right turn into P&V East - it just meant moving up briefly to 'gate E'. Although it was taking quite a while to clear the red car park on Sat evening - hundreds of cars all heading to one little gate.
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The Wessex placed “in the top ten” for Concours d’Elegance.
I voted for the Sentinel re best paint job.
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New layout in red seemed much slower to exit also didn't help a internal road think for their buses was crossing it and took priority over people exitingpaulb1973 wrote: ↑Sun 17 Jul 2022, 10:06 amFantastic day yesterday, the Austrian QRA demo is a real joy!
I was in the Red car park - I think the two vehicle entrance/exits have been reduced to one this year, with the gate nearest the runway threshold being made pedestrian only. It confused me briefly on the Wednesday looking to make a right turn into P&V East - it just meant moving up briefly to 'gate E'. Although it was taking quite a while to clear the red car park on Sat evening - hundreds of cars all heading to one little gate.
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“280” won the Concours d’ Elegance award for best static display aircraft at #RIAT22bobby 1211 wrote: ↑Sun 17 Jul 2022, 9:22 amI remember seeing the Irish PC-12 and it's crew taking photos of a reward they won yesterday- I just don't know what for
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I think that was simply a question of timing, the bus I was on was held for ages for cars leavingbedfordshirevulcan wrote: ↑Sun 17 Jul 2022, 10:24 amNew layout in red seemed much slower to exit also didn't help a internal road think for their buses was crossing it and took priority over people exitingpaulb1973 wrote: ↑Sun 17 Jul 2022, 10:06 amFantastic day yesterday, the Austrian QRA demo is a real joy!
I was in the Red car park - I think the two vehicle entrance/exits have been reduced to one this year, with the gate nearest the runway threshold being made pedestrian only. It confused me briefly on the Wednesday looking to make a right turn into P&V East - it just meant moving up briefly to 'gate E'. Although it was taking quite a while to clear the red car park on Sat evening - hundreds of cars all heading to one little gate.
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Arrived at yesterdays show around 0815 via the red route, traffic seamed right be flowing very well.
The Black Eagles, Austrian role demo and the c-27 Display were fantastic.
The only bad points of the day were the lack of phone signal or work meaning most vendors could only accept cash.
The worst thing we witnessed all day was one muppet was kicking off at the E-4 crew as they wouldn’t let him
Walk around underneath it and another shouting at a bowser driver as he was i the way of his photo shot!
Red out in exit at 7pm was flowing very well
Overall a very hot and enjoyable day.
Roll on next year.
The Black Eagles, Austrian role demo and the c-27 Display were fantastic.
The only bad points of the day were the lack of phone signal or work meaning most vendors could only accept cash.
The worst thing we witnessed all day was one muppet was kicking off at the E-4 crew as they wouldn’t let him
Walk around underneath it and another shouting at a bowser driver as he was i the way of his photo shot!
Red out in exit at 7pm was flowing very well
Overall a very hot and enjoyable day.
Roll on next year.
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Unless they make examples out of those who do such things people will just keep doing it. If they kicked people out the show or enclosure and made a few announcements to explain consequences of anti social behaviour then it would stop quickly. People won't risk it if they knew there were actual consequences
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Any idea why the Austrian role demo was cut short today? Disappointing.
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Sunday: what happened to the dynamic part of the Austrian Typhoon duo? Herc lands, fast and slow fly-by, then Typhoons land. Still, Saturday was great.
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They said about an emergency but not requiring further assistance on landing. Unfortunate but these things happen
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One of the typhoons had a minor problem and it landed. If it went into the full dogfight demo a minor problem could have turned into a major one. Shame about no extra flypast too. Watching on planes tv today as the heat really got to me yesterday
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For all the fuss, it doesn't feel any worse than yesterday.
Talk of cancellation is over the top in my opinion. I'm curious, does anyone who thinks it should be cancelled have a ticket?
I'd be surprised if anyone that had prepared properly encountered any problems though I understand that people with existing conditions might experience difficulties. There does appear to be many people who's idea of preparation is to be topless and drink lager and I suspect that's where the problems come.
Talk of cancellation is over the top in my opinion. I'm curious, does anyone who thinks it should be cancelled have a ticket?
I'd be surprised if anyone that had prepared properly encountered any problems though I understand that people with existing conditions might experience difficulties. There does appear to be many people who's idea of preparation is to be topless and drink lager and I suspect that's where the problems come.
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It's only marginally hotter than yesterday and feels to be dropping faster as well.G-CVIX wrote: ↑Sun 17 Jul 2022, 3:00 pmWent tech.
For all the fuss, it doesn't feel any worse than yesterday.
Talk of cancellation is over the top in my opinion. I'm curious, does anyone who thinks it should be cancelled have a ticket?
I'd be surprised if anyone that had prepared properly encountered any problems though I understand that people with existing conditions might experience difficulties. There does appear to be many people who's idea of preparation is to be topless and drink lager and I suspect that's where the problems come.
Cancellation would have been stupid.
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'Ebay' what a nice nickname
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As for the hot weather there was lots of irresponsible people. Pregnant women, kids without hats, elderly people in the open... one thing that could be improved is the free water points as they were running out and not replaced.
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Shame about the viper breaking down. I am lucky enough to see it at Eastbourne this year. Hopefully they don't repaint it for next year.
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Purely selfishly I'm pleased I got to see both the F16 schemes in the displays over the past few days.
Its been hot and it felt like it was becoming a bit of an endurance test in the friat stand towards the end. I'm way past 7 litres of drink now.
Took too many photos, probably didn't put enough suntan lotion on and didn't get enough sleep. Had a great day!
Its been hot and it felt like it was becoming a bit of an endurance test in the friat stand towards the end. I'm way past 7 litres of drink now.
Took too many photos, probably didn't put enough suntan lotion on and didn't get enough sleep. Had a great day!
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2 things:
1. JMC if you're being serious then please, please realise that you are talking utter codswallop.
2. jules48 "haha.enjoy". Nice, classy that is
I'll comment on the show separately, just the weather for now:
Cancellation would have been totally ridiculous - all those who've been suggesting it are, frankly, talking nonsense.
I've just got home - arrived at 630, left just after 5. Now, here's the funny thing: I didn't get heatstroke, neither did my 6 year old son. Or feel sick, or get a headache, or anything other than slightly browner arms.
How? I hear you cry, how did you manage this appalling day that should have been cancelled?
Well, by not being stupid. Here are my tips for hot weather:
1. Drink water
2. Use suncream
3. Have some time in the shade
I mean come off it - it's as stupid as having to be told to wash your hands after going to the loo.
It was completely fine. To the cancellation posse - grow up.
Rant over - amazing day and I'll post about that when I have slightly more time.
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Ok Ok, I've just realised that neither JMC or jules48 were probably being serious - still I'm not deleting my post because some people were being stupid about the heat warnings earlier!
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I don't think anyone was being stupid with the heat warnings so having a go at people is just being immature and childish.
The reality is was people showed concern because its a serious issue. Its great so many people enjoyed it safely, its also unfortunate that the weather meant some people did suffer, or couldn't go at all.
So rather than having a go at people for being concerned, why not just be grateful you had a good show, because some people couldn't.
The reality is was people showed concern because its a serious issue. Its great so many people enjoyed it safely, its also unfortunate that the weather meant some people did suffer, or couldn't go at all.
So rather than having a go at people for being concerned, why not just be grateful you had a good show, because some people couldn't.
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I can't help but wonder whether some people on here have ever been to the Med for a summer holiday?
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It was very warm, but manageable. Plenty of water, top up sun cream every hour or so and find shade occasionally when it's getting to you.
I found the breeze today to be lovely and helped keep it a bit cooler even with it hitting 31c.
Its about personal responsibility. But given how we got on during Covid, that's shown to be lacking in the UK.
Great day today in Pimms topping off an amazing weekend.
I found the breeze today to be lovely and helped keep it a bit cooler even with it hitting 31c.
Its about personal responsibility. But given how we got on during Covid, that's shown to be lacking in the UK.
Great day today in Pimms topping off an amazing weekend.
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CJS of course I was being tongue in cheek!
& i’ve been to hotter RIAT’s.
& i’ve been to hotter RIAT’s.