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Wallyinoz
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FRIAT Mach 3 Park and View Options

Post by Wallyinoz » Wed Jun 29, 2022 4:55 pm

I was at RIAT 2017 and 19 on a FRIAT Mach 3 pass, on the first I went to the Eastern parking area and west on the second, for the life of me I cannot remember how one was directed to the area one desired.. are there signs pointing out east and west parking areas on approach to the base?
I was disappointed in my experience at the Eastern park and view probably because i did not get there early enough to b
grab a spot by the fence.. I dont know whether to try it again.. what is the concensus?

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Re: FRIAT Mach 3 Park and View Options

Post by NickC » Wed Jun 29, 2022 5:03 pm

Those areas are known as "park and view". Just follow the yellow "Park and View" road signs to get to them.

You definitely need to be early to grab a good spot in the eastern park and view!

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Re: FRIAT Mach 3 Park and View Options

Post by Wallyinoz » Wed Jun 29, 2022 5:16 pm

NickC wrote:
Wed Jun 29, 2022 5:03 pm
Those areas are known as "park and view". Just follow the yellow "Park and View" road signs to get to them.

You definitely need to be early to grab a good spot in the eastern park and view!
thanks nick,

I remember the approaches to the base being quite convoluted with road closures funneling traffic in desired patterns as you approach do you see signs directing you to one or another of the park and view? or do you go to a central position then break off to one or another?

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Re: FRIAT Mach 3 Park and View Options

Post by Timmo » Wed Jun 29, 2022 7:37 pm

Wallyinoz wrote:
Wed Jun 29, 2022 5:16 pm


thanks nick,

I remember the approaches to the base being quite convoluted with road closures funneling traffic in desired patterns as you approach do you see signs directing you to one or another of the park and view? or do you go to a central position then break off to one or another?
If you approach Fairford on the Blue route (off the A419 by Cricklade), P&V West is sign posted at the junction for Marston Meysey, or carry straight on and pass through Kempsford, the signage for P&V East will be there.

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Post by James Cutting » Wed Jun 29, 2022 8:51 pm

I personally found the FRIAT grandstand to be great for departures in 2019...alas I be back down the Eastern end. Enjoy!
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Re: FRIAT Mach 3 Park and View Options

Post by njjarvis » Wed Jun 29, 2022 10:00 pm

Wallyinoz wrote:
Wed Jun 29, 2022 5:16 pm

I remember the approaches to the base being quite convoluted with road closures funneling traffic in desired patterns as you approach do you see signs directing you to one or another of the park and view? or do you go to a central position then break off to one or another?
There's usually not much, if any traffic management on the Weds and Thurs. Once you get near the base they're both signposted and easy enough to find/get to.
Show days are a different kettle of fish....

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Re: FRIAT Mach 3 Park and View Options

Post by Wallyinoz » Thu Jun 30, 2022 7:42 am

James Cutting wrote:
Wed Jun 29, 2022 8:51 pm
I personally found the FRIAT grandstand to be great for departures in 2019...alas I be back down the Eastern end. Enjoy!
thanks James,
the last 2 times I didnt do the departures, to avoid extra nights accommodation and knowing I would be absolutely knackered after 5 days at the airfield. This time though I am manning up and will be for departures

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Re: FRIAT Mach 3 Park and View Options

Post by Wallyinoz » Thu Jun 30, 2022 7:43 am

njjarvis wrote:
Wed Jun 29, 2022 10:00 pm
Wallyinoz wrote:
Wed Jun 29, 2022 5:16 pm

I remember the approaches to the base being quite convoluted with road closures funneling traffic in desired patterns as you approach do you see signs directing you to one or another of the park and view? or do you go to a central position then break off to one or another?
There's usually not much, if any traffic management on the Weds and Thurs. Once you get near the base they're both signposted and easy enough to find/get to.
Show days are a different kettle of fish....
thanks

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Re: FRIAT Mach 3 Park and View Options

Post by Fabb 1 » Thu Jul 14, 2022 9:40 am

I was looking at coming for departure day but have been see all tickets are sold looking at site it says some tickets availible on the day first come fisrt sevre. The same for arrivals day, cansomeone confirm they got in today paying today. Dont want a wasted trip MTIA

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Re: FRIAT Mach 3 Park and View Options

Post by 65thAgressor » Thu Jul 14, 2022 4:22 pm

I have a ticket for Monday departures pm me if you want it.

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Re: FRIAT Mach 3 Park and View Options

Post by Pauld339 » Thu Jul 14, 2022 7:06 pm

Fabb 1 wrote:
Thu Jul 14, 2022 9:40 am
I was looking at coming for departure day but have been see all tickets are sold looking at site it says some tickets availible on the day first come fisrt sevre. The same for arrivals day, cansomeone confirm they got in today paying today. Dont want a wasted trip MTIA
I (and many many others) have bought tickets on the day at P&V West both yesterday and today. I highly doubt they will not have sufficient tickets on the day - it hasn't been anything like full.

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Re: FRIAT Mach 3 Park and View Options

Post by Fabb 1 » Fri Jul 15, 2022 4:51 am

Many thanks for replying that means a long trip up from Plymouth now lol Speical thanks to 65thAgressor for ticket

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Re: FRIAT Mach 3 Park and View Options

Post by NiceGuyEddie » Fri Jul 15, 2022 8:32 am

NickC wrote:
Wed Jun 29, 2022 5:03 pm
Those areas are known as "park and view". Just follow the yellow "Park and View" road signs to get to them.

You definitely need to be early to grab a good spot in the eastern park and view!
Thinking of doing P&V for the first time on Monday. How early is "early" to get a decent spot in east please?

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Re: FRIAT Mach 3 Park and View Options

Post by POL » Fri Jul 15, 2022 10:19 am

First in the queue, with the queue starting to form from 0600 if not earlier

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Re: FRIAT Mach 3 Park and View Options

Post by NiceGuyEddie » Fri Jul 15, 2022 10:44 am

POL wrote:
Fri Jul 15, 2022 10:19 am
First in the queue, with the queue starting to form from 0600 if not earlier
Thanks for the heads up :thumb:

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