RIAT 2017 Saturday 4K

A bit of footage from the Saturday at RIAT 2017. All shot from the FRIAT grandstand. A bit of a nightmare trying to get nice smooth footage while sitting down in a packed stand.

[@chrisknox388]

Hi Gary, would you say the FRIAT Grandstand was worth it? I am not a photographer. I just want to see the planes. Or is there lenses in your face all the time?

[@garyforsyth]

The FRIAT stand makes life easy with it's own marquee, toilets and food stalls. You also have a seat and great views. If you are not a photographer any of the stands would do. The benefit for me is that I am always a Mach 3 member so have the grandstand seat from Thursday to Monday and don't have to worry about getting a good spot on the crowdline to take photos from. If you are not bothered about the photos it's probably not quite as important. Most people in the FRIAT stand are respectful of each other so there's no standing while things are flying etc .There are a gazillion photographers in there but that wouldn't disturb you're viewing of the event. Totally sold out already for 2018 though!

[@chrisknox388]

Thanks Gary, I have purchased a Mach 2 and looking forward to it. When I started looking at some of the images, it looks so compact. Your response has helped and I am happy I have made a good decision.

[@garyforsyth]

You won't regret it. Also have the added bonus of the FRIAT queue which makes getting in on Sat/Sun much easier.