There’s a separate thread, posted about a month ago, giving details of the Duxford Bonus Days for 2009 (heavily discounted landing and entry fees at Europe’s premier aviation museum).
On 11th April (10.00 to 16.30 local), to kick-off the flying season, we will have an informal Safety Bonus Day with something for every GA pilot and student.
Landing is free. Entry to the Safety forum is free. You can fly-in or drive (but in either case phone to register and get PPR 01223 833376).
There will be three presentations (P) and six table-top sessions (T), where you can walk around and chat to the experts about their themes. Very informal, arrive when you like, leave when you like.
• Jonathan Smith of NATS “Airspace Infringements” He will show some of the thought-provoking radar replays of controlled airspace infringements and suggest tips to keep you clear and safe (T).
• Any Mc Knight Farnborough ATC will explain about the new air traffic services outside controlled airspace (ATSOCAS) and also how the London LARS works – just for once you can talk to a controller face to face (P).
• Carol Cooper will run CFI Corner — any topic you want to raise — training; licence issues; or do you understand the new(ish) TAF formats (T)?
• David Cockburn of CAA will present Better Visual Navigation to complement his GPS piece last year (P).
• Andrew Lambert from PPL/IR will talk about the new (at last) GPS instrument approaches appearing in the UK and about the use of GPS to help in poor VMC. Of interest to instrument and IMC pilots and folk who want to extend their ratings (P).
• Colin Potter from AIS will show how to get the best out of the Notam system with some practical demos (T).
• Steve Frejek and Phil Dawe are London FIR FISOs and will help you get the best from London Information (T).
• Dave Wayman from D&D will explain how D&D works and encourage pilots to use the service. It could save your life (T).
• AOPA will introduce their Pilot Mentoring Scheme for developing the skills and confidence of PPLs/NPPLs (T).
The three presentations will be held from 11.30 until 13.00 (local) and then repeated from 14.00 to 15.30, so visitors who can only spare a couple of hours or so will still get full benefit.
The whole event will be held in the new AirSpace Hangar education rooms, but you must call for PPR and a rough landing slot time. Call also if you are driving, please, to ensure you get free entry.
Further information about the Bonus Days and information for fly-in visitors will soon be on the web site http://duxford.iwm.org.uk/ (soon to be updated for 2009).
Even if you can’t make this day, pass on the news to your flying friends. We have plenty of space this year!
The airfield team look forward to hearing from you (call for PPR and briefing or to arrive by car 01223 833376) and seeing you on the day.
Alan.
By: alanevans - 10th April 2009 at 09:00
Update 10th April (Friday) a.m.
Bookings for the Duxford Safety Bonus Day have been strong, both by air and car. The slots from opening (10 a.m. local time) until 11.30 are almost all taken, but there are plenty after 12.00. The afternoon presentations are from 14.00 to 15.30 and the table top sessions run continuosly until 16.30.
So if you want to come by air, do call soon for PPR.
The Stansted TAF (valid 1006 to 1112) suggests tomorrow morning’s weather will be good from mid-late morning.
If you want to come by car, there are no time restrictions, but you do need to book in advance, so as top get FREE entrance.
01223 833376.
Alan.
By: alanevans - 6th April 2009 at 08:11
Tuck1940:
If you drive, please call us on the tower number (01223 833376) in advance with your car number etc. When you arrive, go to the normal visitor entrance. Depending on final car numbers, we may have a desk in the admissions area for Safety Day car visitors. If not, the admissions staff will be briefed.
Admission to the Safety Day is free and you will not be charged museum admission unless you want to also look around the museum. In this case the discounted Bonus Day rates will apply, £7 for adults.
The Safety Day is in the AirSpace hangar, near admissions — look for the signs.
Hope this helps.
Alan.
By: Tuck1940 - 6th April 2009 at 00:10
Hello Alan
If you drive into the event do you have to pay admission charges at the museum entrance ?
Regards
By: alanevans - 2nd April 2009 at 09:08
Just over a week to the Duxford Bonus safety Day on 11th April. It you’re planning to come, don’t forget to call for PPR and book your arrival slot time (the slots are ‘broad’ – just to avoid too much congestion at the popular times.
01223 833376 is the tower direct line.
Alan.
By: alanevans - 19th March 2009 at 10:45
There’s an addition to the Duxford Safety Bonus Day programme on 11th April. I’m glad to say that Alan Burrill from NATS will be holding a table-top session on the internet AFPEx system for filing flight plans and dealing with messages.
If you are one of the many folk who fly from a non-ATC field, and can no longer just scribble a flight plab and fax it off to Heathrow, now’s your chance to get to grips with AFPEx. I’ve now used it a few times and it’s easier than it looks, but a bit of expert help to start off is worth its weight in frustration saved, when all you want to do is jump in and fly off to Le Touquet.
It’s a great program. It’s free. Call now to book your fly or drive-in slot. 01223 833376.
Alan.
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