Pilots flying in to Duxford from the north for the discount Bonus Day on 3rd May should be aware that the East Anglian Rocketry Society are firing large model rockets up to 10,000 feet from a site about 4nm north west of Bourn on 3rd, 4th and 5th May.
Here’s the notam:
NAVW: Q)EGTT/QWMLW/IV/BO/W/000/102/5215N00005W003
FROM 08/05/03 07:00 TO 08/05/05 18:00 H0987/08
D)MAY 03 04 05 0700-1800
E)FLYING OF LARGE MODEL ROCKETS. ACTIVITY WI 3NM RADIUS 5215N 00005W
(NEW FARM, NR ELSWORTH, CAMBS). ON-SITE OPS CONTACT 07762 333197.
AUS 08-05-0181/1080/AS2.
F)SFC G)10200FT AMSL
The danger comes not only from the rockets powering up from the ground, but also from the recovery under parachute.
Don’t let it spoil your day. Avoid the area.
If you’re coming to the Bonus Day, don’t forget to call for PPR please, 01223 833376.
Alan.
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