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21st Aug 2006, 18:14
Duxford Bonus Days September-December 2006
You probably remember that Duxford announced the Bonus Days concept earlier in the year. Bonus days have run from April to August so far, and apart from a slow turn-out for the Student Bonus Day (due to a clash with other days organised for students), they have been a great success.
Duxford is home the Imperial War Museum and must be the premier destination for GA pilots in Europe. Most weekends through the flying season, although there are no guarantees, you are quite likely to see warbirds flying – Spitfire, Hurricane, T-bird, B17, Catalina and other rare types are based at Duxford.
The Bonus days offer substantially discounted prices: qualifying types of aircraft (or pilots) will enjoy half-price landing fees and much reduced museum admission. A single can land for £7; museum entry is £7 for most adults and children come in free. In the case of the November and December Bonus days, all aircraft will qualify.
Here are the plans for the rest of the year – get your diary out:
Sept 30th: Pre 1960 Bonus Day – arrive in any aircraft built before 1960
Oct 21st: European Bonus Day – arrive in any aircraft made in Europe
Nov 25 & 26: Charity Bonus Weekend – arrive in any aircraft and bring children’s (new) toys/gifts or a donation for our favourite charity, East Anglian Children’s Hospice.
Dec 16th: Christmas Bonus Day – any aircraft for discounted Christmas Dinner in the Runway Restaurant (book in advance, please)
As well as Bonus Days, Duxford welcomes FLY-INs. Any group of pilots planning to visit Duxford can arrange special prices in advance, subject to a minimum of about 6 aircraft (for discounted landing fees) and/or 20 people (for discounted museum admission as well). This does not apply to event days, and it must be pre-arranged in writing with the airfield manager, Frank Marson.
Further information about the Bonus Days and information for fly-in visitors can be found on the web site http://duxford.iwm.org.uk/
The airfield team will be delighted to hear from forumites (call for PPR and briefing 01223 833376) and to see you on the day.
Just for people who don’t know, I should declare my interest. I’m a casual FISO at Duxford. I’m also a pilot who thinks the place is pretty marvellous.
Alan.
You probably remember that Duxford announced the Bonus Days concept earlier in the year. Bonus days have run from April to August so far, and apart from a slow turn-out for the Student Bonus Day (due to a clash with other days organised for students), they have been a great success.
Duxford is home the Imperial War Museum and must be the premier destination for GA pilots in Europe. Most weekends through the flying season, although there are no guarantees, you are quite likely to see warbirds flying – Spitfire, Hurricane, T-bird, B17, Catalina and other rare types are based at Duxford.
The Bonus days offer substantially discounted prices: qualifying types of aircraft (or pilots) will enjoy half-price landing fees and much reduced museum admission. A single can land for £7; museum entry is £7 for most adults and children come in free. In the case of the November and December Bonus days, all aircraft will qualify.
Here are the plans for the rest of the year – get your diary out:
Sept 30th: Pre 1960 Bonus Day – arrive in any aircraft built before 1960
Oct 21st: European Bonus Day – arrive in any aircraft made in Europe
Nov 25 & 26: Charity Bonus Weekend – arrive in any aircraft and bring children’s (new) toys/gifts or a donation for our favourite charity, East Anglian Children’s Hospice.
Dec 16th: Christmas Bonus Day – any aircraft for discounted Christmas Dinner in the Runway Restaurant (book in advance, please)
As well as Bonus Days, Duxford welcomes FLY-INs. Any group of pilots planning to visit Duxford can arrange special prices in advance, subject to a minimum of about 6 aircraft (for discounted landing fees) and/or 20 people (for discounted museum admission as well). This does not apply to event days, and it must be pre-arranged in writing with the airfield manager, Frank Marson.
Further information about the Bonus Days and information for fly-in visitors can be found on the web site http://duxford.iwm.org.uk/
The airfield team will be delighted to hear from forumites (call for PPR and briefing 01223 833376) and to see you on the day.
Just for people who don’t know, I should declare my interest. I’m a casual FISO at Duxford. I’m also a pilot who thinks the place is pretty marvellous.
Alan.