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5th Mar 2007, 10:32
Duxford Bonus Days 2007
You probably remember that Duxford announced the Bonus Days concept last year and Bonus days ran from April to December 2006. Apart from inevitable weather problems, 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, 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.
The 2007 programme gets better. On Bonus days only, the Briefing Room and balcony on the first floor of the historic Control Tower is freely available for Bonus pilots and their passengers and on most Bonus days, we will organise a short guided tour of some part of the museum. The £20+ million ‘AirSpace’ project is already partly open and will be complete this Summer – really a ‘must-see.’
Here are the plans for this year – make a note in your diary now:
April 21st: Cessna Bonus Day – arrive in any Cessna single
May 12th: Twin Bonus Day – arrive in any light twin
June 2nd: Bulldog and Pup Bonus Day – arrive in a Bulldog or Pup
July 14th Taildragger/Robin Bonus Day – any Robin or any taildragger
Aug 11th Piper Bonus Day – any Piper Single
Sept 1st Surprise Bonus Day (watch the press)
Oct 27th Halloween Bonus (any aircraft – wear costume)
Dec 15th Christmas Dinner Bonus Day
The first Bonus Day of the year is for Cessna singles (April 21st). Last year's Cessna day was pretty much weathered-off, so come on Cessna jockeys, get the date in your diary and phone for PPR.
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 last year and Bonus days ran from April to December 2006. Apart from inevitable weather problems, 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, 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.
The 2007 programme gets better. On Bonus days only, the Briefing Room and balcony on the first floor of the historic Control Tower is freely available for Bonus pilots and their passengers and on most Bonus days, we will organise a short guided tour of some part of the museum. The £20+ million ‘AirSpace’ project is already partly open and will be complete this Summer – really a ‘must-see.’
Here are the plans for this year – make a note in your diary now:
April 21st: Cessna Bonus Day – arrive in any Cessna single
May 12th: Twin Bonus Day – arrive in any light twin
June 2nd: Bulldog and Pup Bonus Day – arrive in a Bulldog or Pup
July 14th Taildragger/Robin Bonus Day – any Robin or any taildragger
Aug 11th Piper Bonus Day – any Piper Single
Sept 1st Surprise Bonus Day (watch the press)
Oct 27th Halloween Bonus (any aircraft – wear costume)
Dec 15th Christmas Dinner Bonus Day
The first Bonus Day of the year is for Cessna singles (April 21st). Last year's Cessna day was pretty much weathered-off, so come on Cessna jockeys, get the date in your diary and phone for PPR.
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.