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13th Mar 2009, 13:39
There's a separate thread giving details of the Duxford Bonus Days for 2009 (heavily discounted landing and entry fees at Europe's premier aviation museum), see earlier posting.
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 IWM Duxford - Europe's premier aviation museum (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.
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 IWM Duxford - Europe's premier aviation museum (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.