Duxford Bonus Day -- for all FLYER readers -- 1st September 2007
Flyer magazine and Duxford are getting together for the September 1st Bonus Day. The event is open to all aircraft and all readers of FLYER. Arrive in any aircraft, ideally bring a copy of Flyer and enjoy the discounts and benefits below -- and, of course, meet your Flyer friends.
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, Sabre and other rare types are based at Duxford. This Bonus Day is one week before the September airshow, so the chances are good.
The Bonus days offer great discounts: this time all aircraft (or pilots) will enjoy half-price landing fees and much reduced museum admission. A single or a twin can land for £7; museum entry is £7 for most adults and children come in free.
Flyer folk will be at Duxford for the day and will offer magazine subscribers free tea or coffee. The museum will put on one or two tours of part of the museum. The £20+ million ‘AirSpace’ project was officially opened on 11th July – really a ‘must-see.’
Some of AOPA working group guys will be at Duxford, and Martin Robinson and Mike Cross will give short talks. They will welcome feedback from pilots on AOPA and GA issues.
Warbird pilot Clive Denny will also be talking about how he learned to fly Spitfires, Hurricanes, Harvard, Storch and other Duxford types and he will also welcome questions and discussion.
Food is available or sit out on the grass with your own picnic.
Further information about the Bonus Days and information for fly-in visitors can be found on the web site
http://duxford.iwm.org.uk/
Further information about this day is at
www.flyer.co.uk/diary/duxford
The airfield team will be delighted to hear from forumites (call for PPR and briefing 01223 833376) and to see you on the day.
Future bonus days are:
Oct 27th Halloween Bonus (any aircraft – wear costume)
Dec 15th Christmas Dinner Bonus 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.