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Old 29th Aug 2007, 06:39
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I'm glad to say the hard runway at Duxford is now back in service. It has been resurfaced, with a slightly reduced width -- 30m, from memory, so plenty wide enough. It has been repainted with sidelines and centreline and new runway designators 24L and 06R (the grass is 24R and 06L). The phraseology on the radio will be "24/06 grass" and "24/06 hard", not left and right, so there should be no confusion with the circuit direction.

For the time being, the two runways will continue to be treated as one, so no simultaneous landings/take-offs, please.

The new surface edges may be sharp, so the hard runway may only be entered and vacated from the hard taxiways at each threshold. Pilots may like to plan their touchdown point and landing roll accordingly to minimise runway occupancy, particularly if traffic is known to be following (subject always, of course, to safe operation).

There are also some changes to the holding points. I'll post some advice on Friday.

It should be a good day on Saturday. It would help if you could call for PPR before Saturday -- it can get a bit manic if the phones are competing with aircraft for attention 01223 833376.

Don't forget to bring a copy of Flyer magazine, too.

Alan.
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