The next
Duxford Bonus Day is for all
Cessna light aircraft. If you pilot a Cessna, come along and have a great discount day out. We had about 65 Cessnas visit on the Cessna Bonus Day last year -- will we have more this year?
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: On 31st May, Cessnas and their pilots and passengers will enjoy half-price landing fees and much reduced museum admission. Single or twin can land for £7; museum entry is £7 for most adults and children come in free.
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. The £22+ million ‘AirSpace’ project is now fully open – really a ‘must-see.’
Here are the rest of the plans for this year – make a note in your diary now:
June 14th: Flight Training Organisation Bonus Day – any a/c from an FTO
July 26th: Piper Bonus Day – any Piper Single
August 9th: Taildragger and any Jodel/Robin Bonus Day -- any of these types
September 13th TBA.
Dec 13th Christmas Dinner Bonus Day
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.