Flying into Helitech 2009

[Genghis the Engineer]

Hi folks,

I'm contemplating flying myself into Helitech this year. Looking at the Duxford special events AIC for 2009 it doesn't include, it, and the Helitech website only refers me to the IWM website - which in turn refers me to the AIC!

Can anybody point me at this year's procedures and contact details for PPR, slot booking, et.al. for Helitech.

FWIW, I'm proposing to fly in fixed-wing, but my recollection from previous years is that all information was in the same place?

G

[toptobottom]

To book your slot, just call Alan in the tower on 01223 833376. Once you've got your slot, you'll be sent joining procedures nearer the time.

[Genghis the Engineer]

Thanks top, will do that once I've decided which day I'm going.

Just in passing, anybody up for a PPruners lunch at Helitech this year?

Cheers,

G

[toptobottom]

Great idea! I'm up for it, although my experience in trying to arrange prooner meetings has had limited success to date...

I'm there on 22nd and 23rd - be aware the HCGB has aranged a 'Haywards safety seminar' and lunch for members on 22nd.

TTB

[HeliCraig]

Yep, up for lunch. Not sure which day to go, only really intend to go on one of them - so let me know which day you all plan to go!!

[alphaalpha]

In past years there has been an AIC for Helitech. I am at Duxford on Wednesday and will have a look at where it is at and when it will be published. It may be that we will have a pdf or Word document that we can email in the meantime.

Alan.

[ShyTorque]

I'm planning to go by road but due to the vagaries of the job, I won't know exactly when until very close to the day, if at all.

[HeliCraig]

Where you coming from ST? If you're passing the midlands to get there and don't mind flying in one of Franks finest, then sure I could find a spare seat for you!

[ShyTorque]

HC, thanks for your kind offer but I'll be with a group if I go.

[1helicopterppl]

Dear Helicraig,

I am in the Midlands, very close to Warwick ! I'm guessing you fly from Cov ? as I do not recognise your name from Wellesbourne.

I try to go to Helitech as many days as poss but maybe we could meet regardless ?

[HeliCraig]

Ah, no, as a total curve ball I normally fly from Northampton! Although I have flown from Coventry and Wellesbourne - PM me, and we can sort out meeting up / maybe flying in!

C.

[Genghis the Engineer]

Just bumping the thread, and mentioning that I'm planning to go on Wednesday 23rd if anybody's likely to be around for lunch.

I spoke to Duxford about PPR - they're still getting the procedures together but took my number and promised to call me back once they have procedures to slot me into.

G

[toptobottom]

Ghengis - FYI the HCGB safety seminar (delivered by Haywards) and lunch has been re-arranged for the 23rd now (from 22nd).

[Whirlygig]

Wednesday is looking like my favoured day to visit Helitech :ok:

G, I'll join you for "lunch" (read, dodgy hotdog or carpetburger :})

Cheers

Whirls

[VeeAny]

I am just awaiting confirmation but it looks like we will be running some of the first safety evening presentation (the same bits each day) on all 3 days of helitech.

It will be open to all, but on a first come first served basis as space may be limited.

I'll let you know how it pans out.