What's going on at Goodwood?
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From: Haslemere
Atlas Helicopters doing the dirty
I agree in the comment ' PPRUNE' is for rumour networking, but malicious gossip is another matter and can be very dangerous for a company. I think some of the people that contribute to this website should consider their inputs before placing them on the notice boards. Rumour is one thing.... Gossip is very much another!
Trident
Trident
The Veloceraptor of Lounge Lizards
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Delighted for the Atlas guys and very sorry for Elite if this move hurts them. It would be impossible to find two nicer helicopter companies in the UK.
VH
VH
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From: Far Far Away
I think a closer look at the aerodrome at which they are both based may reveal an answer......it seems new management have annoyed alot of existing/previous clients and customers of Goodwood Aerodrome/Estate, and not just aviation related companies!
Just take a look at the landing fees for this years events at Goodwood compared to last year!!!
And all you get extra is a glass of bubbly!
Bargain
Just take a look at the landing fees for this years events at Goodwood compared to last year!!!
And all you get extra is a glass of bubbly!
Bargain
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From: Haslemere
Sabre Zero 1
Sabre Zero 1,
Get real!!
Goodwood only used to charge the same landing fees for the Festival of Speed as per normal movements.
The Festival of Speed event in 2005 involves the set-up of extra fire cover, extra ground staff and handlers, additional atc coverage, a passenger reception area with champagne and canapes as well as courteousy transport to / from the event venue in luxury vehicles
Do you really expect to get away with just paying the usual £35 landing fee? Put this in perspective with Silverstone and you are getting an awful lot more for your money.
Hmmmm.
Get real!!
Goodwood only used to charge the same landing fees for the Festival of Speed as per normal movements.
The Festival of Speed event in 2005 involves the set-up of extra fire cover, extra ground staff and handlers, additional atc coverage, a passenger reception area with champagne and canapes as well as courteousy transport to / from the event venue in luxury vehicles
Do you really expect to get away with just paying the usual £35 landing fee? Put this in perspective with Silverstone and you are getting an awful lot more for your money.
Hmmmm.
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The "usual £35 landing fee"
Seems a lot if that's regardless of type?
When the FoS is on, the landing fee is apparently £25 per person on Friday and Saturday, and £35 per person on Sunday - payable in advance.
Up to £140 if four people fly in together.
And that doesn't include entry to the event.
Makes it an expensive day out.
Seems a lot if that's regardless of type?
When the FoS is on, the landing fee is apparently £25 per person on Friday and Saturday, and £35 per person on Sunday - payable in advance.
Up to £140 if four people fly in together.
And that doesn't include entry to the event.
Makes it an expensive day out.
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From: Far Far Away
Trident
I know one of the poor guys that works at Goodwood that has to try to justify the extra cost this year to previous clients. Many say they are writing letters of complaint etc...They have lost some business for sure!
Speaks for itself I think!
People aren't stupid (mostly), they go to Goodwood to see prestigious cars or race horses, not pay an extra £30 for a glass of champagne and a finger nibble! And transport was laid on last year anyway.
Last year landing fees were about £15 per aircraft, this year it's £35 per seat, that means pilot too!!!
Justify that!!!
I know one of the poor guys that works at Goodwood that has to try to justify the extra cost this year to previous clients. Many say they are writing letters of complaint etc...They have lost some business for sure!
Speaks for itself I think!
People aren't stupid (mostly), they go to Goodwood to see prestigious cars or race horses, not pay an extra £30 for a glass of champagne and a finger nibble! And transport was laid on last year anyway.
Last year landing fees were about £15 per aircraft, this year it's £35 per seat, that means pilot too!!!
Justify that!!!
Last edited by Sabre Zero 1; 2nd June 2005 at 15:56.
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This cost does not include the pilot, it is passenger seat capacity!!!
Why do you feel that £140 to land at the Festival of Speed is expensive, but you are happy to pay £600 plus for Silverstone, £250 plus for Cheltenham, Ascot, Derby etc and £250 plus for the FA Cup Final???
Yes transport was laid on at Goodwood last year, however, complaints were made due to the "horse box" style transport that was provided, therefore, Goodwood have now upped their game and provide top quality transport for their clients.
I totally agree that most people are not stupid, hence they will see a complete change in the service that is provided by Goodwood this year. No matter what Goodwood decide to do, they will never please everyone!
Why do you feel that £140 to land at the Festival of Speed is expensive, but you are happy to pay £600 plus for Silverstone, £250 plus for Cheltenham, Ascot, Derby etc and £250 plus for the FA Cup Final???
Yes transport was laid on at Goodwood last year, however, complaints were made due to the "horse box" style transport that was provided, therefore, Goodwood have now upped their game and provide top quality transport for their clients.
I totally agree that most people are not stupid, hence they will see a complete change in the service that is provided by Goodwood this year. No matter what Goodwood decide to do, they will never please everyone!
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From: Far Far Away
No matter what Goodwood do, they will never please everyone!
The question is, are the new organisers going to please more people than they annoy by upping the costs?
Senis Semper Fidelis
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You can land at EGNH for much less than that, spend 80 quid on the town, that include tower, big wheel, fun house and females with KMK hats on, you and yer mate can go away really well tanked up, all for a C note, still I suppose I am easy!
Vfr
Vfr
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Goodwood
Apparently these new fees not only apply to the festival of speed but also the Revival meeting, you may get transport to the festival of speed but I thought the revival took place at the airfield so how do they justify the hike for that one. 
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If you join the Aero club (£90), only the standard landing fee applies: so if you have three seats full, you win.
But if you plan to visit the Revival meet too, you win hands down by going down the Club route, as you again only pay the £11.26 landing fee.
But if you plan to visit the Revival meet too, you win hands down by going down the Club route, as you again only pay the £11.26 landing fee.
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I flew into Goodwood, have to say the lady on the RT was one of THE best I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with, and it was busy at times- She new just how helicopters can be used and how to get the job done with a minimum of fuss .