Following forwarded from Alan Twigg:
Ever wanted to fly in to Bicester instead of going around it?
The RAFGSA Centre is the home of the RAF Gliding and Soaring Association and
has been based at RAF Bicester for 40 years, To celebrate this occaision
there is to be a 'Fly-in' and evening function on Saterday 14th June 03.
In addition to the normal club operations there will be a mimi comp for
gliders, weather permitting. Gliders from other clubs welcome.
Power pilots are invited to fly in to RAF Bicester, you will be permitted to
arrive after 1600hrs on Friday 13th June, between 0800 and 1900 Saterday
14th and depart after 0900 Sunday 15th.
Arrivals will be strictly PPR. As Saterday 14th June 03 will be a normal
club gliding day at the gliding centre, instructions given by telephone and
/ or radio, must be adhered to. On arrival all pilots to book in at Control
( C ). Ground Marshallers instructions are to be followed. Pilots are
reminded that it is their sole responsibility for the safety of their
aircraft and other airfield users.
Ground Radio: The frequency for powered traffic to the site will be
129.975
Runway in use: The Runway in use will be decided by the site CFI on the
day, it is essential that pilots obtain this
information prior to arrival. A copy of the
airfield details can be found at www.rafgsa.org.
Aircraft Parking: All powered aircraft are to park in the designated
parking areas. On No account are aircraft to
move outside of the perimiter track of the
airfield.
Fuel: 100LL fuel will be available throughout the
weekend. The bowser will move to the
aircraft parking location, when fuel is
requested. Unfortunately, credit card facilities will not be available.
Fuel will also be available at Turweston.
Admin: Event organiser: Roger Davis Tel: 018699
252493/875995/875996
Mail: c/o RAF GSA Centre, RAF Bicester,
Cversfield, Bicester Oxon OX 26 5 HA
Camping: A camping area opposite the main hangar will be
available for all those wishing to 'stay
over'. Toilets and Shower facilities will be
available.
Catering: Catering facilities will be available throughout the
weekend.
PARTY!!!! There will be a Hangar party on the evening of Saterday
14th June03, details will be available on arrival.
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