Rally Arrival Information 14th - 15th July 2012
This information is provisional and will be updated closer to the event.
Organised by the Devon Strut of the LAA and Devon & Somerset Flight Training
www.devonstrut.co.uk and http://home.btconnect.com/dsft
1 General
1.1 The 2012 Devon Strut Regional Fly-In will be held at Dunkeswell on 14th - 15th July. Arrivals are also welcome on the afternoon of Friday 13th July.
1.2 PPR is not required for radio-equipped a/c but visiting pilots can obtain airfield information on the day of their intended arrival by telephoning Devon & Somerset Flight Training on 01404-891643. This is also advised for confirmation of the event taking place should there be any doubt about the weather.
1.3 Dunkeswell Radio A/G 123.475 MHz will be operational but non-radio a/c will also be welcome subject to obtaining prior permission by telephone (as above) and providing the pilot’s name, aircraft type & registration, airfield of departure and approximate expected time of arrival. No slot times will be used.
1.4 All pilots must book in. A landing fee of £10 will be payable on booking in. Friday arrivals should book in at the Devon & Somerset Flight Training office and those on Saturday and Sunday at the fly-in Control Desk. (See site plan).
1.5 Expect high volumes of air traffic at peak times for arrivals (10.30 – 13.00) and departures (14.30 – 16.30).
1.6 Visiting pilots should consult proprietary flight guides and / or the NATS AIP for aerodrome information http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com/aip/current/ad/EGTU/EG_AD_2_EGTU_2-1_en.pdf
2 Airspace
2.1 Dunkeswell has an ATZ, radius 2 nm and 2,000 ft aal within Class G airspace. Arrivals from the south west and south east (routing along the East Devon coast) should contact Exeter Approach / Radar 128.975 for a basic service.
3 Arrivals
3.1 Pilots inbound to Dunkeswell should make initial radio contact with Dunkeswell Radio on 123.475 at either 10 miles or with 5 minutes to run to the field.
3.2 Pilots should familiarise themselves with the geography surrounding Dunkeswell, in particular the need to avoid North Hill gliding site 1.5 nm to the west-south-west of Dunkeswell. Other locations that may be used to report inbound positions are Cullompton, Wellington and Taunton to the west & north on the M5, the disused airfields Culmhead and Smeatharpe to the north and north east and Watchford Farm airstrip 5.5 nm to the north east.
AIRCRAFT MUST NOT JOIN OVERHEAD AND MUST AVOID NORTH HILL GC TO THE WEST. All circuits must be to the east of the field; i.e. left hand on 17 & 22 and right hand on 04 & 35.
CIRCUITS MUST AVOID DUNKESWELL VILLAGE AND HOUSING ESTATE IMMEDIATELY TO THE EAST OF THE FIELD.
3.3 Runways available: 04/22– Hard, 968 × 46m Circuits 05 RH, 23 LH
17/35 – Hard, 644 × 23m Circuits 17 LH, 35 RH
17/35 - Grass, 600m also available
3.4 Outside the NE boundary of the aerodrome and separated from it by a public road is a large paved area which is not part of the aerodrome. Runway 22 has a 150 metre displaced threshold to ensure height separation on the approach when crossing the public road. The displaced threshold should be identified before committing the a/c to the final approach.
3.5 Devon Strut marshallers and ground crew will be wearing yellow high vis vests.
N.B. No other personnel, whether aircrew or public will be allowed to wear high vis vests.
Aircraft will be marshalled to park on the grass to the east of runway 04/22 with overflow parking in the central triangle, on the disused runway 09/27 or on the west side of the airfield adjacent to the windsock. Pilots remain responsible for their own wing tip clearances and if any doubt exists, should shut down and man-handle into their parking space.
3.6 If marshalled to an overflow parking area, pilots and passengers disembarking from aircraft will need to follow the northern boundary of the disused runway 09/27 on foot and cross the extreme NE, sterile end of r/w 04/22 adjacent to the public road, in order to reach the booking-in caravan and exhibition / restaurant area.
3.7 Aircraft requiring 100LL fuel on arrival should display an A4 “F” sign for marshalling to the pumps.
3.8. Any pilots wishing to offer their aircraft for sale should display an A4 “S” sign for marshalling to the Aircraft For Sale area.
3.9 No flying displays will take place during the event.
4 Departures
4.1 All pilots must book out, receive departure information before leaving Dunkeswell and must follow marshallers’ instructions prior to pushing out of parking spaces and engine start-ups. Please advise rally ground staff of your intentions on booking out before departure.
4.2 All pilots should depart normally. No ‘zoom climb’ departures please!
5 Other Information
5.1 Flight briefing and met information will be available each day at the booking-in caravan and in the clubhouse.
5.2 100LL fuel will be available from the pump at the NE end of r/w 04/22, adjacent to the cafe. (see map). Pilots wishing to refuel from their own jerry cans will be permitted to do so at the eastern end of r/w 09/27, opposite the airfield fuel pumps.
5.3 Public access to airside aircraft parks will be allowed each day subject to compliance with published safety and security guidelines. Car parking for visitors by road will be on the eastern peritrack. Pedestrian public access to and from the airfield will be via a gate adjacent to flying club.
6 Food & Refreshments
7.1There will be a free BBQ for early arrivals on the Friday evening and hot and cold meals (including breakfasts) will be available from the Aviator cafe on Saturday & Sunday. Hot and cold refreshments will also be available from mobile outlets. There will be a pork roast and musical entertainment on Saturday night.
8 Accommodation
8.1 Pilots will be welcome to camp by their aircraft. There are toilets in the Air Centre and portaloos will be located adjacent to the exhibition area. Showers will be available adjacent to the parachute club on the airfield. Details of local B&Bs and taxi services are available on the Visiting Pilots page of the flying club’s website
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