Festival of Flight 2008 |
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General information |
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The Queensland Vintage Aeroplane Group is once again staging it’s annual “Festival of Flight” event and the 2008 event is scheduled for 30th and 31st August inclusive. This will be the seventeenth year of the event and as on previous occasions, Watts Bridge Memorial Airfield in the picturesque Brisbane Valley will be the venue. As on previous occasions, the QVAG Committee is hoping to attract a large number of Vintage, Classic and Warbird aircraft as well as those from many other facets of aviation in general. To achieve this, we need your support and thus we cordially invite all owners/operators of aircraft to come and join with us to celebrate the miracle of aviation. Whilst the title of the organising body (Queensland Vintage Aeroplane Group) might suggest that the event is meant for vintage aircraft only, we strongly encourage owners of all types of aircraft (regardless of the age of your machine) to bring them to the event. Typically, the “Festival of Flight” attracts in excess of one hundred vintage, Classic and Warbird aircraft and over fifty more modern types. This provides a broad spectrum of aircraft types that, in the main, are representative of most facets of aviation - particularly pertinent to the theme of the event. In essence, the event provides one and all with the opportunity to appreciate a veritable smorgasbord of aeronautical machinery. Additional to the aircraft, QVAG is anticipating the attendance of a large selection of vintage and ex military vehicles and militaria displays which will compliment the aircraft. This not only enhances the event, but also allows us all to foster the common interest that we have - preserving old machinery for future generations to appreciate! Besides the owner/operators of aircraft, if you are a “die-hard” enthusiast with regard aircraft and/or aviation activities, then you too are invited to partake of the festivities. Thus your attendance will be welcomed. Except for the formal arrangements that the Committee is required to put in place to comply with various laws, insurance requirements and those that are needed to cater to our guests needs, in the main the event will be a very informal affair - specifically formulated to promote the pleasures of recreational aviation in a relaxed atmosphere. A variety of facilities exist on the Airfield and these include toilets, hot showers, fuel (Avgas) and a dedicated camping area is set aside for visitors. Due to the conditions as stipulated by our Insurance underwriters, camping “under the wing” of your aircraft is not permissible, unless in a dedicated area and by prior arrangement with QVAG and this is only at the discretion of QVAG. Motel and hotel accommodation is available in the nearby townships of Toogoolawah, Esk and Fernvale. Food and beverages will be available throughout the entire event and this will include breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, and BBQ on Sunday evening. |
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A Concours de Elegance event will be progressed with all attending vintage, classic, warbird and homebuilt aircraft qualifying for the judging process. Judging will proceed throughout the Saturday. All attending aircraft can compete for the judges consideration and the announcement of winners and presentation of trophies will be conducted in the main hangar after dinner on the Saturday night. |
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top As the caterers require QVAG to pre-pay for meals that are served on the Saturday evening, unless you pre-book and pre-pay for your tickets, we will be unable to provide you with a meal. A pre-purchase order form is available (click here for order form). The cut-off date for bookings is Sunday 24th August. No bookings will be processed after this date. |
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| top If you would like to obtain a stall site to promote and/or sell your products, please contact Frank Ragonese for bookings and costs. Telephone 0411035991 or email fragonese4@yahoo.com.au. |
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top IMPORTANT NOTE: |
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| top CRAIG JUSTO: Telephone/Facsimile: (07) 3349 6003 / Mobile 0407 740734 / Email craig@aeroaspects.com.au SHANE WINTER: Telephone/Facsimile: (07) 5467 1665 / Mobile 0407 122 219 / Email blackmoth@bigpond.com |
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