[Mike Charlie]

We are planning a mass gathering of both Cessna 150 and 152 models at Rougham airfield Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th May 2017. Most GA pilots will have experience on the type either training or renting one post PPL.

Similar to our all comers fly in last May, we will have on site catering, including hog roast with other attractions for both road and visitors by air. The grade 2 listed WW2 control tower will be open both days.
We plan to have one of the major UK flight shops exhibiting and selling their products and essential flight accessories.

A cash prize to the equivalent of 30 gallons of avgas at the days rate, will be presented to one lucky winner on both days, also a prize for the furthest flight to the gathering in a Cessna 150/152

There will be an informal “Concours d’ elegance” judged by visitors with a prize for the best presented and the oldest aircraft visiting.

The fly in provides students and instructors with a great opportunity for a cross country navigation exercise and land away.

Our aim is to see a minimum of 150 to 152 examples of the type lined up in front of the resident flight school Skyward Flight Training. In addition to the “themed aircraft" all GA types are most welcome.

More details to follow. In the meantime please add to your diary.

[Mike Charlie]

Saturday 27th, Sunday 28th May, Rougham hosts its second all comers fly in. Light aircraft of all types welcome, vintage, micro lights, autogyros and helicopters. The theme this year is Cessna 150 and 152 models celebrating this great trainer. Most GA pilots will have had some experience on type, either training or renting post PPL. The weekend provides students and instructors a great opportunity for a cross country navigation exercise and land away and the chance to meet other PPL holders.

Rougham had a great reputation in past years for holding some of the best smaller airshows and ground events in the south east. Our fly in hopes to re create some of that spirit, and to see masses of flying machines descend onto Rougham’s grass expanse over the two days.

With Bury St Edmunds close by, we are providing a mini bus shuttle service to and from. Less then ten minutes from the town centre, we hope the service will encourage "reluctant" flying partners who might not normally attend a flying event to come along. They can spend the day in Bury enjoying the sights with great shopping and dining. The beautiful St Edmundsbury Cathedral and abbey gardens can be explored and lots more besides.

On the airfield we will have food and refreshments available. The restored WW2 control tower will be open both days, a chance to discover the history of this former B17 flying fortress base. Many photographs and artefacts are on display, so well worth a visit. Classic cars will be in attendance both days.

Pooley’s plan on exhibiting, selling their products and essential flight accessories. A landing fee of only £5-00 for all arrivals and when booking in automatically enter our free raffle draw. The prize both days is CASH to a maximum value of 40 GALLONS AVGAS at the days rate. We also have an award for the furthest flight to the event and informal aircraft “Concours d’ elegance” judged by visitors with a prize for the best presented aircraft.

The Airfield is owned by Rougham Estate Farms and has a superb 900m well mown grass runway orientated 09/27 with adjacent full length taxi way and good airfield signage and runway marker cones. Runway 09 TORA 780m, LDA 910m, runway 27 TORA 930m, LDA 760m. Runway is 18m wide, elevation 200' AMSL altimeters to regional QNH. There is a small part of the old concrete runway still in existence, close to the windsock situated on the north side of the runway but it doesn't interfere with arrival and departures. If landing on 09 we suggest land to the right or just after it.

Full airfield details are in Pooley's and AFE flight guides. 09/27 are RH circuits with 1500ft overhead join to avoid local MATZ and 1000ft circuit height. Avoid the school at the 09 end and try to avoid overflying housing on Moreton Hall estate. The Airfield is unlicensed and operates on Safety comm 135.475 at all times.

North Weald's marshalling team are with us both days, please follow their instructions on arrival and departure. Listen in on safety com 135.475 on approach. Parking in the large aircraft park in front of the control tower.

Rougham's layout allows visitors by air and road to watch arrivals and departing aircraft in complete safety from a designated area adjacent to the runway. Camping is also available with free overnight parking.

Skyward Flight Training will be offering trial flights and advice to anyone interested in learning to fly.

What ever you fly please come and support us, you may be the CASH prize winner. Fly in both days, double your chance of winning!!! We hope to see as many aircraft as possible over the bank holiday weekend. For further information please email mike@vandp.net or call 07884 002447

[Mike Charlie]

+ Two weeks to go, long term weather forecast looking good!

+ Airfield looking superb with mown runway, taxi and parking areas.

+ Minibus in place to ferry you to and from Bury St Edmunds should you tire of aeroplanes.

+ Catering van on site including ice cream vendor.

+ Raffle draw open to all visiting pilots both days CASH to a maximum value of 40 GALLONS AVGAS at the days rate.

+ Prize for the furthest flight to the event both days

+ Informal aircraft “Concours d’ elegance” judged by visiting pilots with prize for the best presented aircraft in their view over the two days.

+ WW2 Control tower open both days, serving home made tea and cakes in the former radar room alongside http://www.rctam94th.co.uk/rta-committee

+ North Weald's marshall's on site both days to supervise ground movements and ensure everyone's safety.

No matter what you fly, micro, light aircraft autogyro or rotary please join us for a great day out.
Just turning up in a flying machine could see you fly away with cash for 40 gallons of AVGAS.
Fly in both days double your chance of winning.

For further information email mike@vandp.net or ring 07884 002447

See you there

[Mike Charlie]

Saturday 27th, Sunday 28th May 2017, Rougham Airfield All Comers Fly In 09-30 am to 6-00 pm both days.

Less than a week to go, thanks to everyone who has been in touch about flying in. Forecasts for the weekend suggest wall to wall sunshine both days.

No pre paid ticket or booking required, a very reasonable £5-00 entry charge by air or road, just turn up.

Catering wagon, ice cream vendor and other refreshments on site throughout the weekend.

Don't forget, all fly in arrivals automatically enter our free pilots draw come along and the chance to win cash to the tune of 40 gallons of AVGAS both days.
Fly in Saturday and Sunday, double your chance of winning the fuel prize or take the prize for the longest flight to the event.

We have an informal light hearted aircraft “Concours d’ elegance” judged by visiting air crew with a prize in their opinion for the best presented aircraft.

The authentically restored WW2 control tower will be open, a chance to discover the history of this former American B17 flying fortress base. Many photographs and artifacts are on display detailing the airfields important world war two role. Home made tea and cakes will be served all day in the restored radar room.

North Weald airfields marshaling team are with us over the weekend directing movements, look out for the men in “Orange”!

The Airfield owned by Rougham Estate Farms has a superb 900m well mown grass runway orientated 09/27 with adjacent full length taxi way, good airfield signage and white runway marker cones. Runway 09 TORA 780m, LDA 910m, runway 27 TORA 930m, LDA 760m. Runway is 18m wide, elevation 200' AMSL altimeters to regional QNH. There is a small part of the original WW2 concrete runway still in existence close to the windsock situated on the north side of the runway. It doesn't interfere with arrival and departures, but If landing on 09 we suggest land to the right or just after it.

Full airfield details are in Pooley's and AFE flight guides. Runways 09/27 are RH circuits with 1500ft overhead join to avoid local MATZ and 1000ft circuit height. Avoid the school at the 09 end, try to avoid overflying housing on Moreton Hall estate turning right on climb out. Rougham airfield is unlicensed and operates on safety comm 135.475 at all times.

Our free mini bus shuttle will be operating both days. When you or your partner has tired of looking at all the lovely aircraft, hop on board to Bury St Edmunds town centre. The free service is available to all. Skyward Flight Training will be offering trial flights and advice to anyone interested in learning to fly.

Visitors by road put IP32 7YB in their sat nav. On arriving at the IP32 7YB (Bury Audi dealership) roundabout go over and head east along the new link road towards the red grain silo visible ahead on the Rougham trading estate, passing the new Sybil Andrews academy to your left. At the next roundabout turn left onto the airfield. follow marshals instructions for parking

We look forward to seeing you over the weekend.

[Mike Charlie]

Looking for somewhere to fly to this weekend??

Now less then 24 hours to go, everything in place for a superb weekend and the weather looks set to play ball!

Great to have received so many inquiries, looking forward to seeing a lot of aircraft tomorrow and Sunday. Fly in either or both days and automatically enter our free raffle draw for the chance to win a cash prize for 40 gallons of AVGAS. In addition we have a light hearted concours d'elegance with a prize for the winning aircraft. Also a prize also for the longest distance flown to the event.

Home made teas and cakes to enjoy in the restored radar room, catering wagon outside, or grab a seat on the all day free mini bus service to and from Bury St Edmunds centre.

No need to PPR simply turn up and listen in on Safetycom 135.47 on approaching Rougham for up to date airfield information

For further details call Mike 07884 002447 or email mike@vandp.net