Elmsett Open Day 2009
Saturday 19th September
9.00am to 5.00pm
A chance to participate in many activities both on the ground and in the air. We're bringing back the "Barnstorming" feel to the air-side with a big emphasis on participation for all you pilots out there!
Here's what's on (at time of going to press):
| In the Air.... | |
| Breakfast Patrol Aviators - come and beat the Elmsett defences to arrive overhead unspotted! For rules of engagement click here! |
Flour Bombing Aviators - have a go and win a prize. |
| Spot Landing Aviators - test your skill - win a prize. |
Ted Devils Parachuting teddy bears! Come and see, place your bet and win! |
| Balloon bursting Watch a demo by display pilots burst helium balloons as they float away. |
Streamer cutting Watch a demo by display pilots as they cut falling streamers with their propellers! |
| Helicopter Rides Ever wanted a go in a rotary? Now's your chance! |
Charity Flights Local pilots, local planes - offering flights for charity in aid of the Air Ambulance. |
| Auto-gyro display New kid on the block - Remember "Little Nellie" from James Bond? Come and see what auto-gyros can do! |
Yak display An aerobatic display by local pilot Nigel Willson. Always welcome back, and a great crowd-pleaser - including live commentary. |
| Wattisham Search & Rescue Based at Elmsett for the day - with a chance to look around. |
Arrivals & Departures We have many visitors coming in and out in various types - to name a few: Mustang, Harvard, Cub, Auster... |
| All display items are taking place around a new "bent" display line this year to please the crowd even more! | |
| On the ground... | |
| Modified cars show People who spend £thousands on paint jobs and interior and exterior fits - come and take a look! |
Tug-a-plane Watch the teams compete pulling a heavy plane tug of war style. Quickest team wins! |
| Childrens rides Various childrens rides and activities available. |
Clay pigeon shoot Ever shot a gun? Come and give it a try with our expert, safe environment. Real guns, clay pigeons! |
| Tank Rides Ride in a tank! Can't be missed! |
Picture competition View the pictures entered by local children in the picture comp. |
| Stalls, stall, stalls Loads of stalls of all varieties to keep you amused all day, both commercial and local interest groups. |
Food, Drink Food and drink on tap! You won't go hungry or thirsty! |