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Al Khor Airshow 24th January 2009

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There is an Airshow being held at Al Khor Airfield on Saturday 24th january 2009. Members of the general public are invited (Free entry). Show commences at 9AM and concludes at 3PM.
There will be a static display of privately owned aircraft, parachute displays, model aircraft flying, paragliding,ultralight and general aviation flight displays.

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baldrick2dogs said Bugger! some of us have to ...

Bugger! some of us have to work on Saturdays :O(
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Rachid said I will be there ...

I will be there inchallah,
thanks for the info

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Kaldoosh said thanks for the announcement ...

thnaks for the announcement

 

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graeme said Hi Kingman, Happy to share ...

Hi Kingman,
Happy to share this info to anyone that is interested in general aviation in qatar.
The event is being sponsored by RASGAS, Qatar Foundation, Qatar Airways and Qatar Steel....so it should be a good day out for families.
Cheers,
Graeme

 

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graeme said Hi Rachid, Hope to see you ...

Hi Rachid,
Hope to see you there. If you are interested in aviation it will be a good day out.
Brgds,
graeme

 

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graeme said Sorry to hear that you have ...

Sorry to hear that you have to work on Saturday Baldrick.
unfortunately, Saturday is the best day that we could organize. Most of the owners have other committments on Fridays.
maybe next year we can extend the event over 2 days.
Brgds,
graeme

 

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sadaf19852 said graeme ...

location???

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Dheeraj said Hi Graeme, thx for the info, ...

Hi Graeme,

thx for the info, i would like to know if the event is for families or singles/bachelors can visit.
any idea??
cos During independence day nothing was mentioned in newspaper but bachelors were prohibited to enter that area.
Thanks & Regards

Dheeraj

 

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graeme said hi Sadaf, the location is on ...

hi Sadaf,
the location is on the al khor coast road 50 kms north of Doha.

If you travel north from doha, first drive past the golf course, then as you had further north you will reach the lusail motorcycle race track....keep travelling north... about 1 KM before the al khor round-about you will see a sign for the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority Al Khor Airfield on the right hand side. follow the sponsors flags and directions to the field.
brgds,
graeme

 

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graeme said Hi Dheeraj, the event is ...

Hi Dheeraj,
the event is open to all residents and nationals of Qatar. bachelors and families are equally welcome. if you have an interest in aviation, it will be an enjoyable day.
Brgds,
Graeme

 

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graeme said Thanks for the comments and ...

Thanks for the comments and interest from QL members in the upcoming AL KHOR AIRSHOW 2009.

Photos from last years event can be viewed by clicking on the following link:

http://www.flickr.co...

Cheers,
Graeme

 

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falcon555 said toooooo bad ...

Last year I missed it then I thought I will make sure to make it next year if it really happens...

But unfortunally I am flying on 22nd ...this is too much to take....I am a Aviation Man and wanted to meet the people who are in the industry.

Is any Falcon in this airshow? What type of aircraft do locals have? Cessna or King Air? Twin Engine or single Engine.

Thanks

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Texas said Graeme.. ...

Photos from last years event can not find by clicking on the link which you provided.. bad luck..!

 

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graeme said Hi Texas, I clicked on the ...

Hi Texas,
I clicked on the link and it opened the fujairah trip... you will also see the photos from al khor 2008

Cheers,
Graeme

 

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graeme said Hi Falcon, Aircraft are ...

Hi Falcon,
Aircraft are mostly cessna 182,s we have a citation jet and also diamond single and twin engine aircraft.
Cheers,
Graeme

 

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graeme said Hi texas, hopefully you ...

Hi texas,
hopefully you found the photos of last year's event and will be able to make it to al khor on the 24th January 2009
Graeme

 

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Davva said airshow ...

my friend tells me this is in direct competition with Dubai airshow but they have agreed to fly the Emirates A380 over for a fly past, should be good.
We are really excited about walking onto the Qatar Airways Boeing 777, I have not been on one before, kids will love it.

 

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baldrick2dogs said Graeme, 2 days makes more ...

Graeme, 2 days makes more sense - you take all that time to setup and just as you finish you have to dismatle it all again.
Here's to next year :O)
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Davva said bad joke ...

My friend tells me he was joking with me about the Emirates A380 and the Boeing 777 being at the show, I am not happy with him

 

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pinkberry said Am eager to see the show.. ...

Am eager to see the show..

 

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graeme said Sorry Davva, There will not ...

Sorry Davva,
There will not be any large jets....mainly due to the size of Al Khor Airfield.
We will have small jets and privately owned piston aircraft, parachutists....and model aircraft displays.
I hope you still turn up on the day, the kids should still have some fun
Graeme

 

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graeme said Hi Pinkberry, You are most ...

Hi Pinkberry,
You are most welcome.
Cheers,
Graeme

 

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Changba said I hope 24 Jan will be good ...

I hope 24 Jan will be good day out for me
Cheers!!

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graeme said Hi Changba, You are welcome. ...

Hi Changba,
You are welcome. The event has been advertised in the local press. Last years event was good and with further interest within qatar and the region, the AL KHOR FLY IN may become a very good general aviation show.
Sponsors for the event include Qatar Airways, RASGAS, Qatar Steel, Qatar Foundation, Qatar Aeronautical College,Qatar Civil Aviation Authority and www.dtm.com.qa
Cheers,
Graeme

 

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nqatar said Greame Tried several times ...

Greame

Tried several times to view last year photograph from your link but could n't

Could you check again.

Thanks,

nq

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graeme said hi nq, try this link, by ...

hi nq,
try this link, by copying and pasting into your browser window
http://www.flickr.co...

i had trouble with this link within the qatar living site. it worked when i tried it otside of qatar living.

Please let me know if it works.

kind regards,
graeme

 

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graeme said General public are welcome ...

General public are welcome to take photographs at al khor airshow 2009
Cheers,
Graeme

 

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azilana7037 said directions please or a map link, perhaps? ...

Not familiar with the area...will be driving there with another family.

Thanks in advance





 

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graeme said hi Azilana, the location is ...

hi Azilana,
the location is on the al khor coast road 50 kms north of Doha.

If you travel north from doha, first drive past the golf course, then as you had further north you will reach the lusail motorcycle race track....keep travelling north... about 1 KM before the al khor round-about you will see a sign for the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority Al Khor Airfield on the right hand side. follow the sponsors flags and directions to the field.
If you go to google earth you can find it 50KMs north of doha on the coast, just south of al khor.
brgds,
graeme

 

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azilana7037 said tnx graeme... ...

Am already excited...indeed :D





 

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dawestsides said I will be there ...

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graeme said Excellent.....remember, ...

Excellent.....remember, things start at 9AM. I recommend that you plan to arrive around 8:30. That way you have time to see some of the static displays already set up.
Graeme

 

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graeme said Hi Azilana, another good ...

Hi Azilana,
another good link for finding al khor airfield is as follows:
www.ourairports.com/...
Glad to here you are excited.
Graeme

 

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graeme said Hi Azilana, another good ...

Hi Azilana,
another good link for finding al khor airfield is as follows:
www.ourairports.com/...
Glad to here you are excited.
Graeme

 

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dawestsides said I was about... ...

...to post a google earth pic of Al Khor.

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britexpat said I wonder if I can display my ...

I wonder if I can display my static pink KIA at the show.. Should be a crowd puller..

 

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Rizks said ahhh great brite.... But ...

ahhh great brite....

But does ur Pink Kia FLY like an Aeroplane ? :)
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britexpat said Rizks.. ...

Obviously you haven't been near me when I "fly" around Doha. I am actually thinking of installing a speed limiter and rear wing to stop the thing from "taking off"

 

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graeme said Hi brit, You are welcome to ...

Hi brit,
You are welcome to display it at the show......we have mechanics that could attach wings. LOL
Hope you can make it to the show. We will keep an eye out for a pink KIA!!
Cheers,
graeme

 

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graeme said Latest Up-date ...

Large tent is being assembled at Al Khor Airfield, for the airshow. Latest confirmed arrival is a twin engined beechcraft baron with "glass cockpit" from kuwait. We are also expecting 3 visiting aircraft from saudi.
Graeme

 

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dawestsides said Free flight ...

Will be there any free ride on those birds?

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dawestsides said Some pics... ...

Where were you Graeme at that time?Flying?

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dawestsides said Al Khor Airshow Pics ...

I saw a lot of amateur photographers there with huge cameras and incredible lenses,so will anyone post better pics?
(sorry I have a simple S2000HD)
I had been there till 12:00,what happened next?

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graeme said Thanks for the pics.......i ...

Thanks for the pics.......i was the guy in the yellow fluro jacket supervising all the ground movements of aircraft.

I'm glad you enjoyed the day. if there is anything that could be improved, please let me know and i will raise it at our next committee meeting.

Thanks also for the private message re: forming an aviation club. There is a group that are aiming to purchase 2 light aircraft and wish to commence Private Pilot Licence training for those that are interested.

There was activity at the field until sunset......lots of flying and also parachuting.

 

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dawestsides said I think I saw you ...

Can't wait to join it.
Please put me on the top of the list!

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Rachid said I went there early, and i ...

I went there early, and i loved it...lots lots people came witch was great.
but i had to leave a bit early to watch the rally that was going in al-khor.

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dmigtysolomon said It was a nice show but a bit small field..... ...

and maybe next time, some improvements such as:

1. Proper parking place (meaning assigned parking attendants to supervise parking cause it was a terrible mess at about noontime)

2. A bigger place to spread the aircraft and let people enjoy viewing and taking photographs.

3. The road to the field was not suitable for small cars (I supposed so), at least during promotions, organizers should notify expected visitors to use bigger cars in going there.

But the Airshow itself is really an experience! Congrats, guys!

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dawestsides said The road was stony... ...

...and quite dusty but even a small car can make it there.
-Parking was a mess that's right.
-I was excepting more RC aircrafts display
(Did you request the Qatar Scientific Club to provide theirs graeme?)
-I didn't understand at all what was being said in the mic?
-I came to know too late that free flights were available,even though I asked before
(I know you were too busy to answer graeme :))

All in all,I really enjoyed the show.

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kumin_gonewitht... said my kids like ...

the show...
initially I thought there is only static exhibition, fortunately..they fly the plane...and my kids really enjoy that...

 

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graeme said Thanks for the comments and ...

Thanks for the comments and sorry for the delay in getting back to you.
i will pass on the comments during our next committee meeting.
Believe it or not ......we have a meeting in february to look at aspects of the show that can be improved and then work on them.
Look forward to you

 

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burnout said Will you post a date & ...

Will you post a date & location for the committee meeting? are non members welcome?

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dawestsides said Burnout ...

I don't think non-members presence will be allowed ...
Right graeme?

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graeme said latest news ...

sorry i have been away recently and have only just read the new comments. I will get back to all those people who are interested, by the end of the week with the latest news on the club and membership details.
Thanks for your continued interest.
Graeme

 

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dawestsides said Good News ...

Thanks graeme

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simpleman said good work dawestides, i ...

good work dawestides, i appreciate. so how is 'Call of Duty' going, i am playing the 5th part, tough game.

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dawestsides said Thanx Simple ...

My favourite is COD4,as the the 5th is a pale copy of its predecessor.
Waiting for the 6th!

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dawestsides said Al Khor Air Show 2010 !!! ...

Third open fly in day at Al Khor Airfield. Opens on 13th of March 2010 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Located at 50km North of Doha on the East side of the Al Khor Coast Road...

3rd Fly-in Day Activates Program:

10:00am – 11:00am … Commencement of First Fly Tour & Local Air Show

11:10am – 11:30am … Remote Flying

11:40am – 12:15pm … Air Show & Microlights Flying Show, Parachute Jump

12:20pm – 13:00pm … Break for Entertainment

13:00pm – 13:45pm … Second Fly Tour

14:00pm – 15:00pm … Third Fly Tour and other additional activities

For further information call on tel. +974 472 3490 from 7:00am to 4:00pm..

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