THE SPOTTER DAYS ORGANISATION

As in 2022, and after many positive remarks, we maintaina similar organization for “spotter’s day” with some changes expected. The cost of spotter days is up slightly, with the possibility to choose the days of presence.

Here is the typical organization of the weekend spotter:


Thursday: Arrival Day

09h00 a.m.: Arrival of the selected spotters.

Specific parking on the base.

Security measures, administrative reception, delivery of badges, chasubles and giveaways.

Important reminders about the safety briefing.

Installation at the edge of the track for the arrivals.

Meal from the bag

Around 6:30 p.m. end of the day

 

Friday: Rehearsal Day

06h00 a.m. Arrival of the selected spotters.

Specific parking on the base.

Security measures, administrative reception, delivery of badges, chasubles and giveaways.

Important reminders about the safety briefing.

From 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.: travel by bus to the “dynamic” aircraft parking lot.

08:00: Positioning towards the areas close to the take-off axis.

For training, possibility of going to the spotter area provided for the Weekend in public area.

11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Meal in the form of a chip shop snack, a “food truck” will be in place as close as possible to the area.

 6:00 p.m. or end of flights (9:00 p.m. at the latest): Departure from the base.

 

Saturday and Sunday:

6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. (last deadline): Arrival on site and private parking (near the area). Access to static car parks before the public arrives.

9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.: Public meeting with reserved area as close as possible to the presentation with the presence of the main brands of photo equipment.

Presence of Canon, Nikon, Sigma and Sony brands for equipment loan.

 

Monday: Departures

07:00 a.m.: Arrival on site (reserved parking).

08:30a.m.: Set up in the area prepared for departures.

1:00 p.m.: Depending on departures, meal in the mess.

2:30 p.m.: Departure from the base at the latest.

 

Prices :

• Thursday: €20, entrance, parking and supervision,

• Friday: €40, including entrance, parking, meal, transport and supervision,

• Public days (Saturday and Sunday): €30/day.

• Monday: €20 lunch included.

! For any purchase of one to three Spotters day(s), you must add the “photographer pack”  including the chasuble, the specific patch, the badge and its support, the brochure and a bottle of water: € 20

• 4-day pass: €130

• 5-day pass: €150

For the 4 and 5 day passes, the “photographer pack” is included in the price.

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