Al Khor Airshow 24th January 2009

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..

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

Waiting for the 6th!

Hardcore gamer!

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

S.M.I.L.E

Simpleman is loving everyone

:):):)

Thanks graeme

Hardcore gamer!

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

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

Right graeme?

Hardcore Gamer!

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

Goksu

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

the show...

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

...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.

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!

"dgoodrebel will always be the rebellious good one"

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.

Can't wait to join it.

Please put me on the top of the list!

Hardcore Gamer!

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.

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?

Hardcore Gamer!

Where were you Graeme at that time?Flying?

Hardcore Gamer!

Will be there any free ride on those birds?

Hardcore Gamer!

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

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

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"

ahhh great brite....

But does ur Pink Kia FLY like an Aeroplane ? :)

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

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

Hardcore Gamer!

Hi Azilana,

another good link for finding al khor airfield is as follows:

www.ourairports.com/airports/OTBK/

Glad to here you are excited.

Graeme

Hi Azilana,

another good link for finding al khor airfield is as follows:

www.ourairports.com/airports/OTBK/

Glad to here you are excited.

Graeme

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

graeme...

Hardcore Gamer!

Am already excited...indeed :D

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

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

Thanks in advance

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

Cheers,

Graeme

hi nq,

try this link, by copying and pasting into your browser window

http://www.flickr.com/photos/24974631@N08/

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

Greame

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

Could you check again.

Thanks,

nq

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

I hope 24 Jan will be good day out for me

Cheers!!

Hi Pinkberry,

You are most welcome.

Cheers,

Graeme

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

Am eager to see the show..

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

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)

Did you Google it first?

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.

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

Hi Falcon,

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

Cheers,

Graeme

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

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

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

LOVE Really Does Mean Never Having To Say Your Sorry..

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.com/photos/24974631@N08/

Cheers,

Graeme

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

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 roundabout 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

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

location???

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

Hi Rachid,

Hope to see you there. If you are interested in aviation it will be a good day out.

Brgds,

graeme

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

thnaks for the announcement

I will be there inchallah,

thanks for the info

Bugger! some of us have to work on Saturdays :O(

Did you Google it first?