SUN & FUN 2006
10-12 Nov 2006
pictures from Sun & Fun 2004
SUN & FUN NEWS
The committee at the foundation
and aeronautics sports association who are the main organizer this year agreed
to sell ticket for Pattaya Sun & Fun for 80 baht. Tichets are half price for
anyone who is wearing a yellow shirt. However, all pilots or staff from any flying club, if
they don't receive the invitation, they may register to get a free pass at the
information gate in the front.
ADMISSION - 80 Baht
ADMISSION (if you wear a Yellow shirt) - 40 Baht
ADMISSION (if you are a pilot or staff member of any flying club) - FREE
ADMISSION (if you are any form of VIP) - FREE
FREE FUEL ON LAST DAY
-- We just got a confirmation from Group Capt. Veerayuth that Sun & Fun will
support all fly-in airplanes who come to join Pattaya Sun & Fun by filling
up the fuel for free (Avgas or 95 Unleaded) on the last day to fly out of
Pattaya Airpark only. During the fly-in and competition, fuel will be for
sale at cheaper than normal market price.
HOTEL
-- www.sawasdee-hotels.com is
offering 15% discount off "walk in" rates for visitors to SUN & FUN.
Pick up coupons from Neil at Pattaya Airpark (063741718).
TRANSPORT
-- FREE van will be running from 9am - 5pm
between Sukhumvit (in front of Tesco Lotus Teppasit) to the airfield.
Miss Siam is coming to Sun & Fun
2006. There will be BEER GARDEN TENT and music Friday and Saturday Evenings.
Camping available at the airfield. Transport by van from Sukhumvit Road (in
front of Tesco-Lotus Teppasit) to Pattaya Airpark everyday. Call Neil for specific details -- 063741718.
OTHER INFORMATION
1. The Aeronautic Sports Association has a new official name = Aeronautic
Sports Association of Thailand under His Majest The King's Patronage as we
have just received the permit from the King.
2. This make the organizers of Pattaya Sun 'n Fun = Aeronautic Sports
Association of Thailand under His Majesty The King's Patronage + The
Foundation for Preservation and Development of Thai Aircraft under His
Majesty The King's Patronage + Pattaya Airpark
3. We will have 3 King's trophies for - General Aviation, Ultralight and
Paramotor
4. We will also select the National Airsport Team of Paramotor in order to
join The World's Paramotor Championship in China next year
5. Hilights - Miss Siam fly-in, Air Rallies, Flour Bombing, Airshow, Fleet
of Harley Davidson, Largest flag Jump, Education Forum Tents, Exhibition
from many departments such as : DCA, Meteorology Department, Flying Clubs,
much more
6. Aircraft Flight Information:
PATTAYA AIRPARK - In-flight guide (VFR only)
12.49.96 N 100.56.97 E
Run Way; 10 – 28 Elevation; 100 Ft.MSL 18 x 570 M.Asphaltic
Slope 1 degree down hill from RWY 28
Control Zone; 3 Nm.Radius 1000 Ft.AGL
Reporting point; 5 Nm.Inbound
Freq.Tower; 122.3
ALTERNATE AIRFIELDS
U-Tapao (VTBU)
Report 25 Nm Inbound
RWY 18 - 36
Asphalt
Tower 118.3
Approach 119.7
Bang Phra 13*14'N x 100*57.5'E
RWY 05 – 23 (900 m.)
Asphalt
Tower 122.3
CMT (UL) 13*14.3'N x 100*59.9'E
RWY 05 – 23 (300 m.)
Grass strip
Tower 122.775
Sri Racha N13*05' x E100*58'
RWY 05 – 23 (850 m.)
Tower 122.3
Eastern N12*54' x E100*56'
RWY 01-19 (400 m.)
Grass strip
Tower 122.775
APPROACH PROCEDURE
Inbound form north: Report 5 Nm Inbound then join Romeo point (2.5 Nm north
of the field, Reservoir) at 2000 feet and hold (wait for landing clearance)
then decent cross the airfield not lower than 1500 feet for join base leg at
700 feet, Ultra light 500 Feet.
Inbound form south: Report 5 Nm Inbound join Yankee point (2.5 Nm south of
the air field, Wat Yarn) at 2000 feet and hold (wait for landing clearance)
then decent to join base leg at 700 feet, Ultra light 500 Feet.
DEPARTURE PROCEDURE
For site seeing: After takeoff climb on RWY heading until passing 500 feet
then left or right turn climb to R point at 1000 feet initially
then maintain Alt. proceed to Jomtien Beach
***decent below 700 feet is not allowance***
Both Runways: After takeoff climb on RWY heading until passing 500 feet then
left or right turn climb to Y point at 1500 feet initially
RULE OF FLIGHT
1. In case of air taxi, site seeing; takeoff interval 4 min. for separation
and only number of 5 in the same period are allow
2. In case of air game; allow for number of 4 in the pattern, and only 3
times; approach to target and go
3. Do not accelerate approach to other one or fly in dangerous condition
CAUTION
There are a lot of aircraft and or air vehicles over the airfield in day
time, pattern for aircraft is 700 feet, Ultralight 500 feet; Normal flight
time 0900 – 1600 and Paramotor Gnd.- 500 feet; Normal flight time 0530 –
1000 and 1530 - 1800. Every flight authorized by Air site commander (Red
Cap)
EMERGENCY
In this case, pilot must report the situation to controller, clear RWY and
all area for safety condition and broadcast to stand by RESCUE team.
Trophies will be awarded to the winners of the aviation
activities. In addition, there will be a MISS FLY-IN beauty contest and
awards presented for the furthest aircraft visitor, the best turned out
aircraft, the best designed panel, the best antique aircraft, the best pilot
uniform and many other prizes to be announced in due course. 
