ASSIGNMENT #23 8-12 FEBRUARY 2016 Meiringen, Switzerland Swiss AF F/A-18C/D Hornets & F-5E/F Tiger IIs Shooting the busy action of the Swiss AF F/A-18C/D Hornets and F-5E/F Tiger IIs at the beautiful base of Meiringen. This is a fly-drive, guided visit, not an official operational visit, perfect for those that want a lot of action, fantastic photographic opportunities, or if you have never been to Switzerland before. COAP +44 (0)7768 816029 contact@centreofaviationphotography.com
Assignment #23: Swiss AF ops, Meiringen Meiringen is one of the most impressive shooting locations in Europe, if not the world, and the Swiss AF will be in full action. We will cover the Hornets and Tigers in every conceivable way possible! Assignment #23 Goals AG1: Shoot the Swiss AF fighters in operation. AG2: Photograph in all weathers, day and night. Due to the unique nature of the Swiss AF s operations, the military rotates its operations throughout its main bases, which offers some fantastic photography opportunities. During this Assignment, the Hornets and Tigers will be operating out of Meiringen and will be on Repetition Training during this period, guaranteeing action as far as possible. AG3: Photograph in different locations, using different skills. AG4: Learn new skills, discuss new techniques. This is not an operational squadron visit, but a guided visit to the best locations to shoot the action in the company of professional photographers that will be on hand at all times to guide you through the process. When not shooting the evening/night launches, you are offered the opportunity for personal critique and/ or editing skills. Rich Cooper, COAP
The Programme & Itinerary... IMPORTANT MESSAGE This is a visit outside a fully operational military base and every aspect of this visit is subject to security, operational, technical or weather issues. As such, COAP and IAAT are not responsible for cancellation at any stage or non-flying activity. Safety and Insurance is your own responsibility and risk. We are not guests of the Swiss AF, and will be using the public access areas during the flight activity. Please note that access around the operational areas of the airbase is physically demanding and unfortunately anyone using a wheelchair, walking sticks or crutches may not be suitable for this Assignment. It will be in all weathers, very intense and physically demanding for long hours. For your own safety, you must be able to walk unaided, and often quickly for distances of up to several hundred yards/meters; your inability to do this may interfere with personal and flight safety. ASSIGNMENT PROGRAMME DAY 1: Monday 8th February Between 06:00 and 06:35 please meet Rich Cooper of COAP, and your fellow photographers who will be gathering adjacent to easyjet s check-in/bag drop area at Luton Airport. Having already checked in on-line we recommend you arrive at Bag Drop no later than 90 minutes prior to departure, i.e. 06:35. London Luton Flight EZY2053 departs 08:05 Arrives Geneva Airport at 10:45 After Immigration Control we collect our luggage from Baggage Reclaim and proceed through Customs into the Arrivals Hall and walk to the airport s railway station. We take the next train to Meiringen, with one change in Luzern, which departs at 12:03 and arrives in Meiringen at 16:16. These trains run throughout the day every hour, same time. YOUR HOTEL INFO Hotel Rebstock Bahnhofstrasse 21, 3860 Meiringen, Switzerland +41 33 971 07 55 Operations of the Assignment? Call Rich direct on +44 (0)7768 816029 rich@centreofaviation photography.com travel, logistics or booking? Call the IAAT team on 01932 255625 SMALL PRINT Operational caveats apply (see above). A donation towards the cost of transport to/ from/around the base will be appreciated. From the railway station it is a short walk to the Hotel Rebstock located in the centre of the small town. We stay 4 nights on a bed and breakfast basis, and on-site facilities include restaurant, bar and free wi-fi. Website: www.hotel-rebstock.ch/
The Programme & Itinerary... ASSIGNMENT PROGRAMME (continued) DAY 2, 3 & 4: Tuesday 9th, Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th February We spend three full days shooting the busy action at Meiringen. Expect a lot of take-off and recoveries of Swiss AF F/A-18 Hornets and F-5 Tigers, which will be on a busy training schedule in all weathers and all lighting conditions. We will be spending time in all of the best vantage points to cover every angle and aspect of the action. A donation towards the cost of transport to/from/around the base will be appreciated. You will be in the company of Rich Cooper and Steve Comber, with a combination of nearly 60 years worth of aviation photography experience behind them. Indeed, Rich is one of the world s foremost aviation photographers and journalists and Steve is one of the most travelled aviation photographers in the world. You will be in this expert company at what is truly one of the most beautiful air bases on the planet. The Swiss AF decisions on base closures and indeed the retirement of the F-5 is a subject of continuous debate and one thing is for sure, a visit to Meiringen is a must on every shooter s list - and by joining this COAP Assignment you will be assured of travelling with experienced pros that know the pattern of ops, the vantage points, how to capture the action and the subject matter better than anyone. On top of that, they will be on hand to expertly guide you through the whole process of an operational shoot as well as the intricacies of post-processing. This really is an immersion into the fullest depths of aviation photography Nobody does it better. DAY 5: Friday 12th February After a morning back in the action, we depart Meiringen on the 14:42 train to Geneva Airport, via Luzern, arriving at 18:57. These train services operate throughout the day every hour, departing at 42 minutes past. Latest recommended for check in/bag drop with easyjet is 90 minutes prior to departure: 20:15. Geneva Airport Flight EZY2068 departs 21:45 Arrives Luton Airport, at 22.25
Price & Booking Process HOW TO BOOK... This assignment is limited to 8 photographers. The Assignment is open for bookings from 13:00hrs on Monday 25th January. In order to book your place, after 13:00hrs on 25th January, please go to... http://www.centreofaviationphotography.com/operations/ assignments/assignment-23 Sign into your COAP account and click the green Book Now button to go to the dedicated IAAT booking site. Locate Assignment 23 Meiringen and click Book Now. Complete the booking form and hit Submit. You will receive an acknowledgement from IAAT of your request and will be contacted in order to confirm the flights, price and collect full payment. ASSIGNMENT PRICE EVENT: 227629 From 950 per person Based on sharing a twin bedded room, with private facilities, on a bed and breakfast basis 32 Single room supplement On request Land Only, please liaise with one of our consultants before booking Operations of the Assignment? Call Rich direct on +44 (0)7768 816029 rich@centreofaviationpho tography.com travel, logistics or booking? Call the IAAT team on 01932 255625 PRICE INCLUDES: Flights on the scheduled services of easyjet from London s Luton Airport UK and Swiss airport taxes, and UK Passenger Service Charge (subject to change) Return rail journey Geneva Airport to/from Meiringen 4 nights hotel accommodation in rooms with en-suite facilities Continental breakfast each morning All logistics, admin and booking fees.