EXOTIC WINGS #7 11-19 DECEMBER 2017 BANGLADESH & QATAR Super rarities on show! A visit to two exotic nations, Bangladesh and Qatar to shoot the anniversary flypast action. These visits, the result of long-invested research and local contacts, will see you shooting the Bangladesh AF participants on rehearsal and the day itself from set vantage points, and then stage through Qatar to witness the military s flypast to come away with super rare photographic results. COAP +44 (0)7768 816029 contact@centreofaviationphotography.com
Exotic Wings No7: Bangladesh & Qatar With air force inventories shrinking and aircraft types being streamlined, it s often necessary to go off the Exotic Wings 7 Goals EWG1: Visit specific locations to shoot the Bangladesh AF flypast participants operating and rehearsing for the national flypast. EWG2: Shoot the Qatar AF participants during the national flypast over a city bay. EWG3: Photography of rare air forces and exotic types. beaten track to shoot something a little different, and indeed full of colour. This Exotic Wings programme offers just that, with the incredible schemes seen on exotic types and in the seldom-visited nation of Bangladesh, followed by the military might of Qatar on show. Both of these are taking place during national flypast celebrations. These visits, the result of longinvested research and local contacts, will see you shooting the preparations for the Bangladesh AF participants at the staging base, and then fly to Qatar to witness the military s flypast to come away with super rare photographic results. Rich Cooper, COAP
The Provisional Programme & Itinerary... IMPORTANT MESSAGE This is a visit outside fully operational military bases and every aspect 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 miltiary, 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 EW operation. It will be in all weathers, very intense and physically demanding for long hours. PROVISIONAL ITINERARY (inc flights) DAY 1: Monday 11th December Between 10:30 and 11:15 please check-in with Qatar Airlines who operate out of Terminal 4 at London s Heathrow Airport. Then meet Steve Comber of COAP, and fellow photographers, who will be gathering adjacent to the check-in area. Latest check-in time advised by the airline is 3 hours prior to departure, i.e. 11:15. Heathrow, Terminal 4, Flight QR004, departs 14:15 DAY 2: Tuesday 12th October Doha, arrives 23:59 On arrival we follow the signs for Transit/Transfer Passengers/ Connecting Flights and proceed to the departure gate of our onward flight to Dhaka; boarding should commence around 01:45. Doha, Flight QR640, departs 02:25 Arrives Dhaka 10:10 After Immigration Control, Baggage Reclaim and Customs we enter the Arrivals Hall and meet fellow travellers. Using the hotel s complimentary coach shuttle service we transfer to the nearby Artisan Hotel where we stay 4 nights on a bed and breakfast basis (wifi, air conditioning, ATM and in-house restaurant, www.artisan-hotel.com/) LAND ONLY OPTION BOOKING YOUR OWN FLIGHTS? You are very welcome to book your own flights. If you prefer to do so, then it is essential that you book flights based on the COAP timings and transfers. Alternatively, sit back and let us do all the work for you. Please indicate during booking. SMALL PRINT Operational caveats apply (see above). Passports must be kept on your person at all times.
The Provisional Programme & Itinerary (continued) DAY 3: Wednesday 13th December The first day of coverage of the Bangladesh AF aircraft operating from Dhaka for the national flypast. We will undertake photography around the operations, which will need to remain flexible. There are specific locations that can be used with the locals, and these allow for taxi, landing and take-off shots. DAY 4: Thursday 14th December A repeat of the above, allowing for weather and operational shifts. DAY 5: Friday 15th December A repeat of the above, allowing for weather and operational shifts. We may also transfer to Chittagong on this day, depending on the success of the first two days. if so, this will require the booking and separate cost of an internal flight. This will be undertaken and discussed with COAP s Steve Comber once in-country. WHY TRAVEL WITH COAP? It s all about the photography, 110% This is a self-contained, smaller group for a versatile, focussed approach. You will be travelling with some of the best (and most travelled) photographers in the business, with extensive experience of shooting in Bangladesh. As usual, we are using the experience of IAAT to fulfil the travel and logistics requirements. Furthermore, you will be immersed in our approach to aviation photography, with constant development or honing of skills behind the viewfinder or laptop afterwards. The full price includes all flights, accommodation, transport, ongoing tuition and photography development for the whole duration.
The Provisional Programme & Itinerary DAY 6: Saturday 16th December The final day of flypast operations, before our transfer to Qatar. Transfer to the airport using the hotel s courtesy shuttle service and check in with Qatar Airlines for your flight to Doha; latest recommended check-in time is 3 hours prior to departure: 16:00. Dhaka, Flight QR639, Departs 19:00 Doha, arrives 22:30 After the usual arrival formalities we transfer the 5 miles to the Best Western Plus Hotel, staying 2 nights on a bed and breakfast basis. www.bestwesternplusdoha.com/ DAY 7: Sunday 17th December The Qatar AF flypast is expected to take place on Monday and they do not usually rehearse the day before, so this is expected to be a relaxed day at your leisure. DAY 8: Monday 18th December Strategic positioning for the day s flypast along the Corniche Bay. This evening we check in with Qatar Airlines for our flight back to London; recommended latest check-in time is 3 hours prior to departure: 22:55. DAY 9: Tuesday 19th December Doha, Flight QR009, departs 01:55 Arrives Heathrow Terminal 4, 06:20 Questions about the Operations of the Assignment? Call Rich direct on +44 (0)7768 816029 rich@centreofaviationpho tography.com Questions about the travel, logistics or booking? Call the IAAT team on +44 (0)1932 255625 COAP EXOTIC WINGS What is Exotic Wings? COAP's Exotic Wings operations are not traditional Assignments. They involve travel to all corners of the globe, off the beaten track. They offer a chance to travel with pro aviation shooters, with in-country experience and local contacts, which otherwise may be too daunting or difficult to achieve. Not for the fainthearted, you never know what you are going to get on the adventure, but if you do come away with results they will surely be of the highest and rarest quality. Ideal for photographers that want something different and love the thrill of the chase.
Price & Booking Process HOW TO BOOK... This EW is open for bookings from 15:00 UK time on Monday 6th November Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis. In order to book your place, at the above time and date, please login to your COAP account and locate the Bangaldesh EW (address below). http://www.centreofaviationphotography.com/ operations/exotic-wings/exotic-wings-7 Click the BOOK NOW button (in red at the bottom). This will take you to the IAAT passenger travel booking form, located under the relevant operation icon. Fill in the booking form and await notification of your place being secured, ahead of the arrangements for payment to be made. EW#7 COST EVENT: 227824 PRICE INCLUDES: Flights on the scheduled services of Qatar Airlines from London s Heathrow Airport. UK, Qatar and Bangladesh US airport taxes, and UK Passenger Service Charge (subject to change) 6 nights hotel accommodation in rooms with en-suite facilities Breakfast in the hotels Transfers, transport Logistics, admin and booking. HOTEL INFO The Artisan Hotel House #7, Road #2, Sector #3 Uttara, Dhaka -1230 Bangladesh Tel: +8802 589 54349 From 984 per person From 1749 per person Land Only. Based on twin share rooms, with private facilities, on a bed and breakfast basis As above, but with flights as outlined in this itinerary. 274 Single room supplement Best Western Plus Old Salata Al Safilia Street Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 4424 0000