[Kurt A]

Hello everyone,

As it's the eve of the 2014 Spotting Weekend, it's timely to remind people about their behaviour throughout this weekend's events hosted by Sydney Airport.

Trust me, this is normally a reminder that I prefer not write considering I wish to rely on everyone who is planning to take part in the activities offered and that I need not remind adults to behave like adults. But nevertheless, here it is anyway.

Please make sure you respect the instructions of all Sydney Airport staff and security allowing them to do their job and to keep processes like Security Screening for the Airfield Tours seamless. Follow their guidelines and ensure you remain polite.

Again, for those of you attending the SACL Rooftop event from 4.30pm tomorrow, please be reminded that this location is a Corporate Office suite, and as such to be on your best behaviour. Please be friendly and courteous at all times to allow other staff that work in the building the opportunity to get along with their respective roles.

Also, I know the closure of the Observation Deck might still be a sore point for people, but I think we've pretty much exhausted that topic already through other means so it might be best to leave any questions or discussions about it at home. We want to embrace the good things a few people at Sydney Airport are doing for our community so instead I encourage you to focus on those things.

With regards to the Airfield Tours, please be on-time! The early you arrive at the SACL Media Centre in T1, the earlier the Visitor Passes can be distributed and the quicker we can all get on the bus and get out onto the Airfield. Please also make sure you don’t over-pack your camera bag. Be sensible with how much you pack to keep the Security Screening process efficient and trouble-free. 1 Bag permitted only. Leave the 600mm prime at home, but pack the 18-200mm or 250mm. Don’t forget your batteries and memory cards and maybe even a wider angle lens.

Also, don’t wander off or away from the group pre-tour or during the tour, this will only add to the stress of getting away on-time, or it may land you in prison if you go beyond designated markers whilst airside, your choice!

I know rain is forecast for the weekend, but unfortunately umbrella’s will not be permitted airside, so please just pack a poncho or a waterproof jacket if you think you’ll even be bothered to wear one.

Don’t forget to bring the original identification stated on your VIC form, whether it be Proof of Age Card, Drivers Licence, Passport or ASIC etc. You forget this and you can forget about your seat on the bus.

Be reminded to wear enclosed shoes for the tours, no flip flops are permitted.

Together with Sydney Airport we’ve done the best we could to organise the events we have, and unfortunately we could not compensate parking in this instance. Please respect and understand this and just carry-on.

As mentioned in another thread, parking is available at the International Terminal at normal rates. We suggest car-pooling, train or bus, parking nearby, walking or even follow one of the creative solutions offered by other members in this thread: [Link]

Toilet facilities are available on the SCAL Rooftop and at the T1 Media Centre, however will not be available during the Airfield Tours. Go before you arrive.

Any untoward or disrespectful behaviour during the Airfield Tour/s or SACL Rooftop event may render your activity in said event over and you may be escorted by Security.

We seldom get opportunities like these to take advantage of and it only takes one clown to ruin the gig for everyone else, so please keep that in mind for the benefit of you and everyone else. Adults, be like adults and everything will run smoothly, thanks for your understanding

See you all at the St George Rowers Club Bistro from 12pm tomorrow.

Pray for sun!