Summer BBQ – Fly-in - Breighton
2024-07-13 | Breighton, Breighton Airfield, SELBY, YO8 6DS
13 July – Summer BBQ – Fly-in and evening party (returning to our grass roots’)

https://www.realaero.com/bugle.html

WZ Flying Club Fly-in - Westonzoyland
2024-07-13 | Sherburn in Elmet
Summer fly in at WZ, get your PPR here http://www.westonzoylandflyingclub.co.uk/

More info coming soon…

The Flexwing Fly In 2024 - Rufforth
2024-07-13 - 2024-07-14 | Sherburn in Elmet
The Flexwing Fly In will take place on 13th and 14th July 2024 at Rufforth Airfield.
More information to follow

Rufforth East Summer fly in
2024-07-13 - 2024-07-14 | Sherburn in Elmet
More details here

SPITFIRES AT COMPTON
2024-07-18 - 2024-07-21 | Compton Abbas Airfield, Ashmore, Near Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 5AP, United Kingdom
18th July 2024 – 21st July 2024 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Ahoy, thrill-seekers!
Get ready to be swept off your feet as the majestic Warbirds make a grand return to the captivating skies of Compton Abbas Airfield.
Marvel at the iconic Spitfire, Harvard, Stearman, and more, gracing the heavens with their presence throughout the year. Immerse yourself in the exhilarating era of aviation, where every moment is a live reenactment of history. Elevate your experience with a perfectly poured pint of Gritchie, available at our bar and the Gritchie Horse Box, accompanied by the tantalizing aroma of quality fare from our sizzling Fire Pit BBQ.
Prepare to be captivated as the Warbirds become frequent visitors to Compton Abbas Airfield, transforming the months between April and October into a thrilling spectacle. Explore additional dates on our Events Page, ensuring you don’t miss a single opportunity to witness these airborne legends.
For all inquiries and the chance to soar through the skies in one of these iconic aircraft, click here, or reach out to Aero Legends Ltd at 01747 811767 (ext. 3) or via email at flyingschool@aerolegends.co.uk.
Please note, these extraordinary events are weather-dependent, adding an element of anticipation to an already awe-inspiring experience. Join us as we embark on a skyward adventure, where history and aviation unite in a breathtaking display!

Club Fly Out to Channel Islands - Shobdon
2024-07-19 | Shobdon, Herefordshire Aero Club, Shobdon Airfield, AirfieldLeominster, HR6 9NR
Another bucket list destination if you haven’t already been! We will be deciding on which island to visit closer to the time but do let us know if you have a preference.

Bodmin Airfield - Ladies Day fly-in
2024-07-20 | Bodmin Airfield, Bodmin Airfield, Cardinham, Cornwall, PL30 4BU
July 20th (Sat) Ladies Day Fly-in. All are welcome to help celebrate Ladies in Aviation

A great day to experience the joys of flying by all, but it is especially a celebration of all ladies in aviation.

Ladies day fly in
Visiting Aircraft – all are welcome
Vintage and classic vehicles
2023 Event Poster
2022 Event Poster
2020 Event Poster

All are welcome at our events and remember we have the AeroDine cafe available for food and beverages.
Pete White — Events Director, AEROCLUB & Events Organiser 01752 406660 — 07805 805679 — pete@aeronca.co.uk

WINGS & WHEELS - (North Coates)
2024-07-20 - 2024-07-21 | North Coates Airfield, Kenneth Campbell Road, North Coates, DN36 5XU, United Kingdom
WINGS & WHEELS
20th & 21st July

SPITFIRES AT COMPTON
2024-07-25 - 2024-07-28 | Compton Abbas Airfield, Ashmore, Near Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 5AP, United Kingdom
25th July 2024 – 28th July 2024
10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Ahoy, thrill-seekers!
Get ready to be swept off your feet as the majestic Warbirds make a grand return to the captivating skies of Compton Abbas Airfield.
Marvel at the iconic Spitfire, Harvard, Stearman, and more, gracing the heavens with their presence throughout the year. Immerse yourself in the exhilarating era of aviation, where every moment is a live reenactment of history. Elevate your experience with a perfectly poured pint of Gritchie, available at our bar and the Gritchie Horse Box, accompanied by the tantalizing aroma of quality fare from our sizzling Fire Pit BBQ.
Prepare to be captivated as the Warbirds become frequent visitors to Compton Abbas Airfield, transforming the months between April and October into a thrilling spectacle. Explore additional dates on our Events Page, ensuring you don’t miss a single opportunity to witness these airborne legends.
For all inquiries and the chance to soar through the skies in one of these iconic aircraft, click here, or reach out to Aero Legends Ltd at 01747 811767 (ext. 3) or via email at flyingschool@aerolegends.co.uk.
Please note, these extraordinary events are weather-dependent, adding an element of anticipation to an already awe-inspiring experience. Join us as we embark on a skyward adventure, where history and aviation unite in a breathtaking display!

18th FAI World Microlight Championships 2024
2024-07-27 - 2024-08-03 | Deenethorpe Airfield, Corby, NN17 3AN
It will be held at Deenethorpe Airfield between 27th July and 3rd August 2024.

https://www.wmc2024.com/

Garden Tour - Gorhambury
2024-07-30 | Sherburn in Elmet
https://www.gorhamburyestate.co.uk/What-s-On
Gorhambury House
Gorhambury Garden Tour with Head Gardener
We offer a chance for an in depth look around the gardens at Gorhambury House taken by our Head Gardener Gill Hewis.
The gardens comprise many areas and styles from formal to wildflower meadow, Herbaceous borders to cut flower and vegetable garden. There are some historic features and topiary alongside modern planting schemes by Tom Stuart Smith.
You will start with refreshments and an introduction to the history of the estate, the current mansion and garden. Then a leisurely guided tour around the gardens where you can ask questions and find out about the specimen plants, stories and anecdotes.
As part of the Tom Stuart-Smith designs, Spring 2024 will be the first time the 30,000 plus bulbs that have been planted in the autumn of 2023 will be on display. We are hosting just 2 spring bulb events in 2024 on the following dates:
25th April – Spring Bulb and Rhododendron special event.
1st May – Spring Bulb and Rhododendron special event.
In May and June there are some wonderful rhododendrons, camellias, flowering shrubs and trees as well as formal lawns, wildflower meadows and historic topiary. In July the herbaceous boarders look wonderful and the garden is popular with lots of butterflies. Our final event in 2024 will be in September when the garden is abundant with fruits, seeds and autumn leaves.
11th June
18th June
30th July
19th September
The tour will last about 1.5 -2 hours and will go ahead in nearly all weathers. Please dress accordingly.
There are toilet facilities available and a number of steps to be navigated.
Each head gardener tour is for a maximum of 15 people. Tickets are available to book now and are £30 per person.
ALL EVENTS ARE PRE BOOKED TICKETS ONLY.
To Book:
Please email Olivia Berry on office@grimstontrust.co.uk with your booking details.

Lundy Sunday Bodmin Airfield
2024-08-04 | Bodmin Airfield, Bodmin Airfield, Cardinham, Cornwall, PL30 4BU
August 4th (Sun) Lundy Sunday – 24 years since the first Lundy Fly-in. – PPR essential.
The Lundy Team bring you ‘Lundy Sunday’ an event that is well supported by our local flyers as well as pilots from around the UK, Ireland and the Channel Islands.
This event has been a regular feature for 24 years!
Lundy lies off the coast of North Devon, where the Atlantic ocean meets the Bristol Channel with nothing between it and America, a granite outcrop, three miles long and half a mile wide. In the hubbub of the modern world, it is a place apart, peaceful and unspoiled.
Although only three miles in length, and half-a-mile wide, the Island offers an amazingly diverse range of things to do for day-trippers. Its 4,000 years of human history comes to life through the 42 scheduled monuments and its clutch of listed buildings. Because of its isolation the habitat for wildlife is often compared to that of Galapagos. This is all set against a backdrop of stunning natural rugged beauty, making it a walker’s paradise.
PPR is essential from Pete White 01752 406660 or 07805 805679
2023 – Back to Lundy Island for Auster 5 TJ343 / G-AJXC Pete White
The 2023 Lundy Sunday Fly-in has a special guest aircraft booked in as it has a particular connection with Lundy because it was used in the 1950s to provide a charter service from Chivenor Airfield to Lundy, alongside Auster G-AJEA. ‘JEA was the aeroplane which had to ditch between Lundy and the mainland, fortunately without loss of life (see below). This will be the first time the Auster 5 G-AJXC has visited Lundy since it left Chivenor in about 1960. It is now owned by Robin Helliar-Symons who is looking forward to flying it back to the island looking very smart in its military marks as TJ343.

Back to the post war period and Maurice Looker ran North Devon Air Services t/a The Puffin Aero club/Devonair Ltd and he used to fly ad-hoc flights over to Lundy Island in G-AJXC, an Auster 5 with an Avco Lycoming (modified from an industrial engine).
On 20th August 1955 Maurice ditched another Auster, Autocrat G-AJEA into the Bristol Channel when the engine failed, both he and his passengers were picked up by a passing ship, one of the few people to land an Auster on water and survive by the way. The passengers were Mrs Nonie Ross and her son Peter. The ship’s next stop was Port Talbot.
Registration G-AJEA cancelled by the CAA on 21/11/1955 as “destroyed” see details below;

Date:
20-AUG-1955

Time:
day

Type:
Auster J/1 Autocrat

Owner/operator:
Devonair Ltd

Registration:
G-AJEA

MSN:
2324

Fatalities:
Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3

Other fatalities:
0

Aircraft damage:
Written off (damaged beyond repair)

Location:
Bristol Channel off Hartland Point, Devon – United Kingdom

Phase:
En route

Nature:
Passenger – Non-Scheduled/charter/Air Taxi

Departure airport:
Chivenor, Devon

Destination airport:
Lundy Island

Confidence Rating:
Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources

A Historical Note…
Both Lundy Island and the RAF Chivenor airfield sites had their aviation debuts in the 1930’s with aircraft operating between the two airfields. The mainland airfield, North Devon Airport, Barnstaple operated DH 60 Moths, Short Scions and DH 84 Dragon aircraft, amongst other types, under the name of Atlantic Coast Air Services. The RAF requisitioned the site in 1940 and it was swallowed up in the new RAF Chivenor operating predominantly Coastal Command aircraft. The Chivenor married quarters and accommodation blocks covered the pre war site but if you look today carefully at the industrial site adjacent to the Braunton Road you will see buildings and hangars from that time now in use by industry.
We do have a lot of aviation history in the West Country…perhaps more at a later date.

Pete White — Events Director, AEROCLUB & Events Organiser 01752 406660 — 07805 805679 — pete@aeronca.co.uk

Newtownards Airfield Open Day
2024-08-04 | Sherburn in Elmet
More details here
Operating Hours: On Sunday, August 4th, 2024, our doors will be open from 10 am to 6 pm, weather permitting. The event entrance is via the Portaferry Road, though this is subject to change.
Parking: Ample all-day parking is available on the airfield at a cost of £2. Conveniently located next to the runway with excellent aircraft views, it provides closer access to the event. Feel free to bring your picnic.
Toilet Facilities: Restrooms are accessible inside the main clubhouse and beside the windsock. Baby changing facilities are available in the disabled toilet within the clubhouse.
Pedestrians: Access to the event is possible from the Portaferry Road.
Public Transport: Two bus stops, Shore Road and Bus Garage at Londonderry Park, are approximately 100m from our entrance. Buses from Newtownards Station depart at 11:25 and 13:20 towards Portaferry. They pass the airfield at 13:05 and 17:10 towards the Town Centre.
ATM: There is no ATM at the Ulster Flying Club. Most vendors accept cash. The nearest ATM is at the Texaco Petrol station on the Portaferry Road.
Dogs: Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs. Fresh water is available beside the windsock.
Catering:
Various catering options are available:

Cloud 9 Café: More information coming soon.
Ulster Flying Club (UFC): Static aircraft display and Flying Instructors available for discussions. The UFC Stall offers information on the event and a shop selling flying equipment, UFC merchandise, toys, and models.

Flying Activities:

Airplane Flights: The Ulster Flying Club will operate 20 scenic aircraft around the Ards Peninsula.

20 Minutes – £70 in a 2-Seat aircraft for 1 person
20 Minutes – £150 in a 4-Seat aircraft for up to 3 people

COMPTON ABBAS AIR SHOW 2024
2024-08-10 - 2024-08-11 | Compton Abbas Airfield, Ashmore, Near Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 5AP, United Kingdom
10th August 2024 – 11th August 2024 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Stay tuned for more details or just click this linky thing https://www.comptonairfield.com/events/compton-abbas-air-show-2024/

Cambridge Gliding Club cloud Rally - Great Gransden
2024-08-10 - 2024-08-18 | Sherburn in Elmet
Cloud Rally
Annually, the Cambridge Gliding Centre hosts the Cloud Rally, a competition designed to accommodate newer cross country pilots as well as the more experienced ones.
For 2024 the cloud rally will take place 10th – 18th August.
Cloud Rally 2024 information

SPITFIRES AT COMPTON
2024-08-15 - 2024-08-18 | Compton Abbas Airfield, Ashmore, Near Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 5AP, United Kingdom
15th August 2024 – 18th August 2024 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Avast, adventure seekers!
Prepare for an electrifying spectacle as the legendary Warbirds make a triumphant return to the exhilarating skies of Compton Abbas Airfield!
Marvel at the iconic Spitfire, Harvard, Stearman, and an array of airborne marvels gracing the heavens throughout the year. Immerse yourself in the pulsating excitement of aviation’s most thrilling era, where history bursts forth in every roaring engine and graceful maneuver. Elevate your experience with a perfectly poured pint of Gritchie, served from our buzzing bar and the Gritchie Horse Box, alongside the sizzling delights from our Fire Pit BBQ.
Get ready for an extraordinary season as the Warbirds become frequent sky-dwellers over Compton Abbas Airfield from April to October. Dive deeper into the excitement by exploring additional dates on our Events Page – a treasure trove of opportunities to witness these soaring legends up close.
For all inquiries and the chance to become part of the airborne adventure in one of these iconic aircraft, click here, or reach out to Aero Legends Ltd at 01747 811767 (ext. 3) or via email at flyingschool@aerolegends.co.uk.
Hold tight! These awe-inspiring events are subject to the whims of weather, adding an extra layer of anticipation to an already heart-pounding experience. Join us on this skyward journey where history and aviation collide in an adrenaline-fueled, breathtaking display! Get ready to soar!

Cromer Carnival Week
2024-08-17 - 2024-08-23 | Sherburn in Elmet
Cromer Carnival: Events

Why not fly in to Cromer/Northreps airfield and wander in to town or get a taxi.

PROPWASH - Festival of the Air - Stow Maries
2024-08-18 | Stow Maries, Stow Maries Aerodrome, Hackmans Lane, Purleigh, CM3 6RN
Propwash, the beloved aviation event, is back by popular demand! After its dazzling debut in 2023, this year’s event promises to be even more spectacular. Join us at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome and beyond as we celebrate all things winged. From up-close-and-personal photo opportunities to clambering into cockpits, there’s something for every aviation fan. We welcome flying clubs, flying schools, youth organizations, aviation renovation trusts, and all manner of aviation-themed traders. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event!

G-George Day - Breighton
2024-08-24 | Breighton, Breighton Airfield, SELBY, YO8 6DS
24th August – G-George Day – 1940’s themed celebration of our armed forces. Armed Forces & Veterans Welcome. We plan to include: Harvard T6 experience flights (Contact Warbird Experience via t6harvard.com), BBMF Lancaster flypast (TBC), C47 Dakota (TBC), Fly-In, Historic Aero Engines, Lindy Hop Dancers (20’s, 30’s, 40’s music & dance), Classic Military Vehicles, The Parachute Regiment Recruitment Team (with an array of weapons), Army Field Hospital, Classic Car and motor bike clubs, Dress for the Period, Evening party with disco

https://www.realaero.com/bugle.html

Little Gransden Airshow
2024-08-25 | Sherburn in Elmet
A great family day out with something for everyone.. Superb air displays and on the ground everything from classic cars to craft shows all set in the beautiful open countryside here at Little Gransden Airfield near Sandy in Bedfordshire

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SPITFIRES AT COMPTON
2024-08-29 - 2024-09-01 | Compton Abbas Airfield, Ashmore, Near Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 5AP, United Kingdom
29th August 2024 – 1st September 2024 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Avast, adventure seekers!
Prepare for an electrifying spectacle as the legendary Warbirds make a triumphant return to the exhilarating skies of Compton Abbas Airfield!
Marvel at the iconic Spitfire, Harvard, Stearman, and an array of airborne marvels gracing the heavens throughout the year. Immerse yourself in the pulsating excitement of aviation’s most thrilling era, where history bursts forth in every roaring engine and graceful maneuver. Elevate your experience with a perfectly poured pint of Gritchie, served from our buzzing bar and the Gritchie Horse Box, alongside the sizzling delights from our Fire Pit BBQ.
Get ready for an extraordinary season as the Warbirds become frequent sky-dwellers over Compton Abbas Airfield from April to October. Dive deeper into the excitement by exploring additional dates on our Events Page – a treasure trove of opportunities to witness these soaring legends up close.
For all inquiries and the chance to become part of the airborne adventure in one of these iconic aircraft, click here, or reach out to Aero Legends Ltd at 01747 811767 (ext. 3) or via email at flyingschool@aerolegends.co.uk.
Hold tight! These awe-inspiring events are subject to the whims of weather, adding an extra layer of anticipation to an already heart-pounding experience. Join us on this skyward journey where history and aviation collide in an adrenaline-fueled, breathtaking display! Get ready to soar!

LAA Rally- Leicester
2024-08-30 - 2024-09-01 | Leicester Airport, Gartree Road, Leicester, LE2 2FG, United Kingdom
Join us at this years Rally from 30th August to 1st September.

Aeronca LAA Rally - Leicester
2024-08-30 - 2024-09-01 | Sherburn in Elmet
August 30th – September 1st LEICESTER –LAA RALLY PPR TBC

August/September and we have the annual LAA Rally, Europe’s largest flying event and an ideal venue to meet up with fellow Aeronca enthusiasts. (LAA website for details – www.laa.uk.com).

SUMMER FLYING MEETING - (North Coates)
2024-08-31 - 2024-09-01 | North Coates Airfield, Kenneth Campbell Road, North Coates, DN36 5XU, United Kingdom
SUMMER FLYING MEETING
31st August & 1st September

Bodmin Airfield - Cornwall Strut fly in
2024-09-07 | Bodmin Airfield, Bodmin Airfield, Cardinham, Cornwall, PL30 4BU
Join us for this Cornwall Strut Fly In ……based at Bodmin Airfield and covering the west in conjunction with the Devon Strut.
The perfect end of season meeting for us all.
A Strut is the name given to a branch of the Light Aircraft Association (LAA) and each Strut works in unison with and under the LAA which in turn has produced the UK’s largest general aviation organisation. The LAA not only enables people to build and maintain their own aircraft, renovate and enjoy vintage and classic types, it also has a coaching scheme amongst its many assets and attributes. In fact it is pretty essential to be a member of the LAA if you are pilot or enthusiast in the UK.

All are welcome at our events and remember we have the AeroDine cafe available for food and beverages.
Pete White — Events Director, AEROCLUB & Events Organiser 01752 406660 — 07805 805679 — pete@aeronca.co.uk

September 7th (Sat) Cornwall Strut Fly-in. The perfect end of season meeting for us all.

Summer Flying Meeting - North Coates
2024-09-07 - 2024-09-08 | North Coates Airfield, Kenneth Campbell Road, North Coates, DN36 5XU, United Kingdom
Flying Events 2024

Blois 2024 Microlight Show, France
2024-09-13 - 2024-09-15 | Sherburn in Elmet
Between 600 and 800 microlights
and aircrafts are expected
for this global event !

https://mondialulm.fr/en/
THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION FOR ULA, ALL TYPE OF MICROLIGHTS WILL BE PRESENT.
BLOIS-LE-BREUIL aerodrome (LFOQ)

Sutton Meadows Fly In BBQ
2024-09-14 | Sherburn in Elmet
Flyin and BBQ at Sutton Meadows in aid of East Anglia Air Ambulance.
No landing fees but donations welcome.

Final tour - Gorhambury
2024-09-19 | Sherburn in Elmet

SPITFIRES AT COMPTON
2024-09-19 - 2024-09-22 | Compton Abbas Airfield, Ashmore, Near Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 5AP, United Kingdom
19th September 2024 – 22nd September 2024 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Avast, thrill-seekers and sky enthusiasts!
Gear up for an unmissable spectacle as the legendary Warbirds make a triumphant return to the electrifying skies above Compton Abbas Airfield!
Prepare to be spellbound by the iconic Spitfire, Harvard, Stearman, and an array of airborne marvels that will grace the heavens throughout the year. Immerse yourself in the heart-pounding excitement of aviation’s golden era, where every twist and turn brings history roaring to life. Elevate your experience with a finely poured pint of Gritchie, available at our bustling bar and the Gritchie Horse Box, alongside the mouthwatering delights from our sizzling Fire Pit BBQ.
Hold on tight for an extraordinary season as the Warbirds become frequent inhabitants of the skies over Compton Abbas Airfield from April to October. Delve deeper into the excitement by exploring additional dates on our Events Page – a treasure trove of opportunities to witness these soaring legends up close and personal.
For all inquiries and the chance to become part of the airborne adventure in one of these iconic aircraft, click here, or reach out to Aero Legends Ltd at 01747 811767 (ext. 3) or via email at flyingschool@aerolegends.co.uk.
Buckle up! These awe-inspiring events are at the mercy of weather whims, adding an extra layer of anticipation to an already heart-pounding experience. Join us on this skyward journey where history and aviation intertwine in an adrenaline-fueled, breathtaking display! Get ready to soar to new heights!
