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July 2008

25: ULAS Ex-Members Association Fly-in/Drive, RAF Wyton. For arrangements, contact Peter Royce 01276 452558

26: Aeronca Club Fly-in, Branscombe. "Our visit is the day before the famous Vintage Classic extravaganza, which we are all invited to stay the night for." website

26: Robin Fly-in, Headcorn. Mass gathering of Robin aircraft, Spot Landing competition, BBQ, Free Landing, Plus more website

26: PIper Bonus Day, Duxford. Fly in in a Piper and qualify for half-price landing fees and special admission price to the museum website

26: LAA Pilot Coaching Scheme Fly-in, Sywell. 01604 491112 website

27: Devon Strut Fly-in, Branscombe. Bill Hayman 07920 263956/David Hayman 01297 680259 website

27: Bray Air Display. website

27: CLA GameFair, Blenheim Palace. UK's premier countryside event - special fly-in and shuttle car arrangements at EGTK Oxford Kidlington. website

27: Bray Air Display, Bray Seafront, Ireland. The only air display in the Republic of Ireland in 2008 website

28-3 Aug: Airventure Oshkosh, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The biggest fly-in and celebration of light aviation in the world. Not to be missed!

August 2008

1-10: World Advanced Aerobatic Championship (WAAC), Pendleton, Oregon, USA. website

2-3: Club Treasure Hunt and BBQ, Breighton. Regrettably all events are now private - visiting aircraft, Club members and their families and friends only. All enquiries please contact the airfield on 01757 289065 website

2-3: Popham International Microlight Exhibition, Popham. Rescheduled from May. Let's hope the weather gets better! website

2-3: Stoke Golding Stakeout 2008, Stoke Golding Airfield, Leicestershire. Fly-in, food, fun, party Saturday, campover, Trad Jazz Band Sunday. PPR 07771 701498 website

2-3: Red Bull Air Race, London. After last year's magnificent debut, Red Bull returns to the skies over (even if only just over) London. An all-ticket affair, you'd better make sure you get yours soon website

2: Microlight Fly-in, Compton Abbas. 01747 811767 website

3: Military Pageant Air Display. Adults £20, accompanied children up to 16 yrs FREE. Admission includes Swiss Garden. Display content will be posted nearer the time. website

7-17: European Glider Aerobatics Championships, Radom, Poland. website

7-10: Bristol Balloon Fiesta, Ashton Court, Bristol. website

9-10: LAA Regional Rally, Sherburn. One of three LAA regional rallies for 2008. website

9-10: RAC Air Race, Sywell. The King's Cup meeting: for the Stewards Cup and King's Cup website

9-10: Military and Flying Machines, Damyns Hall Aerodrome. A fly-in and show recreating past times with historical military vehicles, vintage and modern aircraft, flying displays, tank running, living history displays, historic equipment, arena events, militaria and family stalls creating, helicopter and aircraft rides a unique atmosphere at this stunning airfield. All pilots are invited to take part, whatever aircraft you have, by flying into Damyns Hall Aerodrome on either day. Why not come for the weekend? You are welcome to camp or if you prefer stay in one of the local hotels. There is no charge for camping Nigel Hubert 01702 523457 website

9: Vintage Aircraft Fly-in, Headcorn Aerodrome. Fly-in for Vintage Aircraft of all types from homebuilds to warbirds, BBQ, Free Landing Plus more. Fly-in for Vintage Aircraft of all types from homebuilds to warbirds, BBQ, Free Landing Plus more. website

9: Taildragger or any Jodel/Robin Bonus Day, Duxford. Fly in in a taildragger or any Jodel/Robin and qualify for half-price landing and special museum admission fees website

9: The Original Flying Proms Concert, Shuttleworth Collection. The Original Flying Proms is well established as one of the regions premier outdoor concerts. Now in its eleventh year, the concert is held in the beautiful and historic setting of the world famous Shuttleworth Colllection of historic aeroplanes. The combination of rare and unique vintage aeroplanes flying in time to a full 50 piece orchestra is one not to be missed. The evening concludes with a spectacular firework finale. You cannot fail to be captivated by those "Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines" - join us for a truly memorable evening. website

9: East Staffordshire Flying Club - Fly In 2008, Tatenhill Airfield, Burton-on-Trent. Fly in. Sorry, no non-radio or flexwing aircraft. Jon Faulkner - 07790 773917 website

10: Devon Strut Fly-in, Lundy Island. Pete White 01752 406660 website

10: Vintage Piper & Douglas Bader Foundation Fly-in, Popham. website

14-17: Airbourne 2008, Eastbourne Sea Front. One of the biggest airshows of the year, held off the sea front at Eastbourne. Many performers, and lots to do on the ground, too website email

15-16: Shobdon Aerobatic Trophy, Shobdon. Official BAeA competition website

16: Evening Air Display 4. Gates open at 10am; Flying starts at 5pm. Display content will be posted nearer the time. Adults £20. Accompanied children up to 16 yrs FREE. Admission includes Swiss Garden and the Bird of Prey Centre before the flying display starts website

16: Robin Hood Fly-in 2008, Hucknall Airfield, Nottingham. Everybody is welcome to one of the largest but certainly the friendliest fly ins taking place in the UK. All aircraft types welcomed. Visitors by road also welcomed. Stalls and other attractions, plenty to see. Nick Gensler 07835 721475 website

16: LAA East of Scotland Fly In, Glenrothes (Fife). Free landings. Camping available for Friday arrivals. For local accommodation and airfield information contact Fife Airport Iain Gibson 0131 339 2351 website

16: Sidmouth Hospice Charity Fly-In and BBQ, Farway Common. There will be no landing fees, free BBQ and no PPR is required. Please see the Farway Common website for details website

17: Neville Duke Day, Compton Abbas. Sponsored by Emery-Little website

17: Devon Strut Fly-in, Treborough. Mark Weatherlake 01984 641179 website

22-25: Aeronca Club Fly-out, Ireland. The Aeronca Club on Tour. Time to return to the Emerald Isle, the land of green fields and Guinness. An itinerary will follow later for the lucky souls joining us on our tour. 01752 406660 website

23: Headcorn Flying Proms, Headcorn Aerodrome. Airshow to Classical Music Headcorn Aerodrome 01622 891539 website

23: Aerobatics Beginners Day 4, Sherburn. Official BAeA assisted event website

23: Ragwing Fly-in, Sywell. 01604 491112 website

23: Shipdham Flying Club Open Day and Air Display, Shipdham. Gates open 11am. A club Open Day and small air display for the local public. Pilots are welcome to fly-in for the event (strict PPR). There will be stalls, food & drink, flying displays, static aircraft and vehicles and lots more website

24: Sywell Airshow, Sywell Aerodrome. Sywell Aerodrome will again host its very popular biannual airshow, promising the usual mix of classic aircraft and family attractions ensuring a superb day out all in aid of the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance. For more information keep an eye on www.sywellairshow.co.uk for updates, acts, ticket details, trader applications and the latest news building up to the day itself! website

24: Bagby Aero Club Fly-in and Open Day, Bagby. Barbeque from 12 noon 01845 597536 or 01845 597536 website

24: Dunsfold WIngs and Wheels, Dunsfold. website

24: Wing and Wheels, Dunsfold. promises to be an exciting day of family entertainment! The Air Show features displays from the Royal Air Force Red Arrows and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. There will be a great mix of civilian and military flying displays throughout the afternoon, performing fantastic aerobatics in the skies over Dunsfold! All proceeds of the event are being distributed to various charities. website

28-30: Aerobatics: Standard and Intermediate Nationals, Peterborough Conington. BAeA official event website

29-31: UK RV Fly-in, North Weald. This promises to be the largest UK gathering of RV owners/builders and aircraft of the year. 29th and 30th arrival days. Overnight camping permitted for crews. Barbecue at the Squadron Saturday night. Public day is 31st. Register for attendance www.ukrv.co.uk. PPR must be obtained from the North Weald Squadron Office 01992 524510. Other types welcome. website

30-1 Sep: RAC Air Race, Bembridge. Schneider Trophy meeting. For the Rolls-Royce Merlin Trophy and Schneider Trophy. website

30-31: Porte Ouverte at Habsheim-Mulhouse, Habsheim-Mulhouse - LFGB. The annual\"Open Doors" weekend, when the airfield encourages visitors to join them for an air display, evening meal (small cover charge), dancing & general get together. Customs for direct arrivals/departures on Saturday/Sunday. No landing fees, no PPR (but booking advised for hotels and meal), camping on the field permitted Ben Hines +41 79 538 4019 website

31: Charity Day, Little Gransden Airfield. 07730 091132 website

31: LAA Devon Strut Fly-in, Plymouth. John Kempton/ 01548-842057/Steve Leach 01752-785452 website

31: Charity Fly-in and Auster Fly-in, Abbots Bromley Airstrip. Yeatsall Farm, Abbots Bromley. Visitors by car welcome. Classic cars, classic military vehicles, Red Arrows simulator, BBQ, traction engines. In aid of the Abbots Bromley First Responders Fire Engine and Paramedic vehicle 0121 353 4379 (evenings)

September 2008

1-7: UK Sailplane Grand Prix 2008, Lasham Airfield. This is a truly unique event: the final of the UK qualifying Sailplane Grand Prix as well as a public day on the 6th September including air displays, static displays, exhibition stands and the DHL Boeing 757 charity wheelchair pull. It's sure to be an exciting day of aviation fun for the whole family! website

4-7: 2nd European Bonanza Fly-In, Wilhelmshaven (EDWI), Germany. Organised by the European Bonanza Society. website

5-7: 37th Guernsey Air Rally, Guernsey. Part of the Guernsey Air Week. Fly in direct or participate in navigation competition over France; the friendly social Air Rally in beautiful Guernsey. It should be fun! Jean Chapman 01481 265267 website

5-14: Guernsey Aviation week, Guernsey.

5-7: The Saltby Open Aerobatics Competition, Saltby. Official BAeA event website

5-7: Aerobatics: Advanced Power Nationals, Wickenby. Official BAeA event website

6-7: Autumn Fly-in, North Coates. North Coates 01472 388850; Mike Speakman 01652 618808 website

6: Devon Strut Fly-in, Belle Vue. Jim Gale 01363 773767 website

6: West London Aero Club Members Day, White Waltham. Sponsored by FLYER

7: Lincoln Aero Club Autumn Fly-in and BBQ, Sturgate. LAC Flying Members will have the opportunity to take part in this year's competition website

7: Shuttleworth Pageant Air Display, Shuttleworth Collection. Gates open 9am; flying starts 2pm. Adults £20, accompanied chidren up to 16 yrs FREE. Admission includes Swiss Garden website

7: RV, Helicopter and 'At Home Day', Breighton. Regrettably all events are now private - visiting aircraft, Club members and their families and friends only. All enquiries please contact the airfield on 01757 289065 website

7: LAA North Wales Strut, Caernarfon. The Noth Wales Strut of the LAA invites you to the annual fly in at Caernarfon. PPR to Caernarfon on 01286 830800 Doug 07515 580386

13: Piper Aircraft Day, Compton Abbas. website

13: Aeronca Club Fly-in, Enstone. First visit for the Club to Enstone. "Please stay over if you can," they say 01608 677208 website

13: Young Aviators Day, Sywell. 01604 491112 website

13-14: 91st Bomb Group (H) Memorial Fly In, Bassingbourn Airfield. Once again Bassingbourn, home of the Memphis Belle are opening this historical ex-RAF and USAAF base. Tower Museum Open to share its WWII history. Other attractions and refreshments available. Strictly PPR 01763 2449156 Mon & Wed evening 7-9.30 website

13: Charity Flying day, RNAS Yeovilton. Various aviation-based attractions as well as the flying! In support of Royal Navy Historic Flight website

13-14: Kemble Open Day, Kemble. Celebrating the Battle of Britain. Now extended to include the Saturday, when Great Vintage Flying Weekend members are invited to fly in to the G-VFWE's new venue website

14: Devon Strut Fly-in, Watchford Farm. 07779 143439

14: Tiger Club Aerobatic competition, Lashenden/Headcorn. website

14-16: Aerobatics: Unlimited Power Nationals, Silverstone. Official BAeA event. Results will be used in the selection of the British Team for 2009, which will also take place at Silverstone website

19-21: Goodwood Revival, Goodwood Aerodrome. Mixture of cars and aircraft in an atmospheric setting website

20-21: BAeA Glider Team Training Camp, Saltby. Official BAeA event website

20: Evening Air Display 5. Gates open 10am, flying starts 4pm. Admission includes Swiss Garden & Bird of Prey Centre website

26-27: Tiger Trophy Aerobatics Competition, Sherburn. Official BAeA event website

27-28: RAC Air Race, Alderney. Flightline Eagle Airways and Aurigny Trophies website

October 2008

3-5: Geneva Classics 2008, Geneva PalExpo. Second time this eve - a coming together of classic transport vehicles - has taken place website

5: Autumn Air Display. Gates open 9am, flying starts at 2pm. Display content will be posted nearer the time. website

7-8: Met for Aviators Course, Met Office Exeter. Help broaden and develop your knowledge of aviation weather. website

9: Weather Decision Making for Pilots, Met Office Exeter. Help make accurate decisions based on the weather conditions. Course includes Threat and Error Management. website

10-12: Glider vs Power Team Match Aerobatics Event, Lasham. Official BAeA event website

14-16: Helitech 2008, Airport Cascais, Estoril, Portugal. Large, professional helicopter and rotary show for the European market, but also catering for North Africa and the Middle East website

November 2008

1: FLYER Professional Flight Training Exhibition, Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel. The best place to find out more about flying for a career, whether its airlines, military or general aviation Nicola 01225 481440 website email

1: Lincoln Aero Club Fireworks Extravaganza!, Sturgate.

29: Aviators Ball, The Pembroke Suite, Hendon Hall Hotel. Second outing for the fantastic end-of-year event in support of the British Disabled Flying Association website

December 2008

12: Crafts for Christmas, Helicopter Museum, Weston-super-Mare. Crafts for Christmas. Santa in his Helicopter, open cockpit day, helicopter flights, face painting, unique unusual crafts, refreshments, live performance by Lyrica singing Christmas carols 01934 635227 website

13: Christmas Bonus Day, Duxford. Fly in in any aircraft and qualify for discounted Christmas dinner in the restaurant (please book in advance if possible). Discounted landing fee and admission to the museum website