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July 2009

05 Auster Club Fly-in, Henstridge. In conjunction with the MG owners club of Great Britain, two great Marques meet up, come Saturday night and camp underneath the wing, some drinks, food and a good chat website

06 Multiflight Introductory Aviation Evenings, Leeds Bradford Intl Airport. Starts 7pm. Aimed at anyone interested in learning to fly, but who may be confused with all the rules, regulations and requirements. The evening is the perfect guide to beginning to learn to fly. website

06 Conquering the Atlantic Alcock & Brown and the R34, Royal Aeronautical Society, No.4 Hamilton Place, London. This summer sees the 90th anniversaries of two epic flights. On 14/15 June 1919 Captain John Alcock and Lieutenant Arthur Whitten Brown made the first non-stop transatlantic flight, from Newfoundland to Ireland, and in July the airship R34, with an RAF crew, flew from East Fortune, just outside Edinburgh, to New York, returning to Pulham in Norfolk for the first double crossing. The navigation techniques and equipment used on both flights remained little changed until the mid 1930s. The seminar - organised jointly by the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Royal Institute of Navigation - marks these milestones in aviation. The speakers will describe the background to each of the flights, discuss the navigational challenges encountered and the techniques used, and outline the celebrations and subsequent events. website

09 Devon Strut Fly-in, Lundy. Peter White 01752 406660 website

10-12 PocketFMS Fly-in, Panshanger. A 'fairly informal' weekend, but with some fixed events, including evening meals and a talk about PocketFMS V2 on Saturday. website

11 French Connection Fly-in, Compton Abbas. 01747 811767 website

11 Robin Fly-in, Headcorn Aerodrome. Annual mass gathering of Robin aircraft, Free Landings, Big BBQ Lunch. 01622 891539 website

11 FLYER Cirrus Day, Turweston. Cirrus Summer Fly-in and Barbecue at Turweston - come and see the latest Cirrus aeroplanes! The event runs from 1000 to 1500, and will also give you the chance to meet representatives from Cirrus, Garmin, Lombard, Sky4Covers, Silver Star Maintenance, Kilfrost plus many other finance and group experts, and others from the aviation industry. So come and say hello - and we'll even cook you a free burger or hot dog. Please call Turweston for PPR on 01280 705400 website

11-12 Summer Fly-In, Beverley. 15th Summer Fly-In at Beverley BBQ both days overnight camping if required please call 10 miles out due to SAR activity at Leconfield Alan Mortimer 01964 544994

11-12 Leicestershire Aero Club Taildragger Weekend, Leicestershire Aero Club. Part of the Aero Club's Centenary celebration. Reduced landing fees (£5) for taildragger aircraft. PPR 0116 259 2360 website

11-12 LAA Andover Strut Weekend Fly-in, Popham Airfield. website

11-12 Breighton Real Aeroplane Company 20th Anniversary Bash and Jungmann 75th Anniversary Fly-in , Breighton Airfield. An invasion of spectacular World War 2 Jungmann bi-planes and other Bucker aircraft, to celebrate the 75th Jungmann Anniversary on 11th & 12th July, at the 20th Anniversary Bash of the Real Aeroplane Company. The weekend will feature flights of the Real Aero Co. Collection, Aerobatics, Flower Bombing, static displays, plus racing and vintage cars and bikes. Saturday evening’s Hangar Bash will include dancing to a ‘Vera Lynn’ style singer Alex Boanas, plus a Swing band, a Bring Your Own BBQ, raffles and prizes. 1940’s outfits highly recommended for the whole weekend. website

12 Pooleys Day, Compton Abbas. Strictly PPR 01747 811767 website

16-18 Mazda Std & Int Power Nationals, Peterborough Conington. Official British Aerobatics Association competition website

18-19 Vintage Wings and Wheels, North Coates Flying Club. 01472 388850 website

18-19 Aeronca Club Fly-in, Rosemarket, Pembrokeshire. Rosemarket has a fine runway adjacent to a golf course and will be our base for a little tour of other local West Wales airstrips website

18-19 Cholmondeley Pageant of Power, Cholmondeley Castle, Cheshire. Eight times UK aerobatic champion Nigel Lamb will perform on both days of the Pageant in his custom built Breitling stunt plane. Also on show will be the Parajet Sky Car – a unique machine that combines rally car handling on the ground with light aircraft performance in the air. Linking to the show’s military theme this year RAF Shawbury have organized the first ever Tri Services competition with highly skilled pilots from The RAF, Fleet Air Arm and Army Air Corps pitting their wits against each other. On the Sunday the RAF Falcons Freefall Parachute Display Team will quite literally drop in on the event providing spectators with an incredible feat of skill and daring. Plus a Supermarine Spitfire from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flightand the legendary Skeeter – the British Army’s first ever helicopter complete with wooden blades and stretched canvas fuselage. To top it off more than 100 private helicopters are scheduled to fly in making the Pageant Europe’s biggest rotary wing event. 01829 772433 website

21-22 AOPA Flight Instructor Refresher Seminar, Wycombe Air Park. Must be booked in advance website

25 Headcorn Flying Proms, Headcorn Aerodrome. 01622 891539 website

25 National Museum of Flight Airshow, East-Fortune, East Lothian. Among the line-up are World War II favourites the Spitfire, Hurricane and Dakota, part of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. The Golden Lions parachute team is set to showcase its daring and accuracy while aerobatic feats from The Blades and Team Guinot’s all female wing-walkingers are also set to impress the crowds. website

25 Bleriot 100th anniversary flight, Headcorn Aerodrome. Exactly 100 years to the day after Louis Bleriot made the first flight across water in a lighter than air machine, 150 British and French pilots are to mark the occasion by flying their microlights across the Channel to Headcorn Aerodrome.A squadron of some 300 machines will take off from France on Saturday July 25 2009 with half peeling off to a destination in Essex and the rest making for Headcorn. The commemorative flight has been organised by Keith Negal, vice-president of the Royal Aero Club, British Microlight Team leader and Chairman of the European Microlight Federation. The machines are expected to begin arriving about mid-morning. website

25 Headcorn Classical Concert and Flying Proms, Headcorn Aerodrome. There will be stirring music from the Heritage Symphony Orchestra under famed conductor Paul Bateman and solo artiste, soprano Sarah Ryan. Such favourites as Those Magnificent Men and their Flying Machines and the Pomp and Circumstance overture will provide the audience with the perfect music to watch breathtaking displays by pilots at the controls of vintage aircraft. Among the planes will be the immortal Spitfire and Hurricane, the latter flown by Anna Walker. 01622 891539 website

25-26 Royal Aero Club Race weekend, Abbeville. Saturday: The Bleriot Trophy; Sunday: The Gordon Bennett Commemorative Trophy website

25-26 Royal Aero Club Race weekend, Sywell. Saturday: The Stewards Cup; Sunday: The Kings Cup website

25-26 Leicestershire Aero Club Homebuilt aircraft, Leicestershire Aero Club. Part of the Aero Club's Centenary celebration. Reduced landing fees (£5) for homebuilt aircraft 0116 259 2360 website

25-26 Windemere Air Show, Bowness-on-Windermere. including the Vulcan bomber, the Red Arrows, the Yakovlevs, Team Guinot Wing Walkers and a Battle of Britain Memorial Flight featuring Spitfire, Hurricane and Dakota. website

26 Porsche Day, Compton Abbas. Porsche will be showcasing a few new cars, plus a selection from its private owners club 01747 811767 website

26 Devon Strut Fly-in, Branscombe. Dave Hayman 01297 680259

26 Fly-in and open da, Kirkbride Airfield, Cumbria. Contact John on 01697 342142 or mob 07710672087

August 2009

01 2009 Flight Simulator Show, Sherburn in Elmet Aero Club. The Flight Simming event in the north. Displays, trade stands, and hands on activities Flight Desk 01977 682674 website

01-02 Balloon Evening Glow & Compton Cream Teas, Compton Abbas. 01747 811767 website

03 Multiflight Introductory Aviation Evenings, Leeds Bradford Intl Airport. Starts 7pm. Aimed at anyone interested in learning to fly, but who may be confused with all the rules, regulations and requirements. The evening is the perfect guide to beginning to learn to fly. website

08 Duxford Bonus Day, Duxford Imperial War Museum. For Bulldogs and Pups. Visit Duxford and enjoy a day out at Europe's premier aviation museum and benefit from discounted landing fee (50% discount £7) and entry to the museum (approximately 50% discount £7, children free). All Bulldogs and Pups are welcome. 01223 833376 website

08 Pembrokeshire Flying Club Inaugural Fly-in, Haverfordwest Aerodrom. Newly formed in 2008, Pembrokeshire Flying Club is holding its inaugural fly-in. As well as the wonderful coastal scenery, a barbecue will be available, along with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, plus camping on site for those who wish to stay. Landing fees will be waived for pre-registered aircraft who pick up fuel.

08-09 Leicestershire Aero Club Warbirds & a/c with Military markings and livery Weekend, Leicestershire Aero Club. Warbirds & a/c with Military markings and livery 0116 259 2360 website

09 Auster Club Fly-in, Popham. Come on Saturday 8th for camping, chat over dinner and a few drinks. website

09 Vintage Piper & Auster Fly-in, Popham Airfield. website

13-16 Eastbourne Airshow, Eastbourne Seafront. The world's biggest free seafront airshow including the Red Arrows, F16, Eurofighter, Guinot Wingwalkers, Blades Aerobatic Formation Team and Hurricane Bomber. Exclusive seating available at £7 website

15 Robin Hood Fly In 2009, Hucknall Airfield, Nottingham. Everyone is welcome to one of the friendliest fly ins around. Aerial competitions and period games such as jousting and archery along with stalls and food. Come along and join the Merry men... and women at our historic airfield. Nick Gensler 07835 721475 website

15 Vintage Aircraft Fly-in & Military Vehicle Show, Headcorn Aerodrome. Vintage & Classic aircraft, Free Landings, Military Vehicles, Tanks & lots more. Aircraft enquiries e-mail flyin@headcornaerodrome.co.uk 01622 891539 website

15 Lydeway Fly-In 2009, Lydeway. 16 August is back-up date. Strictly PPR. Lydeway is situated in the Pewsey Vale between the Lyneham Zone and Salisbury Plain.

15-16 Bi-plane Fly-in, Compton Abbas. 01747 811767 website

15-16 SGR Fm Air Display 2009 & Classic Car Show, Rougham Airfield. Popular event includes 90 minute display on Saturday and 4.5 hour air display on Sunday. Including the ever popular Classic Car Show including International Sports Cars, craft fair as well as outside trade stalls. Lots for all the family including our traditional Fun Fair. 01359 270524 website

15-16 Leicestershire Aero Club Piper Weekend, Leicestershire Aero Club. Part of the Aero Club's Centenary celebration. Reduced landing fees (£5) for Piper aircraft. PPR. Vintage Piper Aircraft Club holding a dinner Saturday evening. All Piper crews welcome. Booking essential. Camp under your wing 0116 259 2360 website

16 Devon Strut Fly-in, Treborough. Mark Weatherlake 01948 641179 website

16 Help 4 Heroes Fly-in 2009, Popham Airfield, Hampshire. Show your support to the very worthy Help For Heroes charity by attending a fly-in to help and honour all those that have been injured in recent conflicts at the very friendly Popham Airfield near Winchester website

16 Panshanger Revival Day, Panshanger Aerodrome, Hertfordshire. Vintage aeroplanes, cars and motorbikes on display. Dress to a 1930s theme and get in for free. Otherwise tickets £10 in advance, £15 on the gate. website

20 Starlight Children's Day, Popham Airfield. This is NOT a Fly-in, it is invitation only. Airfield will be NOTAM'ed CLOSED to visiting aircraft not participating in Starlight flights. Volunteer pilots and aircraft welcome - click see the noticeboard in the clubroom or on the website prior to the event for specific rules and procedures. website

20-23 Bournemouth Air Festival 2009, Bournemouth Seafront. Featuring the Avro Vulcan, Black Cats helicopter display team, the Yakovlevs Aerobatic Team, The Blades Aerobatic Display Team, The Matadors, Spitfire, Mustang and Sally-B. And it's all FREE! website

20-29 25th FAI World Aerobatic Championships, Silverstone. The world's best meet in the UK for nearly two weeks of competition. Watch this space for timetable, what's going on and other information about the event. Includes, on 29th, Silverstone Airshow and British Touring Car practice day. More soon. website

22 Great Northern Rally, Sherburn in Elmet Aero Club. Weekend Fly In and Rally. Hanger bash, overnight camping, trade stands and supplies, exhibitors. All pilots welcome to join us for the weekend Flight Desk 01977 682674 website

22-23 Auster Club Fly-in, Tibenham Airfield. website

22-23 Leicestershire Aero Club Microlights Weekend, Leicestershire Aero Club. Part of the Aero Club's Centenary celebration. Reduced landing fees (£5) for Microlights. PPR. 0116 259 2360 website

23 Annual Motorcycle Mega Meet and Vintage Aircraft Fly-in, Popham Airfield. website

28-29 FAI World Aerobatic Championships, Silverstone racing circuit. A bi-annual event, the World Aerobatic Championships are being held for the first time since 1986 over British soil. Sixty of the best pilots from around the world will be competing for individual and team glory with teams from nineteen countries from the four corners of the globe vying for glory. Brazil, Russia, Czech Republic, USA, Lithuania, are just some of the nations competing, whilst four top female pilots will be looking to bring home aviation silverware. website

28-31 The Aeronca Club on Tour, East Anglia. A new tour event, not to France as in previous years, but to East Anglia in sunny UK 01752 406660 website

30 Brimpton Autumn Event, Brimpton Airfield. All-day barbecue, flying display, classic aircraft, much more website

30 Bagby Aero Club Bank Holiday Fly-in, Bagby Airfield, North Yorkshire. 01845 597385

September 2009

04-06 Guernsey 38th International Air Rally, Guernsey. "The best air rally in the UK" with the really friendly Guernsey Aero Club. Events are wide and varied. A part of Guernsey aviation week (see other events). Includes Hangar Ball Extravaganza on Saturday website

05-06 Autumn Fly-in, North Coates Flying Club. 01472 388850 website

05-06 Retired Airline Pilots Fly-in & All Day Breakfast, Compton Abbas. 01747 811767 website

05-06 Royal Aero Club Race weekend, Bembridge. Saturday: Merlin Trophy; Sunday: Schneider Trophy website

05-06 Leicestershire Aero Club Fly-in Weekend, Leicestershire Aero Club. Any fixed wing aircraft NOT included in previous weekends! See the website for details. Part of the Aero Club's Centenary celebration. Reduced landing fees (£5) for qualifying aircraft 0116 259 2360 website

06 Late Summer Fly-in, Sturgate. Lincoln Aero Club late summer fly-in website

06 Royal Navy Historic Flight Charity Flying Day , RNAS Yeovilton, Somerset. RN Historic Flight Heritage Charity Flying Day - COME FLY WITH US. A charity flying day in direct support of the Royal Navy Historic Flight will be held at RNAS Yeovilton, Somerset on 6 Sep 2009. For £100 per seat, you can fly in a variety of aircraft including Tiger Moth, Stampe, Chipmunk, Dragon Rapide, Yak, Auster and many more. Details and application will be on our website website

07 Multiflight Introductory Aviation Evenings, Leeds Bradford Intl Airport. Starts 7pm. Aimed at anyone interested in learning to fly, but who may be confused with all the rules, regulations and requirements. The evening is the perfect guide to beginning to learn to fly. website

11-13 The Saltby Open, Saltby.

12 Devon Strut Fly-in, Belle Vue. Don Easterbrook 01805 623113

12-13 Autum Fly-In at Beverley, Beverley. First Autum Fly-In at Beverley all types welcome BBQ both days. Discount fuel. Please call 10 miles out on 123.05 due to SAR activity at Leconfield Alan Mortimer 01964 544994

13 Air Ambulance Benefit Day, Compton Abbas. 01747 811767 website

13 Devon Strut Fly-in, Watchford Farm. Brian Anning 01823 601268

13 YAK/Russian Aircraft Fly-In , Popham. website

17-19 Mazda Adv & Un'td Power Nationals, Sywell. Official British Aerobatics Association competition website

18 Flying Wine Club Wine Tasting, West London Aero Club. A fun and educational evening tasting European wines from small wineries website

18-20 Auster Club Bicester and Turweston weekend fly-in, Bicester and Turweston. Fly in to Bicester, stay the night on either 18 or 19 (or both if you want), enjoy the “Windrushers” hospitality and then on Sunday 20th fly up to Turweston for the VAC fly-in. website

18-20 Aircraft Industry Exhibition, Leos Janåcek Airport, Ostrave, Czech Republic. Including large range of ultralight and sport aircraft, plus aviation supplies, schools and clubs website

19 Aeronca Club Fly-in, Bicester. Event shared with Auster Club. "If you wish you are very welcome to arrive Friday evening and camp over until Sunday when the two Clubs are departing to attend the VAC Classic event at Turweston" website

19 Fly-In and Open Day, City Airport Manchester (Formally Manchester Barton Aerodrome). Following the great success of our Open Day/Fly-In in 2008, City Airport Manchester (Formally Manchester Barton Aerodrome) invites you to join our 2nd Free Fly-In and Open day of 2009. All aircraft types welcome. No landing fees to pay for non-based visiting aircraft. Attractions include (more to be announced): * BBQ and refreshments * Free Guided Tours of the Airport * GM Police Helicopter / North West Air Ambulance * Museum Avgas and JetA1 fuel available. We can accomodate camping on Friday and Saturday night for those wanting to arrive and stay over. Our website will have more information (and online PPR) nearer the time of the event. Operations - 0161 789 1362 website

20 Solent Aviation Society, Luscombe, Autogyro, and Pietenpol Fly-in. To mark its 21st anniversary, the Bournemouth branch of Air Britain will be joining the Solent Aviation Society and their chosen aircraft type will be the ERCO/FORNEY and variants. website

26 Pyjama Fly-in, Earls Colne. Reduced landing fees for those attending in their pyjamas (yes, we realise some of you will need to go and buy some). Other events include: breakfast patrol, spot landing competition, flour bombing competition, min-air display, guided tour, all-day BBQ and various competitions 01787 2236776 website

26-27 Royal Aero Club Race weekend, Alderney. Saturday: Flightline/Eagle Airways; Sunday: Aurigny Trophy

October 2009

03-04 Ploughs to Propellers (1940s Weekend), Rougham Airfield. This is a wonderful nostalgic weekend packed with things to do and see including Steam Engines, Commercial vehicles, Tractors, Military Vehicles, Fantastic Re-enactments, Non Stop musical entertainment, trade stands, exhibitors, a ploughing match, Heavy Horses and so much more. 01359 270524 website

03-04 Glider vs Power Team Match, Wickenby. Official British Aerobatics Association competition website

05 Multiflight Introductory Aviation Evenings, Leeds Bradford Intl Airport. Starts 7pm. Aimed at anyone interested in learning to fly, but who may be confused with all the rules, regulations and requirements. The evening is the perfect guide to beginning to learn to fly. website

10-10 Weather School, Wombourne, South Staffordshire. Aviation Weather (Part 1) is ideal for pilots who want to know more about the weather, how it works and its effects on flying. The course costs £115 for the day and this price includes refreshments and all course materials website

11 End of Season Fly-in, Popham. website

14 Centenary Banquet, Mansion House. website

November 2009

02 Multiflight Introductory Aviation Evenings, Leeds Bradford Intl Airport. Starts 7pm. Aimed at anyone interested in learning to fly, but who may be confused with all the rules, regulations and requirements. The evening is the perfect guide to beginning to learn to fly. website

07 Inddor Aeroboot Table Top Sale, Newark Air Museum. Browse through a varied selection of aviation items amongst the aircraft in Hangar 2, up to 35 stalls expected. Special admission price for that day £4.00 per person 01636 707170 website

17-18 AOPA Flight Instructor Refresher Seminar, Wycombe Air Park. Must be booked in advance website

December 2009

07 Multiflight Introductory Aviation Evenings, Leeds Bradford Intl Airport. Starts 7pm. Aimed at anyone interested in learning to fly, but who may be confused with all the rules, regulations and requirements. The evening is the perfect guide to beginning to learn to fly. website