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March 2010

25-26 Royal Aero Club Air Race School, North Weald. A two day course to give potential new air race competitors the chance to get a feel for the racing scene. It comprises a mixture of aspirational videos, background information on air racing and the organisation, pilot and navigational techniques and for pilots the opportunity to fly with an experienced race pilot to see what it’s all about. website

25-26 Pilot Training College Assessment Day, Birmingham. Aimed at anybody considering training to be a professional pilot, this five hour assessment consists of an introduction to The Pilot Training College, ground school and a two-hour computer-based skills test. After the test, the applicant will have an interview with a senior instructor. Throughout the day group activity skills are being assessed. Applicants much register in advance. 0800 862 0230 website

26 McAully Flying Group - The Early Years, Little Snoring Airfield. Talk by founder member Denus Kirkham. Booking essential. Jeff Cox 01263 822868 (evenings) website

27 Guernsey Aero Club Cherbourg Lunch fly-out, Guernsey Aero Club. 01481 265267 website

28 Vintage Aircraft Club Spring Rally, Turweston Aerodrome, Northamptonshire. All events are PPR and pilots must contact either the airfield for permission or the VAC mobile number which will be operational only on the day. 01280 705400 / 07731 991545 website

28 FAST Helicopters Open Day, Shoreham Airport. A chance for prospective students to learn more about helicopter lessons and courses. Aircraft will be available to view, along with a FNPTII simulator at Thruxton, and staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. Any lessons booked at either event will receive a 10% discount. website

29-30 Met for Aviators, Met Office College, Exeter. Two-day course designed to broaden and enhance the pilot's knowledge of aviation weather, particularly in relation to low-level route planning and safety. The course is aimed at light-aircraft pilots of all levels of competency and covers topics such as basic meteorological theory and the interpretation of met. charts. £285 + VAT. Courses are run at the Met Office College in Exeter — please contact us at met4aviators@metoffice.gov.uk for more information. website

April 2010

03 Wessex Strut Fly-in, Henstridge Airfield. The opening fly-in of the season 07760 176116 website

03-04 PA-28 Anniversary fly-in, Old Buckenham Airfield. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of thePA-28. Free landing for PA-28s, food, drink and fuel available, camping available on site website

04 Vintage Sundays Fly-in, Old Sarum Airfield. Free landings for pre-1955 aircraft. Pilots, visiting aircraft and the general public are most welcome. PPR required / non-radio aircraft not accepted website

04-05 Charity fly-in and barbecue, Baxterly Airstrip, Charity farm, near Atherstone, Warwickshire. 01827 874572

08-11 Aero Friedrichshafen, Friedrichshafen, Germany. Europe’s largest general aviation trade fair website

10 Guernsey Aero Club Fly-out, Guernsey Aero Club. Caen to Jersey with Navex 01481 265267 website

11 Jodel Club Fly-in, Popham Airfield, Hampshire. 01256 397733 website

14 Alan Bristow Memorial Lecture 2010, RAeS House, 4 Hamilton Place, London W1J 7BQ. A celebration of Bristow's lifetime and achievements at the forefront of developing global commercial helicopter operations, whilst working in many inhospitable places around the world. website

17 FLYER Professional Flight Training Exhibition, Eindhoven. A new venue for Europe's premier event. Ideal for anyone interested in becoming a professional pilot, with stands and seminars from Flight Training Organisations and leading national and international carriers 01225 481440 website

17 Duxford Safety Bonus Day, Duxford Airfield, Cambridgeshire. Following the successful 2008 and 2009 events, the Safety Day will be a mixture of informal presentations and opportunities to chat to the professionals. Landing and the Safety Day programme are free. If the weather is poor or if you can’t fly in, you can come in free by car – but you must pre-book. The programme is planned to include: NATS - How to avoid controlled airspace infringements; NATS - London LARS update on services outside controlled airspace; CAA - Collision Avoidance; London Information FISOs - How we can help you; AFPEx - Filing flight plans and more; AIS - Improvements to the NOTAM system; CFI Corner with Carol Cooper - ask all the questions that have been bothering you; licencing, renwals, ratings, procedures, training -- anything; AOPA - talk to the team about mentoring, IMC rating, radio frequency charging and much more

17-18 Royal Aero Club Air Race weekend, Great Oakley Airfield. Exciting course for both pilots and spectators alike. With Great Oakley on a peninsular, the course which follows the coast from Holland on Sea right past Frinton, Walton, Dovercourt, Harwich Felixstowe and Shotley. Because much of the course will be over water, it should provide a good spectacle for each town’s seafront. 01255 880045 website

18 Vintage Aircraft Club Daffodil Rally, Fenland Airfield, . All events are PPR and pilots must contact either the airfield for permission or the VAC mobile number which will be operational only on the day. 01406 540330 / 07731 991545 website

18 Visit the Vulcan Day, Southend Airport. Visitors will be able to inspect ex-RAF V-Bomber Avro Vulcan XL426 at close quarters and have a guided tour of the cockpit website

22-24 Pilot Training College Assessment Day, London. Aimed at anybody considering training to be a professional pilot, this five hour assessment consists of an introduction to The Pilot Training College, ground school and a two-hour computer-based skills test. After the test, the applicant will have an interview with a senior instructor. Throughout the day group activity skills are being assessed. Applicants much register in advance. 0800 862 0230 website

24 FLYER Professional Flight Training Exhibition, Sofitel Hotel, T5 Heathrow, London. Europe's premier event for anyone interested in becoming a professional pilot, with stands and seminars from Flight Training Organisations and leading national and international carriers 01225 481440 website

24-25 British Precision Pilots Association Novice introduction training / Competition weekend, Beccles, Suffolk. Open to all pilots who want to improve their flying & navigation skills and learn about the sport of Precision and Rally Flying 07801 293530 website

26-28 Formation Training School, North Weald. Offering three days of intensive coaching, including tactical formation, formation aerobatics to display planning and execution website

28 The Cobham Lecture - The Battle of Britain, 70 years on, The Royal Aeronautical Society, London. Dr Michael Fopp was, from 1980 to 1984, the Keeper of the Battle of Britain collection at RAF Hendon and expert on the Battle. Talk starts at 1800. Admission is free 0207 404 4032 website

28 VFR Navigation and use of GPS seminar, AAIB, Farnborough, Hants. GPS - Where Are We Now? - David Broughton, Director of Royal Institute of Navigation Visual Navigation - Can GPS Help? - David Cockburn, RIN/CAA The Work of the AAIB - A Senior Inspector There will be an afternoon tour of the investigation hangar. £25 per head inclusive of buffet lunch and refreshments. As these Seminars fill up very quickly, it is suggested an early reservation is made. 01634 200203 website

May 2010

01 Devon Strut Fly-in , Bodmin, Cornwall. The theme is ladies in aviation, to honour and remember those lady flyers from the early days of aviation and to encourage lady pilots and enthusiasts from the UK and further a field to head west and visit what is one of the most picturesque areas of the UK. We are also hosting the The Aeronca Club of Great Britain fly-in over the weekend. Pete White 01752 406660 / 07774 017704 website

01 Lee on Solent Fly-In , Lee on Solent. Lee Flying Association is delighted to announce that it will be holding a fly-in at Lee on Solent Airfield on the 1st May 2010. For those who thought that Lee on Solent was lost to the aviation community, here is a chance to come along and get EGHF in your logbook. With a number of other GA events taking place in the region over that weekend, LFA is hoping that flyers will take the opportunity to include Lee on Solent in their plans. Overnight camping facilities will be available on Saturday night for those wishing to break longer journeys or simply to savour the delights of Lee on Solent. Refreshments will be available in the PNGC clubhouse. Avgas for your aeroplane will also be available. Visitors must provide insurance details and obtain a PPR number (via LFA) prior to the fly-in. It’s a simple online process. Please go to www.eghf.co.uk to register. website

01-03 Popham Mircolight Trade Fair, Popham Airfield, Hampshire. 01256 397733 website

02 Guernsey Aero Club, Guernsey Aero Club. Brest day trip 01481 265267 website

02 Devon Strut Fly-in - Bolt Head, Bolt Head. Contact Chris Howell 01548 531923

08 TOPNAV North, Sherburn in Elmet. TOPNAV is the Royal Institute of Navigation annual GA navigation competition consisting of a rapid plan exercise of around 180nm, with a shorter course for slower aircraft. It is open to all types, including microlights, helicopters, autogyros and SLMG/TMG, with a minimum of 2 crew. Lunch and refreshments included and landing fees waived. Further details and entry forms are available from RIN, 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AT or from the website website

08-09 Vans RV Aircraft Fly-in, Old Buckenham Airfield, Norfolk. Free landing for all Vans RV homebuilt aircraft and free entry for vehicles by road. Food and drink available all day. website

09 Vintage Cessna Fly-in, Popham Airfield, Hampshire. 01256 397733 website

09 Pooleys Day at Compton Abbas, Compton Abbas Airfield. Free aviation equipment goodies for visiting pilots website

13-16 13th International Seaplane Meeting, Biscarrosse, SW France.. 4 days of water flying with Dornier DO24 a regular visitor and dozens of visiting seaplanes. Large public area, also home of Seaplane and Flying Boat museum. Biscarrosse Aerodrome LFBS website

15 FLYER Professional Flight Training Exhibition, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dublin. Europe's premier event for anyone interested in becoming a professional pilot, with stands and seminars from Flight Training Organisations and leading national and international carriers 01225 481440 website

15 TOPNAV South, White Waltham Airfield. TOPNAV is the Royal Institute of Navigation annual GA navigation competition consisting of a rapid plan exercise of around 180nm, with a shorter course for slower aircraft. It is open to all types, including microlights, helicopters, autogyros and SLMG/TMG, with a minimum of 2 crew. Lunch and refreshments included and landing fees waived. Further details and entry forms are available from RIN, 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AT or from the website website

20-21 Pilot Training College Assessment Day, Bristol . Aimed at anybody considering training to be a professional pilot, this five hour assessment consists of an introduction to The Pilot Training College, ground school and a two-hour computer-based skills test. After the test, the applicant will have an interview with a senior instructor. Throughout the day group activity skills are being assessed. Applicants much register in advance. 0800 862 0230 website

21-23 British Precision Pilots Association, Competition weekend, Haverfordwest, Wales. Open to all pilots who want to improve their flying & navigation skills and learn about the sport of Precision and Rally Flying website

22 French Connection, Compton Abbas Airfield. website

22 Hull Aero Club Microlight Fly-in, Beverley (Linley Hill) Airfield. 1000 - 1800. Barbecue, discount fuel, overnight camping, all types including paramotors welcome, with radio. Please call on 123.050 10 miles out. Non-radio PPR 01964 544994 website

28 Guernsey Aero Club, Guernsey Aero Club. Corsica and Sardinia Fly-away 01481 265267 website

28-30 AeroExpo Europe, Pribham Airfield, Prague. New features include demo flights, air displays and increasing number of exhibits website

28-30 55th Jersey International Air Rally, Jersey Airport. Competitors will have taken part in several competitions over Normandy including a timed arrival, spot landing and timed circuit before parking by the clubhouse where a warm welcome awaits. Relaxing in the convivial atmosphere, pilots and crews will renew acquaintances, often from previous rallies, and make new friends with little more to do than enjoy a great week end in the beautiful island of Jersey. 01534 743990 website

29 2010 European Luscombe and Friends Tour, Croft Farm. Departing Croft Farm on the morning of the 29th May and finishing on the evening of Sunday 30th May. The night stop will be at Sywell 07968 98062 website

29 Great Oakley Airfield fly-in, Great Oakley Airfield. 01255 880045 website

29-31 Auster Fly-in, East Kirby VE Day Airshow. website

30-31 Best of British Fly-in and Vehicle Show, Baxterly Airstrip, Charity farm, near Atherstone, Warwickshire. 01827 874572

30-31 Auster Fly-in, Baxterley Airfield. Best of British Auster Fly-in. All Austers apply via Auster website for PPR slots. All other aircraft please contact organisers direct website

June 2010

05 Robin Fly-in, Headcorn Aerodrome. Annual mass gathering of Robin aircraft. Free landing, food and refreshments, Spot the Defect Competition, concourse award for best maintained Robin, all types and ages, furthest travelled to fly-in award and lots more to do and see. 01622 891539 website

05-06 Seething Airfield Anniversary Fly-in, Seething, Norfolk. Help the club celebrate its 50th anniversary by joining flying in this weekend. Fly in on Saturday afternoon for an evening Hangar Bash & BBQ, (call ahead for camping arrangements), and all day Sunday for one Seething’s famed buffet lunches! The 448th Bomb Group Control Tower Museum will be open. Airfield open from 15.00 Saturday 5th 07855 791144

05-06 Pre-1965 Vintage Aircraft Fly-in, Old Buckenham Airfield, Norfolk. Free landings for all types of vintage aircraft built before 1965. Free entry by road. Food and drink available all day. website

05-06 Auster Fly-in, Brieghton Fly-in. All Austers apply via Auster website for PPR slots. All other aircraft please contact organisers direct website

06 Lincoln Aero Club Summer Fly-in, Sturgate Airfield. Beagle Pup and Bulldog aircraft are particularly welcome. website

06 Visit the Vulcan Day, Southend Airport. Visitors will be able to inspect ex-RAF V-Bomber Avro Vulcan XL426 at close quarters and have a guided tour of the cockpit website

12 Guernsey Aero Club Fly-in, Old Sraum. 01481 265267 website

12 RAF Brize Norton Families Day, RAF Brize Norton. Austers only. All Austers apply via Auster website for PPR slots. website

12-13 Euopa International Weekend Fly-in, Popham Airfield, Hampshire. 01256 397733 website

13 Biplane Fly-in and resident Tiger Moth's 70th birthday, Compton Abbas Airfield. A gathering for bi-plane aircraft from all over the UK website

13-14 RAF Cosford Airshow, RAF Cosford. Austers only. PPR Slots required website

16-17 Operating Helicopters Safely in a Degraded Visual Environment, RAeS House, 4 Hamilton Place, London W1J 7BQ. How Can Helicopters Operate More Safely in Day / Night and Adverse Atmospheric Conditions website

18-20 Colin Harris Old Hay Auster Fly-in. website

19 Duxford Cessna Bonus Day, Duxford Airfield, Cambridgeshire. Arrive in any Cessna. Discounted landing fee and admission to Europe's premier aviation museum. Phone for PPR and briefing 01223 833376 website

19-20 Air Britain Fly-in, North Weald Airfield, nr Epping. PPR essential 01992 524510

19-20 British Precision Pilots Association, Novice introduction training / Competition weekend, Andrewsfield, Essex. Open to all pilots who want to improve their flying, navigation skills and learn about the sport of Precision and Rally Flying website

24-25 Pilot Training College Assessment Day, Edinburgh. Aimed at anybody considering training to be a professional pilot, this five hour assessment consists of an introduction to The Pilot Training College, ground school and a two-hour computer-based skills test. After the test, the applicant will have an interview with a senior instructor. Throughout the day group activity skills are being assessed. Applicants much register in advance. 0800 862 0230 website

25-26 Aerobatic Competition - The British Aerobatic Association, Compton Abbas Airfield. website

25-27 AeroExpo 2010, Wycombe Air Park. One the biggest and most popular flying events in the UK website

25-27 Mondial Paramoteurs 2010, Basse-Ham, France. Described as 'The world's greatest paramotor event', it promises to bring together 700 pilots from more than 30 countries, 70 professional exhibitors, 20 000 visitors and 3 000 flights website

26 Guernsey Aero Club Fly-in, Duxford Airfield, Cambridgeshire. Duxford flying day 01481 265267 website

26 International Auster Club AGM and fly-in, Spanhoe. All Austers apply via Auster website for PPR slots. All other aircraft please contact organisers direct website

26-27 Biggin Hill 70th Anniversary Air Fair 2010, Biggin Hill Airfield, Kent. The sound of Merlin engines will be heard en masse as Spitfires and Hurricanes stage a commemorative display to mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Centre stage will however be reserved for the surviving Battle of Britain veterans of the RAF who will be invited to attend. website

26-27 West Midlands Festival of Wings, Wheels, Speed, Steam & Horse Power, Shugborough Hall Milford, Nr Stafford, Stafforshire. Air displays, vintage cars, commercial vehicles, motorbikes, tractors, military vehicles and displays, steam engines and auto jumble. website

26-30 International Air Rally of Malta, Florianna, Malta. A four-day event that includes an arrival, timed secion, flight planning, concours d'elegance and overall winner competitions, besides other junior competitions.

27 Old Buckenham Airshow, Old Buckenham Airfield. A good mixture of extreme aerobatics and vintage military flying, including the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - display starts at 2pm and lasts until just before 5pm. Plenty so see and do on the ground, with all profits going to the East Anglian Childrens Hospices website

July 2010

03 Guernsey Aero Club Fly-in. Sun Quiberon weekend 01481 265267 website

10-11 Dorset Air Race , Compton Abbas Airfield. 30 aircraft race round Dorset and cross the finishing line in from of the airfield viewing area 01747 811767 website

10-11 British Precision Pilots Association, Novice introduction training / Competition weekend, Shipdham, Norfolk. Open to all pilots who want to improve their flying & Navigation skills and learn about the sport of Precision and Rally Flying 07713 880689 website

11 Biplane fly-in, Compton Abbas Airfield. website

11 Vans RV Fly-in, Popham Airfield, Hampshire. 01256 397733 website

11 Guernsey Aero Club Fly-in. Popham fly-in and Van's fly-in 01481 265267 website

17 Hull Aero Club Summer Fly-in, Beverley (Linley Hill) Airfield. 1000 - 1800. Barbecue, discount fuel, overnight camping, all types including paramotors welcome, with radio. Please call on 123.050 10 miles out. Non-radio PPR 01964 544994 website

17-18 Cholmondeley Pageant of Power, Cholmondeley Castle, Cheshire. While the main focus will be the contemporary and historic racing cars and bikes powering around the Cholmondeley Circuit, a wide range of helicopters are also expected, along with the Breitling Display Team and other aerobatic aircraft 01829 772432 website

17-18 De Havilland Aircraft Fly-in, Old Buckenham Airfield, Norfolk. Free landings for all De Havilland aircraft types. Free entry by road. Food and drink available all day. website

17-18 Auster Fly-in, North Coates. All Austers apply via Auster website for PPR slots. All other aircraft please contact organisers direct website

19-25 Aviation Painting of the Year 2010, Mall Galleries, London SW1. The Guild of Aviation Artists' 40th Annual Summer Exhibition 01252 513123 website

22-23 Pilot Training College Assessment Day, Cardiff. Aimed at anybody considering training to be a professional pilot, this five hour assessment consists of an introduction to The Pilot Training College, ground school and a two-hour computer-based skills test. After the test, the applicant will have an interview with a senior instructor. Throughout the day group activity skills are being assessed. Applicants much register in advance. 0800 862 0230 website

24 Guernsey Aero Club Fly-in. Sheepwash fly-in 01481 265267 website

24 Duxford Piper Bonus Day, Duxford Airfield, Cambridgeshire. Arrive in any Piper and receive discounted landing fee and admission to Europe's premier aviation museum. Phone for PPR and briefing 01223 833376 website

24-25 British Precision Pilots Association, Novice introduction training / Competition weekend, Halfpennygreen, nr Wolverhampton. Open to all pilots who want to improve their flying & navigation skills and learn about the sport of Precision and Rally Flying website

25 Microlight Fly-in, Compton Abbas Airfield. website

25 Devon Strut Fly-in - Branscombe. Dave Hayman 01297 680259

25 Solwat strut Charity "Fly-in", Kirkbride Airfield, Cumbria. 01697 342142 / 07710 672087

28 Culdrose Air Day 2010, RNAS Culdrose. Fast jets, helicopters and military aircraft will demonstrate their capabilities as they zoom across the skies, and visitors will be able to meet aircrew who have served on frontline squadrons all over the world. Visitors can climb onboard aircraft, take a simulated ride in a helicopter, be winched into the air or jump into the driving seat of a military fire engine. There will also be a full arena programme, with field gun Competitions, motorbike displays, parachute drops, demonstrations by sea cadets, and much more. website

28 Auster Fly-in, RNAS Culdrose Air Show. All Austers apply via Auster website for PPR slots. All other aircraft please contact organisers direct website

31-08 August International Vintage Glider Club Rally, Norfolk Gliding Club, Tibenham. website

August 2010

06-08 2010 European Luscombe and Friends Rally, Oaksey Park Airfield. Full camping facilities along with Hog roast, barbeques, Lusty Luscombe ale, music and other entertainment will be in full swing during the weekend 07968 980624 website

07 Devon Strut Fly-in - Treborough. Mark Weatherlake 01948 641179

07-08 Military Fly-in, Old Buckenham Airfield, Norfolk. Free landing for aircraft in military paint scheme. Free entry by road. Food and drink available all day. website

07-08 Auster Fly-in, Popham Airfield, Hampshire. All Austers apply via Auster website for PPR slots. All other aircraft please contact organisers direct website

08 French Aircraft and Auster Fly-in, Popham Airfield, Hampshire. 01256 397733 website

08 Guernsey Aero Club Fly-in. Dunkeswell sunday lunch 01481 265267 website

08 Devon Strut Fly-in - Lundy. Pete White 01752 406660 / 07774 017704

13 Devon Strut Fly-in - Dunkeswell. Peter Gristwood 07525 153103

14 Duxford New PPL Bonus Day, Duxford Airfield, Cambridgeshire. New PPL fly-out and experience building bonus day. New PPLs fly in with an experienced PPL. See Flyer forum – Fly-in and Social Evans http://forums.flyer.co.uk/viewforum.php?f=10 Discounted landing fee and admission to Europe’s premier aviation museum. Phone for PPR and briefing 01223 833376 website

14-15 Royal Berskhire Festival of Wings, Wheels, Speed & Steam, White Waltham Airfield. Air displays, classic cars, motorbikes, tractors and auto jumble website

14-15 IMPS Military Show & Vintage Aircraft Fly-in, Headcorn Aerodrome. Fly-in of vintage, classic and ex-military aircraft (free landing and show entry for these aircraft). Warbirds, vintage aircraft, military vehicles, tanks, re-enactments, displays and more. 01622 891539 website

15 Skyforce & Honeywell Day, Compton Abbas Airfield. Hosted by the avionics specialists 01747 811767 website

15 Visit the Vulcan Day, Southend Airport. Visitors will be able to inspect ex-RAF V-Bomber Avro Vulcan XL426 at close quarters and have a guided tour of the cockpit website

21 Sywell Taildragger Fly-in, Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire. All types welcome provided the tailwheel is in the right place - at the back! website

21-22 Devon Strut Fly-in - Farway Common. Terry Case 01395 597535 / 07779 538991

22 Sywell Airshow, Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire. A great day out raising funds for the Air Ambulance - barnstorming, wing walking, warbirds, a heavy WW1 presence and all you expect from our lovely 1930s Art Deco aerodrome - plus some surprises in store! website

22 Panshanger Revival Day, Panshanger Aerodrome, Hertfordshire. 1930's theme day with vintage aircraft, cars and motorbikes, plus a jazz band. 01707 391791 website

27-29 Great Anglo-Irish Fly-in, Trim, Co Neath, Ireland. The main function and prize giving will be on the evening of Saturday 28th. Vintage aircraft particularly welcome. 07961 809807

27-30 Norfolk Balloon Festival, Old Buckenham Airfield. The second year of this event, with the balloons ascending always making an impressive spectacle website

28 Great Oakley Vintage fly-in, Great Oakley Airfield. 01255 880045 website

28-29 American Taildragger Fly-in, Old Buckenham Airfield, Norfolk. Free landings for all American tailwheel aircraft old and new. Free entry by road. Food and drink all day. website

September 2010

03-05 LAA Sywell Rally, Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire. Following last year's rehearsal, this will be a full LAA Rally, including trade stands, activities showcases, Educational Trust courses, an aviation flea market, awards, a dinner and a beer tent, plus on-site camping. 01280 846 786 website

04 Hull Aero Club Autumn Fly-in, Beverley (Linley Hill) Airfield. 1000 - 1800. Barbecue, discount fuel, overnight camping, all types including paramotors welcome, with radio. Please call on 123.050 10 miles out. Non-radio PPR 01964 544994 website

05 Retired Airline Pilots Fly In & All Day Breakfast, Compton Abbas Airfield. website

05 Lincoln Aero Club Late Summer Fly-in and Competition Day, Sturgate Airfield. Arrival, circuit and ground competitions. website

08 Guernsey Aero Club Fly-in. Meet the pilots PM @ Guernsey Airport 01481 265267 website

10-12 Guernsey Air Rally, Guernsey Airport. Guernsey Aero Club 01481 265267 website

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

11-12 French Aircraft Fly-in, Old Buckenham Airfield, Norfolk. Free landings for all French-built aircraft. Free entry by road. Food and drink available all day. website

12 Air Ambulance Benefit Day, Compton Abbas Airfield. website

12 Vintage Piper Fly-in, Popham Airfield, Hampshire. 01256 397733 website

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

18 Duxford AOPA Bonus Day, Duxford Airfield, Cambridgeshire. For AOPA members and anybody interested in AOPA activities. Come along and meet AOPA folk and two guest presenters – also plenty of time to visit the museum. Discounted landing fee and admission to Europe’s premier aviation museum. Phone for PPR and briefing 01223 833376 website

19 Solent Aviation Society Fly-in, Popham Airfield, Hampshire. 01256 397733 website

19 Turweston Wings and Wheels 2010, Turweston Aerodrome, Northamptonshire. Car boot sales, traders selling vintage and classic books and other products, country market stalls, lots of fantastic cars, bikes and aeroplanes and (hopefully) a surprise fly-past. 01280 705400 website

26 Visit the Vulcan Day, Southend Airport. Visitors will be able to inspect ex-RAF V-Bomber Avro Vulcan XL426 at close quarters and have a guided tour of the cockpit website

October 2010

05-07 Helitech 2010, Estorial, Portugal. website

10 End of Season Fly-in, Popham Airfield, Hampshire. 01256 397733 website

30 Vintage Aircraft Club All Hallows fly-in, TBC. All events are PPR and pilots must contact either the airfield for permission or the VAC mobile number which will be operational only on the day. website

November 2010

06 FLYER Professional Flight Training Exhibition, Sofitel Hotel, T5 Heathrow, London. Europe's premier event for anyone interested in becoming a professional pilot, with stands and seminars from Flight Training Organisations and leading national and international carriers 01225 481440 website

September 2011

27-29 HeliTech 2011, Duxford Airfield, Cambridgeshire. website