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May 2012

17-20 RSA Fly-in, Challes, France. website

19 Aeronca Fly-in, Badminton. US classics Fly-in, PPR is essential! Contact for the Aeronca Club events are as follows: Pete White - 01752 406660/07805 805679 01752 406660

19 Shuttleworth Evening Air Show, Old Warden. 01767 627927 website

19 Spring Fly-in, Hull Aero Club Beverley Airfield EGNY. Spring Fly-In Microlights but all welcome. BBQ overnight camping if required. 01964 544994

19 TOPNAV South, White Waltham. Organised by the RIN, TopNav is open to teams of general aviators, who are challenged to navigate a route clue by clue, and test their skills in the arts of map-reading, dead reckoning and radio navigation. website

19 British Balloon Museum & Library 2012 Inflation Day, Lakeside Lodge, Pidley. The BBM&L are holding an Inflation Day sponsored by LAASi. It gives the Museum a chance to inflate and show off many of the 130 balloons within the collection, as well as giving other pilots an event where they can inflate any elderly balloons that they might have. Registration forms and instructions are on the website. website

19 Open Cockpits Evening, RAF Museum Cosford. Join the RAF Museum for a special evening where a selection of aircraft and cockpits will be available for close viewing including: Tornado, Phantom Nose, Junkers Ju52/3M, Belfast, MH-53M Helicopter (picture attaced), MiG 15, Jetstream, Jaguar, Hercules (Weather Permitting), Anson, Pembroke, Bristol 188, SR53, MiG 21, F 1-11 website

19-20 Vintage Fly-in, Old Buckenham. 01953 860806 website

19-20 HG at War Military Show, Halfpenny Green Airport. Living History weekend organised in association with the Northern Forties Re-enactment Group. 01384 221378 website

20 Pooleys Day at Compton , Compton Abbas. Compton has been hosting Pooley’s Day for over 15 years – and it’s always a great day for both pilots and visitors by road. We get a great range of aircraft visiting us and often have a display or two. On a beautiful day we can be extremely busy with over 100 visiting aircraft. Pilots: You will need to get PPR from Pooley’s directly – we cannot PPR you through Compton Ops. Pooley’s usually invite their current customers – so for VIP treatment, free landings and a goody bag on the day, start buying your equipment from them now! www.Abbasair.com for more information Email compton@pooleys.com with your aircraft type, reg, ETA and departure airfield to confirm attendance. website

20 American Taildraggers Fly-in, Old Buckenham Airfield. Stearman, Luscombe and other glories from the US. website

23-24 Pilot Skills and Aptitude Assessment Day, London Heathrow. If you're thinking about training to be a pilot, the Pilot Training College runs a detailed training needs assessment day and skills analysis to see how well your skills fit into the aviation world. Visit the website for more details. website

23-29 International anad European Seaplane Event, Central Norway nr Kristiansund. A fund-raising event in support of UNICEF, the main events will be performances and attractions in the air and water 0047 71 - 64 64 00 website

24-27 AYA Region 15 Europe meeting , Gdansk (EPGD) Poland. This is our great annual event organized by AYA members for AYA members. We would be very happy, to welcome also non members, other Grumman pilots and Grumman enthusiast. It would be our pleasure, to show you the very active AYA Region 15 family and to convince you, to give AYA a try. We are sure, you will enjoy the advantages of a membership, the social network of the worldwide Grumman family and the probably most active flying type club in the world website

25-27 AeroExpo, Sywell Aerodrome. AeroExpo UK, is THE dedicated general aviation exhibition in 2012, showcasing everything from ultralights through to turbo props and jets. Whether you are interested in learning to fly, or are already a pilot and want to view the latest products available, AeroExpo UK is THE event to atten in the UK! 02085 493917 website

25-27 Isle of Mull Fly-in, Glenforsa. PPR is essential! 01680 300402 website

25-27 Museum WIngs and Wheels Show, Elvington. website

25-28 Ultralight Single Seat Rally, Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green. 25th May - competitors arrive 26th May – competitors set off to fly as far as possible 27th/28th May competitors retun within 50 hours of departure website

26 Shuttleworth Wings and Wheels Show, Old Warden. PPR essential! 01767 627927 website

26 Fenland Fly out to Sandown, From Fenland to Sandown. 01406 540330 website

26 Castle Kennedy Airfield Fly In, Castle Kennedy Airfield. Come and Fly in to South West Scotlands only Light Aviation Airfield and enjoy good food and good company! PPR Required, Visit www.castlekennedyairfield.co.uk for more information 01776702024 website

26 Castle Kennedy Fly-in, Castle Kennedy Airfield. Food from 10.00-16.00. Come and join the fifth Fly in at South West Scotland's only Light Aviation airfield. Hot local food and discounted entry to Castle Kennedy Gardens only a twenty minute walk away. All aircraft welcome. For further details, updates, PPR and briefing, call or see website 07774116424 / 01776702024 website

26-27 Perranporth Air Race Weekend, Perranporth. website

27 The Jubilee Air Show, Duxford. Celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in style, The Jubilee Air Show brings together historic and contemporary aircraft from the past 60 years and beyond. Enjoy a fantastic flying display fit for royalty. 01223 835000 website

27 Bucks MC Microlight Fly-in and Vehicle Rally, Oakley, Buckinghamshire. To mark the 70th anniversary of its opening, Bucks Microlight Club are holding a Microlight Fly-in and Historic Vehicle event. The club would like to hear from anyone who flew from the aerodrome or was repatriated there after the war, and hope to have some of the veterans at the event. There will be a short service held in the hangar during the afternoon, and it’s hoped to arrange a fly-past, depending on the RAF’s commitments on the day. 01442 826365

27 Sunday Safety Seminar, Control Tower, Cotswold Airport. Accident analysis – learning from other people’s misfortune Our ground based training sessions start at 1030 in the Ultimate High crewroom in the Control Tower at Cotswold Airport. website

27 Ultimate High - Sunday Taster Flying Day, Kemble Airfield. UP recovery and Spin special (Spin is Extra only). You will be shown (or revise) the main types of Unusual Position recovery, including the vertical or ballistic recovery, and practice them yourself. In the Extra. you will be given the opportunity to see and/or practice entrance to and recovery from 3 spins, which can include from manoeuvre and/or inverted. website

30-31 Pilot Skills and Aptitude Assessment Day, Birmingham. If you're thinking about training to be a pilot, the Pilot Training College runs a detailed training needs assessment day and skills analysis to see how well your skills fit into the aviation world. Visit the website for more details. website

31-03 June BAeA Aerobatics Adv and Unlim Nationals, Sywell Aerodrome. website

June 2012

01 Robin Factory Fly-in, Robin Factory, Darois, FR. An opportunity to visit the Robin factory, with a pleasant flight across Eastern France, the exciting experience of taxying across a main road into the factory, and of course the possibility of a gastronomic weekend in the Burgundy region.

02-03 Sloane Helicopters - MotoGP Catalunya Tour, Catalunya. Saturday 2nd June – In the morning depart from Son Bonet and fly directly to the Circuit De Catalunya, just outside Barcelona. Land at the circuit and watch the MOTOGP Catalunya Qualifying. In the afternoon depart and land at a local hotel for the overnight stay. Sunday 3rd June – In the morning depart from the hotel and fly into the Circuit De Catalunya to watch the MOTOGP race. In the afternoon depart Circuit De Catalunya and fly directly to Son Bonet Total Flying Time: 5 Hours. (Price on Application) +34 971 79 41 32 website

02-03 The Great Eastern Fly-in and Evening BBQ Bash, Seething Airfield. Join us on Saturday Evening for our annual BBQ Bash. Camp overnight and get ready for the day with a hearty Seething Breakfast. The Sunday Fly-in gives visitors to the opportunity to get a true flavour of this former USAAF WWII Airfield with a visit the Control Tower Museum; grab a BBQ and test your aviation knowledge with one of our competitions. website

02-03 Sky-Craft Ltd Rands & Jabiru Fly-in, Fenland Airfield. website

02-04 BMAA Microlight Competition & tour of Cornwall, Over Farm, Gloucestershire. Starting at Over Farm, this national competition will be held over three days and include a tour of Cornwall. More details to follow! Rob Keene 07831 237353 website

02-10 Vintage Glider Club Rally, Sutton Bank. The rally fee (£50 or €60) will include all onsite facilities and temporary membership of the club. It's payable on arrival, not in advance. We are just 30 minutes from the A1. Visitors from mainland Europe have the choice of ferries from Zeebrugge or Rotterdam to Hull - it's less than two hours drive away 01845 597237 website

02-10 BGA Gliding 15 metres Class Nationals and Regionals, Lasham. website

03 Jubilee Fly-in, Breighton. Celebrate HM's special weekend in fine style, Union Jacks optional! 01757 289065 website

03 Mid Summer Fly-In, Sturgate Airfield. website

03 The Diamond Jubilee Fly-in, Old Buckenham Airfield. Join us as we celebrate the Jubilee with a display of British Aircraft, 6 Cannon Salute, Fireworks and Barn Dance in the Blister Hangar. website

03 Shuttleworth Mid Summer Airshow, Old Warden. website

04 Lancashire AC Jubilee Fly-in, Kenyon Hall Farm. PPR essential 07985 441676

07-09 Cannes Airshow 2012, Cannes, France. The only general aviation exhibition in France.The Cannes Airshow brings together in one place the main players in general aviation, offering demanding customers the latest industrial innovations. The exhibition is primarily oriented towards owners, pilots, flying clubs, enthusiasts and professionals within the GA world website

08 Robin Factory Fly-in, Robin Factory, Darois, FR. An opportunity to visit the Robin factory, with a pleasant flight across Eastern France, the exciting experience of taxying across a main road into the factory, and of course the possibility of a gastronomic weekend in the Burgundy region.

08-10 Golden West Fly-in, Yuba County, Marysville, CA. website

09 Project Propeller 2012, Coventry Airport. An annual reunion for 150+ WWII aircrew, to which they are flown from all over the UK in light aircraft by current volunteer pilots. website

09 Sandy Airfield Beach Party, Sandy Airfield, Longacre Farm, Bedfordshire. This year we will be having our beach party on 9th June with 16th June as a Plan B. Dust off your bucket and spade and put a mark in your diary for more fun and games at Sandy. Usual Sandy hospitality available with camping on site and the Holiday Inn at Sandy for the faint-hearted. Peter Jarvis 01767 691616

09-10 Aeronca Fly-in, North Weald. Air Britain Fly-In, PPR is essential! Contact details for all the Aeronca Club events are Pete White - 01752 406660 or 07805 805679 01992 524510 website

09-10 LAA/RSA 65th Celebration , Duxford and St Omer. To celebrate the 65th Anniversary of the LAA and its French counterpart, the RSA, there will be a Duxford Bonus Day themed on the LAA - visitors can take advantage of a low-cost landing fee and museum admission. Around 50 aircraft are expected to fly in from France. Later in the day, LAA pilots are invited to join the French visitors on their return journey to St Omer, with a celebration dinner on arrival. website

09-10 de Havilland Moth Club Charity Flying Weekend, Old Warden Airfield. This will be the last event of its kind. Aircraft types which are already booked for the 2012 Charity Flying Weekend include a DH.82A Tiger Moth, DH.83 Fox Moth, DH.84 Dragon, DH.85 Leopard Moth, DH87B Hornet Moth, DHC.1 Chipmunk and a Miles Messenger. Flights of approximately 20 minutes duration cost £95. There is no pre-booking.

09-10 Air-Britain Classic Fly-In , North Weald EGSX. Classic aircraft Fly-In featuring 75 years of the Piper J3 Cub, Aeronca Club and Percival aircraft. All aircraft welcome at North Weald's friendly Fly-in. PPR on 01992 524510 after 1 May +44 (0)1376 344441 website

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

10 Wings and Wheels Strawberry Fly In, Fenland Airfield. 01406 540330 website

10 Jodel Fly-in, Dunkeswell Airfield. Everybody welcome, landing fees £5. Discount card to new Aviator Coffee Bar and Restaurant. PPR required. 01404 891643 website

10 Sunday Safety Seminar, Control Tower, Cotswold Airport. Forced landings – how to get them right first time every time Our ground based training sessions start at 1030 in the Ultimate High crewroom in the Control Tower at Cotswold Airport. website

12-13 Pilot Skills and Aptitude Assessment Day, Belfast. If you're thinking about training to be a pilot, the Pilot Training College runs a detailed training needs assessment day and skills analysis to see how well your skills fit into the aviation world. Visit the website for more details. website

15 Robin Factory Fly-in, Robin Factory, Darois, FR. An opportunity to visit the Robin factory, with a pleasant flight across Eastern France, the exciting experience of taxying across a main road into the factory, and of course the possibility of a gastronomic weekend in the Burgundy region.

15-16 The British Aerobatic Association at Compton, Compton Abbas. Every year the British Aerobatic Association holds the Don Henry Squadron competition at Compton. Some of the best aerobatic pilots in the UK compete on both Friday and Saturday for the prestigious Don Henry award. Pilots: Those that aren’t competing – you are still more than welcome to pop in. Keep an eye on the Notams for timings. A great day out if you are keen on starting out aerobatics. Visit www.abbasair.com for more information. website

15-17 2012 Cholmondley Pageant of Power, The Cholmondeley Estate, Cheshire. Combines cars and motorbike shows and exhibitions with aviation events website

15-17 Rallye of Cognac, Cognac, France. The 39th Rallye of Cognac gathers pilots coming from all Europe, it is traditionnaly planed with flying tests, touristic tours and of course, initiation and degustation of Cognac. Activities included: • Visiting a Cognac chai • Initiation and degustation of Cognac with an expert • Gastronomic meals • Visiting the "Grande Champagne" • Meeting with pilots and aeronautic passionates To win : convivial moments, and for the winner, their weight in COGNAC bottles! AILES COGNACAISES Aéro-club de Cognac-Châteaubernard

15-18 Sloane Helicopters - Le Mans 24 Race Tour, Le Mans, France. Friday 15th June – Depart Son Bonet early morning, fly to Chateau in mid-France for overnight stop. Saturday 16th June – Depart Chateau in early morning and fly into Le Mans Airport (located at the Le Mans Race Circuit). Late evening depart to another Chateau (for people not wanting to overnight at circuit). Sunday 17th June – Depart Chateau for Le Mans Airport and Race Circuit. Watch race and celebrations. Late afternoon depart for a different Chateau mid-France. Monday 18th June – Depart morning and return to Son Bonet. Total Flying Time: 15 Hours. (Price on Application) +34 971 79 41 32 website

15-24 BMAA Fly-out, UK and beyond?. As usual Fly-UK will start on the Friday evening with a get-together 'Somewhere in the Midlands' and will aim to reach both Land's End and John O'Groats during the week before meeting up at the end for a Saturday night party. No need to fly the whole route - join us for a few days. website

16 LAA Party in the Park and Suttleworth Evening Display, Old Warden. A lunch, museum visit and late afternoon/early evening air display for VIP guests at Old Warden. An opportunity for everybody to enjoy a day immersed in aviation in a relaxed and informal manner. 01767 627927 website

16 Throckmorton Air Show, Throckmorton, Worcestershire. One of the top emergency services and military aviation show in the UK. We are committed to bringing you the very best in flying displays by both modern and historic military aircraft that will excite and thrill the whole family. Ticket charges by vehicle, details online. website

16 HCGB UK Helicopter Championships, Sywell Aerodrome, Northants. website

16 Shuttleworth Evening Air Show, Old Warden. website

16 Fife Flying Club Summer Flyin & Open Day, Glenrothes, Fife. Free landings, BBQ, Competitions, Licenced Restaurant, Lots of Family Fun. All proceeds to local charities. 01592 753792 website

16 HCGB Helicopter Airgames, Sywell Aerodrome, Northants. The event will comprise of Parallel air races, see members of the British Helicopter team and club members compete for the prizes. It will also be a prime photographic opportunity not to be missed. All Helicopter pilots with over 100hrs P1 are welcome to join in. website

16-17 Wickenby Wings and Wheels, Wickenby Airfield. Return of this popular event combining great aerial displays with static shows. Keep an eye on the website for the latest details of the 2012 event 01673 885000 website

16-17 Cockpit-Fest 2012 & Aeroboot Aviation , Newark Air Museum. This regular two day event provides the perfect opportunity for the public to view a diverse range of visiting aircraft cockpits. 01636 707170 website

16-17 Museum Cockpit Fest and Aeroboot, Newark Air Museum. 01636 707170 website

16-17 Abbeville Air Race Weekend, Abbeville. website

16-17 Model and Full-size Airshow, Weston-under-Lizard, Shropshire. Activities including Battle of Britain pyrotechnic display on Saturday and Sunday, on site camping, live entertainment Friday and Saturday night and a full size display with the return of the fantastic Swift glider display team 0775 8895068 website

16-17 Army Flying Association 75th Anniversary Fly-in, Middle Wallop. website

17 LAA Breckland Strut Fathers' Day Fly-in & BBQ, Priory Farm (Norfolk). Bob Sage 07799 695144 website

17 RAF Cosford Air Show, RAF Cosford. One of the country's top aviation events attracting thousands of people of all ages every year with the proceeds of the event going to RAF and local charities. For Trade, Sponsorship and Display queries please contact cosdisplay@btconnect.com 08706 062014 website

17 de Havilland Day, Panshanger Airfield. All welcome de Havilland aircraft welcome to remember the great work started by Sir Geoffrey de Havilland. Free Landing to all de Havilland aircraft plus free breakfast panini for the pilot! website

17 de Havilland Day at Panshanger, North London Flying Club, Panshanger. No landing fees and a free breakfast panini for all pilots in command. website

17 Bob Jones Memorial Show, Welshpool Airport. Airshow in memory of airport founder Bob Jones. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Spitfire, Hurricane and Lancaster are confirmed. website

17 Classic Army Aircraft Fly-in and BBQ, Middle Wallop. The Army Flying Association invites owners of classic aircraft associated with Army Flying to a Fly-in BBQ. Middle Wallop is the home of the Army Aviation Centre and boasts the longest grass runways in Europe. There will be navigation and distance take off / Spot landing Competitions, with prizes! The airfield will open at 10am with presentations at 4.30pm, and the airfield closing at 5.30pm. Regrettably there can be no overnight camping or non-radio aircraft. Limited fuel will be available for purchase. The closing date for PPR applications is the 31st May 2012. Please email.

21-22 Pilot Skills and Aptitude Assessment Day, Edinburgh. If you're thinking about training to be a pilot, the Pilot Training College runs a detailed training needs assessment day and skills analysis to see how well your skills fit into the aviation world. Visit the website for more details. website

21-30 Round Britain Land-Sea-Air Challenge, Compton Abbas. Round Britain 2012 Land Sea and Air is a unique marathon event. 50 cars, 50 boats and 50 aircraft will be competing simultaneously against others in their disciplines around Britain. Compton Abbas Airfield has been chosen as both the start point (21st June) and finish destination (30th June) for the 'Air' section of the race. The pilots will carry out their briefing, practices and set off from Compton - directly in front of the airfield's fantastic viewing area. The route is as follows: Compton Abbas- Perranporth- Swansea- Caernarfon- Prestwick- Plockton- Wick- Edinburgh- Beverley- Manston- Compton Abbas. website

22-23 Sloane Helicopters - Valencia F1 Tour, Valencia. Saturday 22nd June – Depart Son Bonet early morning, fly to a local site, 20nm from Valencia. Due to local restrictions helicopters are not permitted to operate within 20 nm of the race course! Private transportation will be arranged to take us to the track to watch the qualifying, after the Qualifying overnight in hotel near Valencia. Sunday 23rd June – watch Valencia F1, then transport to helicopter and return to Son Bonet in the late evening. Total Flying Time: 4 Hours. (Price on Application) +34 971 79 41 32 website

22-24 Microlight Fly-in and Open Day, Northrepps, Spamfield. 01263 513015 website

22-24 AviationExpo, Bitburg, Germany. A dedicated European General Aviation exhibition in 2012, showcasing everything from ultralights through to business jets. Join Europe's leading exhibitors showcase the latest in General Aviation at Bitburg Airport. website

22-24 Ulster Flying Club Fly-in & BBQ, Newtownards. website

22-24 Aviation Expo Bitburg , Bitburg (EDRB) Germany. Is the dedicated European General Aviation exhibition in 2012.,. The airfield is large and easy. Jack Maher is living in this area and will take care of the organisation. website

23 Aeronca Fly-in, Surprise Event, Members Only. PPR is essential! Contact details for all the Aeronca Club events are Pete White - 01752 406660 or 07805 805679 01752 406660 website

23 Yeovilton Air Day, Yeovilton.

23 Robin Factory Fly-in, Robin Factory, Darois, FR. An opportunity to visit the Robin factory, with a pleasant flight across Eastern France, the exciting experience of taxying across a main road into the factory, and of course the possibility of a gastronomic weekend in the Burgundy region.

23-24 Europa Fly-in Weekend, Popham Airfield. 01256 397733 website

23-24 LAA Devon Strut Fly-in, Farway Common. BBQ available for all who fly in! 01395 597535/07779 538991 website

23-24 Family Open Weekend and LAA Fly-in, Shobdon Airfield. Cockpit tours, Trial Flights, Static display of Military and Civilian Aircraft, Restaurant, BBQ and Licensed Bar, Visiting aircraft welcome, PPR by telephone only (radio mandatory). Landing fee £5 each day 01568 708369 website

23-24 LAA East of Scotland Strut FLy-in & BBQ, Kingsmuir, Fife. website

24 Aero & Auto Jumble and Fly-in, Old Buckenham Airfield. 01953 860806 website

24 Kirkbride Annual Charity Fly-in, Kirkbridge Aifield, Cumbria. Kirkbride annual charity "Fly-In" @ Kirkbride airfield,Cumbria. Sun 24th June AVGAS now on site. Call John on his mobile - 07710672087. John Plaskett 07710672087

24 Old Buckenham Airshow, Old Buckenham Airfield. Pilots and aircraft are confirmed for air and aerobatic displays. There are also experience flights, trade stands, a classic car rally & parade, military vehicle displays, vintage agricultural machinery, live bands and a fairground. One of the highlights of the show will be a parade of all vintage vehicles along the runway. The 2012 Airshow will raise funds for childrens' charity EACH. website

24 Ultimate High - Sunday Taster Flying Day, Kemble Airfield. Forced landing masterclass. Depending on your preference, you will be demonstrated or taught through a constant sight line angle forced landing including the use of sideslip, and will practice these techniques. website

24 PAFRA Jubilympics NAVEX, Rochester Airport. Navigation competition open to all comers - a fun, friendly treasure hunt. Approx. one hour flight. Flight planning starts 10.30. Trophies to be won! Run by PAFRA (Pilots and Friends of Rochester Airport). 07788 565314

28-01 July Goodwood Aviation Exhibition, Goodwood Airfield. Goodwood aviation Exhibition website

29-01 July RSA French National Fly-in, Blois, France. website

29-01 July Aerobatics Competition, Fenland Airfield. 01406 540330 website

30 Hangar Dance Charity Event, Fenland Airfield. 01406 540330 website

30-04 International Air Rally of Malta 2012, Dragonara, Malta. A week-long aviation event hosted at the Westin Hotel, Dragonara. All bookings should be done through the entry form, available to download from the website. website

30-01 July Waddington Air Show, RAF Waddington, Lincoln. A fabulous seven-hour flying display featuring the Red Arrows, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and the RAF Falcons Freefall Parachute Team, all aimed at promoting the roles of the RAF. It is the largest of all RAF airshows. +44(0)1522 726102 website

30-01 July Flying Legends, Duxford. Flying Legends - two words which instantly evoke the very best of classic aircraft displaying at Duxford in one of the world's most celebrated air shows. The Fighter Collection and IWM Duxford are proud to present Flying Legends 2012; another unmissable fusion of power, sounds and nostalgia. 01223 835000 website

30-01 July BMAA Microlight Competition, Sutton Meadows, Ely. Sutton Meadows comp 2012, to be run over the weekend of June 30th -> July 1st. More details will be released closer to the time, but we hope to enjoy a great club barbeque once more on the Saturday night, along with live entertainment. Camping is encouraged! website

30-01 July Great North Fly-in, Eshott Airfield, Northumberland. A free charity event. With Project Mobility and the Large Model Aircraft Association in attendance. website

30-04 July Air Rally of Malta, Dragonara, Malta. A week-long aviation event hosted at the Westin Hotel, Malta. website

July 2012

01 Shuttleworth Military Air Show, Old Warden. PPR essential. 01767 627927 website

01 Family Fun Day and Fly-in, Manchester Barton City Airport. Aviation, Family Fun Day and Aircraft Fly-In from 10am. Free Landings for all aircraft. With Fun Fair, Exhibits and more. website

01 Microlight Fly In. Free landings for all Microlights, Compton Abbas Airfield. Plenty of activity on the day with ultralight aircraft of all shapes and sizes swarming in to visit. Why not give it a go yourself? Experience flights available on the day. Pilots: Great news. If you qualify as a Microlight (no fibs!) – you’ll be treated to free landings all day. A great opportunity to catch up with old Microlight friends and meet new ones amongst a buzzing atmosphere – and with some great food and drink website

01 Aviation and Family Fun Day , City Airport & Heliport, Salford. attractions including a fun fair, classic cars, a visit from the Air Ambulance and live music and we will also waive landing charges for any aircraft flying in on the day. More information about the event can be found on the website website

03 Gyro Awareness Course NORTH, Halfpenny Green Airport. Halfpenny Green Airport Wolverhampton DY7 5DY Course Instructor: Peter Davies FIC(G) Both NORTH and SOUTH courses are geared towards gyroplane safety and are dealing with recent and past incidents and how we can learn from them and improve by them. website

03 Gyro Awareness Course SOUTH, Stoke Airfield. Stoke Airfield, Kent ME3 9RN Course Instructor: Marc Lhermette FIE(G) Both NORTH and SOUTH courses are geared towards gyroplane safety and are dealing with recent and past incidents and how we can learn from them and improve by them. website

07 CTC Wings Open Day, Crew Training Centre, Nursling. This leading FTO's Open Day provides an opportunity for anyone considering a career as an airline pilot to visit this Full Flight Simulator Centre and gain an insight into what is involved. There will be various advice centres covering topics such as selection, training and finance and presentations during the day as well as tours around our Boeing and Airbus simulators, Virtual Flight Decks (VFD - Airbus) and Computer Based Training rooms. Representatives from the BBVA bank will be on hand to answer your finance queries and Pooleys pilot shop will be open on site. The training centre will be open for visitors from 1000 - 1630 hrs. Visitors can spend the entire day at the centre to tour the facilities and try your hand at some of the training devices. There will be a 'Careers Advice Centre' for you and your family to visit and have your questions answered, plus two formal presentations during the day - 1000 - 1630 Crew Training Centre open to visitors 1030 & 1315 - Presentations from Captain Lee Woodward - Head of CTC Wings and Executive Director CTC Aviation and a guest speaker: "An industry update and an insight into the role of today's airline pilots" website

07 Scottish Aero Club Fly-in, Perth (Scone) Airport. Lunches available. Evening BBQ. Concours and Meritorious Flight prizes. PPR 01738 551631 01738 551631 website

07 Boxted Fly-in & BBQ, Boxted Afirfield (Essex). LAA Suffolk Coastal Strut Annual Fly-in & BBQ All Fixed Wing Aircraft welcome PPR event: www.boxted2012.co.uk or 07014 212209 for details Landing Fee £5 includes tea/coffee - Additional charge for BBQ 07014 212209 website

07-08 Vintage Wings and Wheels, North Coates Flying Club. 01472 388850 website

07-08 Swansea Air Race Weekend, Swansea. website

08 Homebuilt Fly-in, Popham Airfield, Hampshire. 01256 397733 website

08 Pup and Bulldog Bonus Day, IWM Duxford. Arrive in a Pup, Bulldog, Auster or Miles aircraft. There will be talks throughout the day with Jeremy Miles. 01223 833376 website

08 Sunday Safety Seminar, Control Tower, Cotswold Airport. Pilot’s Weather – what you really need to know about Go/No-go decisions Our ground based training sessions start at 1030 in the Ultimate High crewroom in the Control Tower at Cotswold Airport. website

09-15 Farnborough International Airshow, Farnborough, Hampshire. Combining 1,400 exhibitors from the aerospace, defence, space and security sectors with an always awesome public airshow which will take place on the 14 and 15th of July 01252 532800 website

09-15 SBAC Farnborough Air Show, Farnborough, Hampshire. website

13 Full Atlas Control Day , Olympic restricted airspace. The full Atlas Control Function, including the flight plan service, will be fully functioning, allowing Atlas Control and airspace users affected by the security restrictions to test the full spectrum of services that will be used during the Olympics period for a day, without the actual airspace restrictions, and therefore the need to enforce them, being in place. website

13-14 Dunkeswell Aero Classics, Dunkeswell. Steve Robson 07980 913415

14 Summer Fly-in, Hull Aero Club Beverley Airfield EGNY. 20th Summer Fly-In BBQ Discount AvGas Camping if required Call on 123.050 or phone 01964544994 non radio only with a buddy with radio due to RAF SAR activity 01964544994

14 Vulcan Bomber Day, Bournemouth Aviation Museum. 10.00am - 7.00pm - entry fee £5.00 and to sit in the cockpit of a Vulcan cockpit £3 and much more available to do on the day. website

14-15 June BMAA Microlight Competition, Oxford. More details to follow. website

14-15 Wings 'n' Wheels and Hangar Bash, Breighton Aerodrome. Classic wings and wheels especially welcome, further details for this event as plans progress 01757 289065 website

14-15 Regional Aero Rally, Dunkeswell Airfield. Everybody welcome, landing fees £10. Discount card to new Aviator Coffee Bar and Restaurant. PPR required. website

14-15 NMAI/FII Fly-in, Clonbullogue Airfield (EICL), Ireland. Flying In Ireland Magazine & National Microlight Association of Ireland Fly-in. No landing fees, off-field parking, fully marshalled, for over 200 aircraft. Restaurant on site. BBQ and entertainment Saturday night. Free camping beside your aircraft. Bar on site after VFR. Toilets and showers on site. All are welcome, not just microlights, if it flies bring it! More information to follow. website

16-17 June BMAA Microlight Competition, Plaistows Farm, St. Albans. Rob Grimwood 07786 034439 website

16-22 Aviation Paintings of the Year 2012, The Mall Galleries, London. The Guild of Aviation Artists' 42nd Annual Summer Exhibition will be open to the public from 5pm-8pm on Opening Day and thereafter from 10am daily, closing at 5pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 8pm on Thursday and 12.30pm on Saturday website

18-25 Classic Aircraft Meeting, Vemdalen Sweden. An international meeting in Sweden for classic aircraft at Hedlanda Airport in Härjedalen (ESNC). Book 18th to 25th July 2012 for this meeting. Meet aviation enthusiasts and aircrafts from all over Europe. We will offer different activities every day (Moose and bear safaris,Sami culture,horse riding,fishing,mountain biking). If you want to stay at the airport, that is also okay. The pub will be open every day serving breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as beer and wine. At night we will socialize around the camp fire. 0046703344325 website

21 Aeronca Fly-in, Old Warden. Evening Flying Display. PPR is essential! Contact details for all the Aeronca Club events are Pete White - 01752 406660 or 07805 805679 01767 627927 website

21 Shuttleworth Evening Air Show, Old Warden. website

22 Air Day Display & Fly-in, Branscombe. PPR essential! 01297 680259 website

22 Charity Event Tiger Club and Special Guest, Fenland Airfield. Charity event featuring the Tiger Club, special guest and a hog roast. 01406 540330 website

22 Lady Pilot Fly In. Free landings for all lady pilots!, Compton Abbas. The percentage of lady pilots in the UK is 6, but at Compton 15% of our members are female! We are very proud of the women we are lucky enough to have here who are inspirational to us all. Enjoy; Speaking to the women who will be around on the day about learning to fly if you are interested yourself, reduced cost experience flights for ladies, free landings for all lady pilots and chatting to members of the British Women Pilots Institute. Pilots: Everyone is welcome on this day. But if you are female and you have a licence, then you will be able to land for free. PPR please! We will have lots to see and do whether you have your licence, are learning, or you enjoy being a passenger. Visit www.abbasair.com for more information website

23-29 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2012, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA. EAA members and aviation enthusiasts totaling more than 500,000 from more than 60 countries attend EAA AirVenture at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or an aviation novice, AirVenture has something for you, with daily air shows, aerobatics and pyrotechnics, fly-In theatre, forums, workshops, plus much more is included with your daily admission. website

27-29 41st Guernsey Air Rally, Guernsey Aero Club. The rally will follow a similar format to previous years but hurry and get booked in, as due to the £81M major airport construction works aircraft parking this year is limited. Thanks to the Airport Management and contractors Lagan, they will accomodate us on a new East Apron area. website

28 Westonzoyland Scrumpy and Cheeze Fly-in, Westonzoyland. Westonzoyland Flying Club will be holding their annual Fly In on Saturday 28 July 2012. BBQ and refreshments available all day. Pilots are welcome to stay the night and camp by their plane. No landing or camping fees. Live band, pig roast and chilli (veggie option available)in the evening £7.50 per person to cover cost of band, food etc. Mogas available. website

28 LAA Oxford Group Fly-in (PPR), Enstone, Oxford. 01608 678204

28-29 Andover Strut LAA Weekend Fly-in, Popham Airfield. 01256 397733 website

28-29 LAA Highland & Islands Strut Fly-in, Dornoch. 01862 832881

29 Museum Air Show, East Fortune Airfield. website

29 Outstanding Olympic Fly-in, Kenyon Hall Farm . PPR essential 07985 441676 website

31-04 AYA Convention Oshkosh , Oskkosh (KOSH) USA. Airshow the week before (23-29 July)! See both: the world greatest airshow and enjoy the AYA convention website

August 2012

04 LAA Devon Strut Fly-in, Treborough. PPR essential. 01984 641179 website

04 BAeA Aerobatic Loop Beginners Event, Sleap. To hire aircraft for the contest, contact Adrian Willis (07712 864413) adrian.willis@blackfusiondev.com. Entry fee is £10 BAeA members, £25 non-members [Inc day membership of BAeA]. website

04 Fenland Strut Fly-in, Fenland Airfield. Fenland Strut Fly-in on Saturday the 4th of August at Fenland Airfield, There will be no landing fee for LAA aircraft. website

04-05 Military & Flying Machines Show, Damyn's Hall, Upminster. 10am to 5pm both day, with hundreds of military and classic vehicles, over 60+ living history displays with trucks and troops, live entertainment all day, arena activities including a bunker bash skirmish attack on a pill box! website

05 Summer Madness Fly-in, The Aerodrome - Breighton. Open to all aircraft. 01757 289065 website

05 LAA Devon Strut Fly-in, Lundy. PPR essential 01752 406660/07805 805679 website

05 Shuttleworth Military Pageant Air Show, Old Warden. website

05 Spitfires, Merlins and Motors, IWM Duxford. Duxford partners the iconic Spitfire with stunning classic cars, represented by car clubs such as the Rolls Royce Enthusiasts Club. Hear the unmistakable roar of the exhilarating engines that power these thrilling modes of transport. Tickets on sale soon website

05 Sunday Safety Seminar, Control Tower, Cotswold Airport. Introduction to formation flying Our ground based training sessions start at 1030 in the Ultimate High crewroom in the Control Tower at Cotswold Airport. website

07-18 June World Microlight Championships 2012, Air Marugan Airfield, Segovia, Spain. 7th August - Official training period starts 11th August - Opening ceremony, first competition briefing 12th August - First competition day 17th August - Last competition day 18th August - Closing ceremony +34 629 216 905 website

11-12 Microlight Fly In, Fenland Airfield. 01406 540330 website

11-12 IMPS Combined Ops Military Show and Vintage Fly-in, Headcorn Aerodrome, Kent. PPR essential. Admire vintage planes, chat to other pilots, see a Tiger Moths formation team, a re-enactment of the WW2 Battle of Britain scramble and wander around the 30 different living history displays! 07889 338620 website

12 Cessna Fly-in, Popham Airfield. 01256 397733 website

17-19 de Havilland Moth Club International Moth Rally and Flying Display, Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire.. Further details in due course from deHMC HQ. website

18 The Flying Proms Concert, Shuttleworth, Old Warden. Now in its 15th year - watch flying display sequences performed by world famous historic aircraft to the accompaniment of a full orchestra and a firework finale. Early bird online bookings Adult £26 Child £15 (5-16yrs) until May 31st 01767 627927 website

18-19 Sywell Jubilee Fly-in and Air Show, Sywell Aerodrome. website

18-19 Kings Cup Air Race, Kings Shobdon. website

18-19 SWAHT Wings and Wheels, Upottery. South West Airfields Heritage Trust hosts this Fly-in. PPR requested website

18-19 International dH Moth Rally, Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire. website

19 Annual Vintage Aircraft Fly In & Motorcycle Mega Meet, Popham Airfield. 01256 397733 website

19 Sywell Air Show, Sywell Aerodrome, Northants. website

19 LAA and Homebuilt Aircraft Fly-in, Old Buckenham Airfield. Ingenuity and engineering come back to Old Buck with another day for these homebuilt wonders. website

19 Ultimate High - Sunday Taster Flying Day, Kemble Airfield. Formation. Flying as a 2- or 3-ship formation, you will have demonstrated to you the skills and techniques used to keep station in formation. You will also have the opportunity to practise under close supervision. This will absolutely NOT clear you to fly formation as P1! website

19 NLFC Revival Day, Panshanger Airfield. 01707 391791 website

19 Lancashire AC Midsummer Fly-in and BBQ, Kenyon Hall Farm . PPR essential 07985 441676 website

24-26 Aeronca Fly-in, Newcastle, Co Wicklow. PPR is essential! Contact details for all the Aeronca Club events are Pete White - 01752 406660 or 07805 805679 01752 406660 website

25 Autumn Fly-in, Beverly Airfield . Hull Aero Club's Autumn Fly-in at Beverly Airfield EGNY website

25 Vintage Aircraft Fly-in, Henstridge Airfield. 01963 364231 website

25-26 Weekend at Texel , Texel (EHTX) . Summer weekend at Texel. Take a bike and the breeze from the North Sea and enjoy the leaving summer 2012. The FlyIn as been planned before and hopefully we will make it this time website

26 Little Gransden Air and Vintage Car Show, Little Gransden Airfield. Over four hours of vintage and aerobatic displays from Spitfires to The Yak UK display team, along with car rallies, all in aid for Children in Need and other local charities. More than £140,000 has been raised over the years. 07730 091132 website

26-27 The Best of British Show, Cotswold Airport, Kemble. Aviation, the motor industry, food, drink, wildlife, and traditional crafts are just some of the areas to be covered at the Best of British Show. The annual Cotswold Airshow and Battle of Britain Airshow are to be merged and will form part of this major new event. Tickets for the event are priced at £15 (adults) and £5 (child aged 5 to 14), in advance. website

26-27 Dunsfold Wings 'n Wheels Show, Dunsfold . The show takes place over two days on the August bank holiday with a host of air and motoring entertainment. Taking place over two days, the Wings of the show delight crowds with 100 visiting aircraft made up of the finest civil and military aerobatic displays, vintage fly-in and static ensemble. The show will also feature displays from the RAF Red Arrows, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, RAF Tucano Display, RAF Hawk, and RAF Tutor. 08712 305572 website

28-30 2012 AOPA Shanghai General Aviation Show, Shanghai,China. 2012 AOPA Shanghai International General Aviation Show is a high end show of static state, internationalization and tradability.It organised by AOPA China. website

31-02 September LAA Rally, Sywell Aerodrome, Northants. Building on the success of the 2011 event, including a larger exhibition and the return of an old favourite - the Homebuilders’ Tent. This marquee will contain part complete aircraft build projects, demonstrations of aircraft building techniques, technical experts and so much more of what LAA aircraft construction and maintenance is all about website

31-02 September Aeronca Fly-in, Sywell. LAA Rally. PPR is essential! Contact Pete White 01752 406660 / 07805 805679 website

September 2012

01-02 RAFA Airshow, Shoreham Airfield. The Royal Air Forces Association Airshow at Shoreham is one of the premier family airshows in the UK. The airshow regularly attracts UK and European display acts to its unique “garden party” atmosphere event each summer. The afternoon flying display will feature strong support from the armed forces as well as aerobatic and historic aircraft displays. website

01-02 Fly to the Past Air Show, Kidlington. website

01-02 The Schneider Air Race, Sandown Airfield, Isle of Wight. website

02 Autmn Fly In, Sturgate Airfield. Autumn Fly In website

02 Heli Day, Breighton Aerodrome. Mainly rotary-winged aircraft but fixed winged aircraft welcome. PPR essential. 01757 289065 website

08-09 Autumn Flying meeting, North Coates Flying Club. 01472 388850 website

08-09 Duxford Air Show, Duxford. The Duxford Air Show is the highlight of Duxford’s calendar of flying events. In an outstanding aerial spectacle, the very best historic and modern aircraft display in the skies over this famous airfield. Featuring civilian and military aircraft, The Duxford Air Show always presents a fantastically varied programme with some distinctive and popular flying performances. 01223 835000 website

08-09 Autumn Fly-in, North Coates Flying Club. 01472 388850 website

08-09 Victory Show, Foxlands Farm, Cosby, Leicestershire. website

08-09 The 7th Annual Great Fish and Chip Fly-in , Welshpool EGCW Wales. At the Mid Wales Dragon Airport. You\'ll miss something, if you miss it! Room as aways limited. Book immediately after the official invitation ! Limited places!!! website

09 International Auster Club Fly-in Weekend, Popham Airfield. 01256 397733 website

09 Charity Air Day and Fly-in, Seething Airfield. website

09 LAA Devon Strut Fly-in, Watchford Farm. 07779 143439/01823 601268 website

09 Shuttleworth Pageant Air Show, Old Warden. website

09 Sunday Safety Seminar, Control Tower, Cotswold Airport. Flying technologically advanced GA aircraft – what to look out for Our ground based training sessions start at 1030 in the Ultimate High crewroom in the Control Tower at Cotswold Airport. website

13 Battle of Britain Sea Front Airshow 2012, St Aubyn's Bay, Jersey. website

15 RAF Leuchars Air Show. To celebrate the Queen's Jubilee, the 2012 RAF Leuchars Airshow will recognise the joint contribution of the Armed Forces during her reign. Tickets will go on sale soon. website

15 LAA Devon Strut Fly-in, Scilly Isles. PPR essential 01805 623113 website

15 RAF Battle of Britain Air Show, Leuchars. To celebrate the Queen's Jubilee, the 2012 RAF Leuchars Airshow will recognise the joint contribution of the Armed Forces during her reign. Tickets will go on sale soon. website

16 The French Fly-in, Old Buckenham Airfield. Old Buck will be transformed in to a French outpost for the day as we salute Gallic aviation. French food all day. 01953 860806 website

16 Solent Aviation society Fly-in Weekend, Popham Airfield. 01256 397733 website

16 LAA Devon Strut Fly-in, Belle Vue. PPR essential! website

16 Halfpenny Green Autumn Wings 'n' Wheels, Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green. A fly-in for all types, large model flying, vintage vehicles, fire engines, music and entertainers. Runways will close to fixed-wing traffic for short periods to allow large models to fly – notam to be issued. website

16 Lancashire AC Autumn Fly-in and BBQ, Kenyon Hall Farm . PPR essential 07985 441676 website

16 End of Season Vintage Fly In, Shoreham. LANDING FEE (for all aircraft built before 1970) £10 INCLUDING FREE TEA/COFFEE) PRIZES FOR THE BEST VINTAGE,LONGEST DISTANCE FLOWN & FOR ANYONE ARRIVING BY AIR IN FULL 20'S, 30'S OR 40'S DRESS AVIATION ART EXHIBITION IN THE TERMINAL PRESENTATION & TALK ON THE HISTORY OF SHOREHAM AIRPORT TO BE HELD IN THE AIRPORTS NEW VISITOR CENTRE, AIRPORT RESTAURANT & BAR AVAILABLE ALL DAY COME ALONG AND TAKE A NOSTALGIC JOURNEY INTO ONE OF THE UK'S MOST FAMOUS AND OLDEST AIRPORTS. STRICTLY PPR TO ALL VISITING AIRCRAFT 01273 467378 01273 467374 website

20-23 Chip Fest, Wickenby Airfield. A UK gathering of DHC-1 Chipmunks. The main activity will be formation flying practice culminating in a mass formation sortie on Saturday website

22 Fly out to Le Touquet, From Fenland To Le Touquet. 01406 540330 website

22-23 Alderney Air Race Weekend, Alderney. website

23 AOPA Bonus Day, IWM Duxford. An event for AOPAmembers and potential members. Chat tomembers of the AOPA team and hear talks from guest presenters. Arrive by aircraft or car (prior permission required). Free museumadmission for all attenders. 01223 833376 website

26-27 The Helicopter Show, Silverstone. A must-visit if you are looking for a new helicopter, new equipment, or to meet up with your established suppliers in one convenient location. Visitors can expect to see the very latest in helicopter operations and technologies as well as the iconic helicopter brands for the military, civil and privately-owned markets. website

29 Tribute to the Eagle Squadrons - Memorial Unveiling and Talk, The Town Hall, Kirton, North Lincs. Memorial unveiling at Kirton in Lindsey Town Hall, followed by a Phil Bonner, Aviation Development Officer, AHL about the American Air Force Squadrons that were based at RAF Kirton in Lindsey during WWII website

October 2012

06-07 Zell-am-See Fly-in, Zell-am-See (LOWZ) Austria. Fly Out 2012 in the Alps. Enjoy an exciting approach through the valleys of the alps into the airfield at the lake and a lunch beside the ramp. You might see the first snow of the year website

07 Hibernation Fly-in, The Aerodrome - Breighton. 01757 289065 website

07 Shuttleworth Autumn Airshow, Old Warden. 01767 627927 website

07 Sunday Safety Seminar, Control Tower, Cotswold Airport. Nav with and without GPS – and how best to transit controlled airspace Our ground based training sessions start at 1030 in the Ultimate High crewroom in the Control Tower at Cotswold Airport. website

13 70's Themed Evening with Buffet and Music, Fenland Airfield. 01406 540330 website

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

14-14 Autumn Air Show, Duxford. Closing the air show season for 2012, the Autumn Air Show presents a thrilling aerodynamic show with a relaxed end-of-season atmosphere. Featuring aircraft past and present, the Autumn Air Show offers a fine selection of aerial demonstrations with something for all aviation interests. website

14-28 Cuban Missile Crisis Tour and Talks, Several Cold War locations across Lincolnshire. A series of talks and events covering the period of the Cuban Missile Crisis which occurred 50 years ago that mouth; these will include a talk by aviation historian John Boyce and an escorted coach tour of several Cold War locations. Advanced booking arrangements for each event will be posted on the AHL website approx. 3 months before the date of the event; proceeds will go to an events related service charity. website

27 VAC All Hallows Fly In, Leicester Airfield. Vintage Aero Club event - PPR Essential. 0116 2592360

November 2012

03 CTC Wings Open Day, Crew Training Centre, Nursling. This leading FTO's Open Day provides an opportunity for anyone considering a career as an airline pilot to visit this Full Flight Simulator Centre and gain an insight into what is involved. There will be various advice centres covering topics such as selection, training and finance and presentations during the day as well as tours around our Boeing and Airbus simulators, Virtual Flight Decks (VFD - Airbus) and Computer Based Training rooms. Representatives from the BBVA bank will be on hand to answer your finance queries and Pooleys pilot shop will be open on site. The training centre will be open for visitors from 1000 - 1630 hrs. Visitors can spend the entire day at the centre to tour the facilities and try your hand at some of the training devices. There will be a 'Careers Advice Centre' for you and your family to visit and have your questions answered, plus two formal presentations during the day - 1000 - 1630 Crew Training Centre open to visitors 1030 & 1315 - Presentations from Captain Lee Woodward - Head of CTC Wings and Executive Director CTC Aviation and a guest speaker: "An industry update and an insight into the role of today's airline pilots" website

03 Professional Flight Training Exhibition, London, Sofitel Hotel, T5, Heathrow Airport. A career as an airline pilot is a rewarding one which combines challenges and variety, combined with a structured career path with excellent rewards. One of the attractions of the Professional Flight Training Exhibition is the opportunity to meet with representatives from many of the world's leading Flight Training Organisations (FTOs) in one place, who can provide you with up-to-date information on how to be a commercial pilot and the types of training courses available. They can also advise and you identify the best route towards an Airline Transport Pilot's Licence (ATPL). +44 (0) 1225 481440 website

08-12 Sloane Helicopters - WRC Catalunya Tour, Catalunya. Thursday 8th November – depart Son Bonet in the morning and fly to the WRC Staging Base in Tarragona. We need special permits for the WRC Catalunya to be part of the official helicopter fleet; this will enable us to fly to all and every stage during the race and land at each location to watch the stages. This means a lot of short flights involving confined area departures and arrivals in the area. The last day of the WRC is the Sunday, with the celebrations after the races. We would over night on the Sunday and depart on the Monday. We will be staying in the WRC compound and hotels. Monday 12th November – depart Tarragona to Son Bonet. Total Flying Time: 7 Hours. (Price on Application) +34 971 79 41 32 website

10-11 Sloane Helicopters - MotoGP Valencia Tour, Valencia. Saturday 10th November – Depart Son Bonet early morning, fly to a local site, 20nm from Valencia. Due to local restrictions helicopters are not permitted to operate within 20 nm of the race course! Private transportation will be arranged to take us to the track to watch the qualifying, then overnight in hotel near Valencia. Sunday 11th November – watch Motogp Valencia. As it is November there is insufficient daylight to return to Son Bonet on the Sunday, so we will overnight in Valencia. Monday 12th November – depart private site and return to Son Bonet Total Flying Time: 7 Hours. (Price on Application) +34 971 79 41 32 website

11 Sunday Lunch, Fenland Airfield. Sunday lunch in memory of the first training flight undertaken from the Fenland on 12 Nov 1972 in a Jodel D120A (G-ASXU) at £6.75 per hour! 01406 540330 website

17 Professional Flight Training Exhibition, Milan, Milan, Italy. A career as an airline pilot is a rewarding one which combines challenges and variety, combined with a structured career path with excellent rewards. One of the attractions of the Professional Flight Training Exhibition is the opportunity to meet with representatives from many of the world's leading Flight Training Organisations (FTOs) in one place, who can provide you with up-to-date information on how to be a commercial pilot and the types of training courses available. They can also advise and you identify the best route towards an Airline Transport Pilot's Licence (ATPL). +44 (0) 1225 481440 website

23 40 Years of Fenland Quiz, Fenland Airfield. Sunday lunch in memory of the first training flight website

25 Lancashire AC Icicle Fly-in, Kenyon Hall Farm. PPR essential 07985 441676 website

December 2012

01-02 The Flying Show, The NEC, Birmingham. website

September 2013

24-26 Helitech 2013, Duxford Airfield, Cambridgeshire. website