Aviation Events Diary

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July 2005

1-3: Flying For Fun 2005, Kemble. What used to be the PFA Rally. Still aims to be the biggest and the best

25-31: EAA Air venture, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA. Note that it starts 'a day earlier' than normal - now runs Mon-Sun, not Tues-Mon.

9: Devon Strut Fly-in, Eggesford. 01363 83746/07703 397210

9: Fly-in, Beverley (Linley Hill). Annual fly-in. BBQ and discount fuel. Non-radio phone 01964 544994 Shirley 01964 544994

9-10: City Livery Trophy Air Race, Compton Abbas Airfield. Official Royal Aero Club air race. NOTAM information on the airfield website 01747 811767

9-10: Flying Legends Air Show, Imperial War Museum, Duxford.

10: Devon Strut Fly-in, Lundy. 01752 338344/07774 017704

14-15: Met For Aviators Course, Met Office College, Exeter. A two-day course aimed at pilots of all levels of competency, covering topics such as met theory and the interpretation of weather charts and imagery. Cost: £199 + VAT 0870 9000100 or 01392 885680

16: Compton Abbas Aerobatic Competition, Compton Abbas Airfield. Visit airfield website for NOTAM information 01747 811767

16-17: Flying Display and Concert, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds,. WW2 Flying display and concert on Sat evening. P51, Mark Jefferies and other on Sunday Peter Brinkley 07860 842012

16-17: Royal International Air Tattoo, RAF Fairford. More than 300 aircraft; themes to include Roar 05 and Surveillance 05 

17: Devon Strut Fly-in, Taw Mill. 01837 849077/07770 325124

23: Duxford Flying Proms, Imperial War Museum, Duxford.

23: Effing Jim's Birthday Fly-in, Netherthorpe Airfield, South Yorks. PPR by telephone required Sheffield Aero Club 01909 475233

23: Shropshire Aeroclub Fly-in. 01939 232882

23-24: Annual Vintage International Fly-in, Breighton. Real Aeroplane Company event 01757 289065

23-24: Stoke Golding Stakeout 2005, Stoke Golding Airfield, Leicestershire. Fly-in, food, fun, trad jazz, party Saturday, campover PPR 07771 701498 

23-24: Vintage Wings and Wheels, North Coates Airfield. Classic cars and vintage aeroplanes 01472 388850

24: Cabin Class - Aviation Theatre Play, Hawth Theatre, Crawley. £10; Starts 7.45pm. A cast of four take you on a side-splitting yarn following cabin crew, pilots, passengers, baggage handlers and even bits of the A320 on a charter flight to Portugal. Written by an ex-airline pilot and now a full-time comedian 01293 552941

24: Devon Strut Fly-in, Dunkeswell. 01404 891643/01404 891587

25: Red Bull Air Race, Rock of Cashel, Ireland. Unique global aerobatic flying competition 

25-31: EAA Airventure, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA. Note that it starts 'a day earlier' than normal - now runs Mon-Sun, not Tues-Mon.

30-31: SBAC Trophy Air Race, Carlisle. Official Royal Aero Club air race

31: Devon Strut Fly-in, Branscombe. 01297 680259/07970 251386

August 2005

1-7: Cabin Class - Aviation Theatre Play, Barons Court Theatre, London. £10; Starts 7.45pm. A cast of four take you on a side-splitting yarn following cabin crew, pilots, passengers, baggage handlers and even bits of the A320 on a charter flight to Portugal. Written by an ex-airline pilot and now a full-time comedian 0208 932 4747

6-7: The New European Luscombe Rally, Oaksey Park. A gathering of Luscombes over a weekend involving events, prizes, food and wine

6-7: Vintage Aircraft Fly-in, Kemble Airfield. PPR with a vintage aircraft to qualify for a free landing and entry to the steam show 01285 771177 

7: Cotswold Aero Club/Gloster PFA Strut Joint Annual Fly-in, Gloucestershire Airport. Less than half price landing fee for singles! So let's see those AN2s, Caravans, Spitfires and Harriers! Barbecues and prizes! Details from 01452 713924

7: Military Vehicle Show, Imperial War Museum.

7: Red Bull Air Race, Longleat. Unique global aerobatic flying competition

11-14: Airbourne: Eastbourne, Eastbourne International Airshow. On Eastbourne Seafront. The South Coast's biggest free four day airshow. Eastbourne Information Centre 0906 7112212 (calls cost 50p per minute)

13: Headcorn Flying Proms Spectacular, Headcorn. English National Orchestra with popular classics, VE and VJ day 60th anniversary theme (with a 'Meet the Pilots' tent) and much more. Tickets in advance only. Gates open noon; concert starts at 7pm 0845 225 6020 

13-14: Microlight Fly-in, North Coates Airfield. Camping available overnight Mike Speakman 01652 618808

13-14: Microlight Fly-in, North Coates Airfield. Camping available overnight Mike Speakman 01652 618808

13-14: Wallis Days 2005, Shipdam Airfield, Norfolk. Leading autogyro event. Includes visits to legendary Ken Wallis collection plus flying, models, exhibitions, talk, much more Woody DeSaar 01493 332794

14: Air Ambulance 5th Anniversary celebration. Henstridge Airfield 01963 364231

14: Devon Strut Fly-in, Treborough. 01984 641179/07970 251386

17: Cabin Class - Aviation Theatre Play, Bracknell Arts Centre. £10; Starts 7.45pm. A cast of four take you on a side-splitting yarn following cabin crew, pilots, passengers, baggage handlers and even bits of the A320 on a charter flight to Portugal. Written by an ex-airline pilot and now a full-time comedian 01344 484123

19-20 August: British Standard & Intermediate Aerobatic National Championships - Peterborough Conington Airfield, Cambs. For airborne arrivals see website
http://www.aerobatics.org.uk/sites/regconington05.htm

20: PFA Robin Hood Fly-In, Hucknall Airfield, Nottinghamshire. PFA Fly-In for all aircraft types from microlights to twins, everybody welcome whether in the air or on the ground. Stalls, food and competitions. Last year we were the UK's largest one day unsponsored fly-in. Stewart Jackson 0115 9470554 Airfield ATC 0115 9630113

20-21: Devon Strut Fly-in, Farway. 01395 597535

20-21: The King's Cup Air Race, Shobdon. Official Royal Aero Club air race

21: McAully Flying Group BBQ and Fly-in, Little Snoring, Norfolk. BBQ at £8 per head. No landing fees. Peter Hayward. 01692-402810

26-28: Breitling International Ladies Cup 2005, Teuge Airport, the Netherlands. International Air Rally for female aviators and their male or female co-pilots Mieke Ovink +31(0)26-3646358 

26-29: Vintage Aircraft Club Anglo-Irish Fly-in, Pembrey Airfield. All pilots MUST receive a briefing and get PPR before attending due the active danger area which covers the airfield.

27: East of Scotland PFA Fly-in, Fife (Glenrothes) Airport. Annual strut fly-in Iain Gibson 0131 339 2351 (evenings)

27: Groningen Airshow, Groningen, Netherlands.

27: Vintage Fly-in. Henstridge airfield 01963 364231

28: Devon Strut Fly-in, Roserrow. 01208 863000/07970 251386

28-29: FLYER Summer Fly-in, tba. Details will follow. Fly-in for FLYER club members (all subscribers are FLYER Club members), but all are welcome

September 2005

3: Devon Strut Fly-in, Belle Vue. 01805 623113/07971 278984

3-4: Gaelic Hunter Trophy, Galway. Official Royal Aero Club air race

3-4: Suffolk Coastal Strut Annual Fly-in, Boxted Airfield, Langham, Nr Colchester. In conjunction with Boxted Airfield Historical Group's open weekend. Open to all GA; vintage and veteran types particularly welcome. Strictly PPR; £6 landing fee Carol or Karen 01206 231304

3-4: Vintage Piper Aircraft Club Fly-in, Leicester Airport. Rag-wing vintage Pipers welcome, as are other classics such as Comanches, Apaches and early Cherokees. Prizes for best Piper, furthest arrival. Overnight facilities Ian Rosewell 07768 574400

4: Humberside Airport Fly In (FREE Landings) - Starts 1030 Ends 1630 Local
In aid of www.flyingscholarships.co.uk Free landings for the 1st 100 PPR 
aircraft. Others 50% discount. PPR essential for all aircraft. Free flights for 
10 - 20 year olds and free prize draw for all. Prizes include flights in the 
fully aerobatic Waco and Extra 300. All welcome. Bar & BBQ.
Fly-in organised by  Mel Stewart
Organiser's phone contact  07770210688 or email mail@soloflight.co.uk 
Website www.soloflight.co.uk

4: Vans Aircraft Fly-in and Breighton At-home day, 
        Breighton. Real Aeroplane Club event 01757 289065