Events
were verified at the time of inclusion in the list, but are
always subject to change,
rescheduling or cancellation, sometimes at short notice.
Also some events are subject to NOTAMs
or Information Circulars (AICs)
ALWAYS CHECK BEFORE SETTING OUT
Please tell me of any events you hear about (if possible with on-line contact details such as website or e-mail), so I can add them to the list. I welcome news of air-sport, general aviation and public events such as fly-ins, displays, exhibitions, competitions, etc, anywhere in the world.
Please e-mail
any additions or corrections direct to me
and not to the RAeC Secretary's office or the LAA Office or
Magazine Editor:
David Wise - dave.wise@btinternet.com.
The listing includes some major sports events which generate significant aviation activity, sometimes including temporary heliports or landing strips.
Telephone numbers are for the UK. From other countries, replace first 0 with +44
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GASCo are unable to provide their usual Safety
Presentation Evenings due to Covid.
Instead, they are arranging some on-line events, see their
website for details.
GASCo Events.
For
the requirements and guidance for organising all types of
aviation events in the UK, see CAA publication CAP 403.
Also CAP1724 on Display Pilot Authorisation
Click
here for a link to download PDF copies of these CAPs.
For extensive lists
of balloon events, see:
hot
air balloon events festival list (not updated for 2021)
UK Ballooning Calendar - JEM
Ballooning
Easy Balloons | Balloon Meets & Events
For an extensive
list of model flying contests and events, see:
the British Model
Flying Association calendar.
The Royal
Aeronautical Society and its local Branches organise an extensive
series of public lectures and conferences on a variety of
aviation topics.
These are held at several venues throughout the UK and abroad,
see:
Royal Aeronautical
Society Events List
The Red Arrows and
other current and historic military aircraft
take part in airshows and solo performances throughout much of
the year including some at non-airfield venues.
Their schedules will be listed on:
https://www.raf.mod.uk/display-teams/
https://navywings.org.uk/home/events/
Where announced, these will be included below. All are subject to
amendment.
Also there are some other private performances at unpublicised
military venues.
Government Coronavirus restrictions are likely to continue.
Several events have been tentatively scheduled but are subject to last minute decisions - always check.
GA flying has resumed as well as gliding and parachuting, though several airfields still have restrictions on spectators and casual visitors by road.
Most larger air shows and events are booking-in-advance only for spectators.
Many events now require evidence of covid vaccination and testing for admission - check before travelling.
Most museums have reopened but subject to restrictions, often requiring pre-booking even when there is no admission charge. Always check websites or phone before visiting.