19 October 2021
Alderney Flying Club held its 28th annual fly-In during the weekend of 15-17 October, having postponed it from June. During the weekend 20 aircraft and 50 crew from the UK and Guernsey landed in Alderney.
The weekend kicked off with welcome drinks and a BBQ at the Moorings and the following day several guided tours on foot and by boat were organised for the visitors.
Highlight of the weekend was the Saturday night’s Gala Dinner and Awards presentation at the Georgian House.
Welcome drinks for the fly-in pilots and crew, photo Ilona Soane-Sands. Top: sunset over the Stearman, photo Chris Blythe
“We are pleased we were able to host our Fly-In, given the Covid regulations that were in force”, said David Chiswell, chairman of the Alderney Flying Club.
“Everything went very smoothly and the weather could not have been better.
“Feedback from our visitors was very encouraging. Everybody clearly had a good time and many welcomed the opportunity to meet up with their fly-in friends, to soak up the atmosphere, discover the island’s wildlife and unspoilt beauty, its fascinating history and the genuine hospitality.”
More photos here.
The date for the 2022 Alderney Fly-In will be announced shortly.
2021 Award Winners
Vintage (pre 1945) N74677 Boeing Stearman PT17 (Pilot Will Gilbert)
Classic (1946-1960) G-AVGA Piper PA30 Comanche (Pilot Gordon Moir)
Modern (1961- present) G-VIZZ Sportavia Rs100 (Pilot Jim Howard)
Best External Finish Piper PA32 301T G-CUBA (Pilot: Matt Altass)
Longest Distance Flight Derby – 4 aircraft
Largest Club Entry Joint award goes to: Enstone Flying Club (4) & Derby Flying Club (4)
Most Junior Pilot George Gilbert aged 22
Most Senior Pilot Glynn Wright aged 74
Spirit of the Fly-in Adrian Chipp, a flying farmer
