4 January 2024
These Safety Evenings, run by the General Aviation Safety Council, run periodically through the winter and spring. First one of the year is at Compton Abbas Airfield on 16 January. More
The world’s biggest helicopter show will be held at Anaheim Conference Center in southern California, with a nearby landing / take-off area for helicopters. It’s mainly for industry with equipment for all sorts of heli ops, but manufacturers often take the opportunity to launch new and updated rotorcraft. More
Usually held every two years, Warbirds over Wanaka has been disrupted over the past few years, like many events, but it’s back. Good news: it’s held in a stunning area of New Zealand’s south island and it’s their summer! Bad news: if you haven’t already booked accommodation, you may struggle. More
Another event for some early sunshine, Sun ‘n Fun lives up to its name being staged in central Florida at Lakeland. Think of it as a smaller Oshkosh, with guaranteed sunshine. More
Just one of eight halls at AERO Friedrichshafen
Europe’s top General Aviation event and a FLYER favourite, not just because of all the wonderful aircraft and GA people who attend but also because it’s in a spectacular location, close to Bodensee (Lake Constance). And you can fly in too! The purpose-built Messe exhibition centre is in the grounds of Friedrichshafen Airport. More
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Keen on a career as a professional pilot? Then you must come to one of the Pilot Careers Live events staged by FLYER. You’ll be able to find out everything you need to know about the training and career. More
The British Air Racing Championship run by the Royal Aero Club’s 3Rs section kicks off with a training camp for new would-be competitors. All types of pilot and most aircraft are eligible. More
Good turnout of vintage aircraft at Turweston
It’s the Vintage Aircraft Club’s 60th anniversary in 2024 and there’ll be a series of commemorative events. It’s the VAC’s first fly-in of the season at ever-popular Turweston in Northants. More
These days microlight aircraft range from open cockpit trikes with flex-wing controls to 600kg rocketships with full glass cockpits. See the aircraft and meet fellow enthusiasts at the always energetic microlight fair. More
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First event of IWM Duxford’s flying season. More
Old Warden Airfield where Shuttleworth events are held
The Shuttleworth Collection at Old Warden Airfield has announced a new format for its airshows and events for 2024, mixing the two together. The first event of the season is the Best of British Air Show. More
Several ‘struts’ – clubs – will be staging events for the LAA throughout the season and they’re good places to get to know how the LAA operates. More
Outdoors trade fair for General Aviation in mid-France. PS: The weather is usually fantastic! More
The 50th anniversary of the Channel Island fly-in that’s a hugely sociable event. More
New event for the world-renowned Shuttleworth Collection at Old Warden Airfield, Bedfordshire: three days of entertainment, activities, and displays to celebrate the wonderful achievements of aviation. More
The world’s only flying Hawker Tempest II will roar through the skies at Shuttleworth on Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th June for our Festival of Flight next year!
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— Shuttleworth (@ShuttleworthTru) December 4, 2023
The young, energetic and fun crowd at Sleap Airfield make this event better and better each year. More
Keen on a career as a professional pilot? Whether that’s airline, helicopter or something else, you can find answers to all your questions (and what questions to ask) at FLYER’s series of Pilot Careers events. This one is in the spectacular setting at the Concorde Conference Centre. More
The Royal International Air Tattoo, Great Britain’s brilliant military airshow. Flying in the area? Look out for Notam and don’t infringe. More
The Big One. The biggest General Aviation event of the year, with everything from kitplanes to warbirds, certified aircraft to paramotors and everything in between plus a massively social side too. More
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Fly to Lundy Island, just off the coast of Devon, to meet like-minded aviators. Best flown in a tailwheel aircraft. More
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It’s back! The much-missed Rally by the Light Aircraft Association (LAA) is back this summer, this time at Leicester Airport. It’s central England and therefore handy for most pilots, plus it’s a hot bed of LAA activity too. Rumour is that the LAA is planning to keep the event here for some while to come. More
Yes, the Revival is mainly a motor sport event but one of the best and with aviation having its role too. Book early, plan your period costume, and enjoy the atmosphere. More
Also known as Mondial de l’ULM (World of Microlights), this lovely event at Blois Airfield not only has microlights but also gyrocopters (autogyros if you prefer), paramotors, trade exhibitors and, of course, great food. More
The last one of our pilot careers events of 2024, held at the Sofitel at London T5. More
