2023-2024 Committee Members

The Scottish Aero Club Committee

The Scottish Aero Club is run by a Committee of club members who volunteer to keep the club operating within safe standards as set down by the Civil Aviation Authority within the rules of General Aviation.

They are all devoted air enthusiasts who work together to ensure safe and enjoyable flying from Perth. They liaise with ACS Flight Training, Perth Airport’s operators on behalf of the owners Morris Leslie.

The Committee arrange and run events, training evenings and talks throughout the year. Please go to our EVENTS page for further information of up and coming events.

2023 - 2024 Committee Members

William Scott – Chair

Derek Paterson – Vice Chair

Gordon Coull – Treasurer

Syd Smith – Secretary

Ian Corse – IT, Security & Facilities

Dave Palmer – Hangar Management

Rorie Thompson

Russell Myles

Wynand Olivier (Ollie)

David Wells

The Committee is supported by the Club’s Administrative Officer, Elaine Whitehead.

Members of the Committee can be contacted via the club at the contact telephone or email below.

Past SAC Chairpersons

The Scottish Aero Club has existed in its present form since in 1956 and has been Chaired by the following in that time:

1956 Hunter Byars

1959 Sdn Ldr Alfie Smith

1987 Hector Ferrier

1988 Moir Coupar

1990 Mike Ashmole

2005 Roger Young

2008 Keith Boardman

2011 David McElroy

2014 Derek Paterson

2017 Ian Corse

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