The Scottish Aero Club

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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