Archive of past events
2025
Saturday 4th January BBQ at the Club House 12 - 3pm
Get the New Year off to a Frying Start! (well a BBQ actually).
Weather Permitting, Alba are laying on burgers from 12 – 3pm.
2024
Scottish Aero Club Christmas Party Saturday 7th December
Cold War Flying - talk by Alasdair Beaton (ex 603 Sqdn Ldr) Wednesday 20th November at 7pm
Alasdair Beaton, former 603 Squadron Leader, will present his talk on Cold War Flying.
This evening talk is in support of Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF). To find out more about the organisation and their work, please go to their website HERE .
Heather Malloch from MAF Scotland will also be with us to give a brief introduction into their work.
SAC Annual Fly-In 20th & 21st September
The Annual Fly-In will now be held on the weekend of 20th & 21st September following the disappointment of the cancellation of our August date. We are also delighted that this will coincide with the AST Open Day and the arrival in Perth of the Goodwood Spitfire!
Friday 20th September
Members, family and friends are invited to join us for a relaxed evening welcoming early flying visitors. We will be setting up from 2pm and plan to drive to Scone around 5pm to collect Fish & Chips or Chinese take-away for those who wish to eat. The Licensed Bar will be open for non-drivers.
Saturday 21st September
- Arrivals from 9 am – Fly-In or Drive-In.
- BBQ from noon to 3 pm which may be extended if required.
- Licensed Bar open from noon until late-night. Local cask beer on tap, bottles also available, red and white wine plus soft drinks.
- GasCo “Find the Faults” aircraft check competition to test your pre-flight checking skills.
- Prize-Giving – Best turned out visiting aircraft and furthest distance travelled – approx, 6 pm.
- Stovies or Macaroni Cheese for Vegetarians
- An evening of conversation, background music, as late an evening fly as the light will permit and a pie & pea supper!
SAC Ladies Day 2024 Saturday 14th September 11 am to 4.30 pm
Last year was a huge success and was quickly oversubscribed when it was announced. Those attending learned lots from our excellent member support team and the flight experiences offered by the pilots had a big impact. The feedback from all attendees on the day was excellent.
LAA Rally Leicester 30th August - 1st September
Montrose Airfield Fly-In 24th & 25th August
A Royal Flying Corps airfield was established at Montrose in 1913. In recognition of the important part it played in early military aviation, a small section of Montrose Airfield will again be open for light aircraft on Saturday and Sunday August 24th and 25th 2024. Arrivals also possible on afternoon Friday 23rd. PPR is not essential but remember that the field is only suitable for aircraft with performance capability for a 500 metre grass strip
Kingsmuir Airfield 30th Birthday
14th July
Aviation Without Borders "Smiling Wings" Day Saturday 6th July (weather window 7th July)
Share the feeling of freedom, fun, and sheer joy of flying by joining us for the Aviation Without Borders (AWB) “Smiling Wings” day on 6th July (7th July as a backup).
The Scottish Aero Club is delighted to join the AWB initiative whereby deserving children from all backgrounds are invited to their local airport for the day and are offered the opportunity to discover the world of flying. They learn how aircraft work and fly, enjoy a tour of the airport and are taken on a short flight.
Longest Day BBQ Saturday 22nd June 3pm - 5pm
Longest Day Fly-Out Thursday 20th June evening
The official longest day is Thursday 20th June. As this is a working day for most people, we have arranged a local fish and chip fly out, this year we’re heading to Kingsmuir.
Elaine plans to have the fish and chips (other options available) ordered earlier in the day from The Wee Chippy Anstruther, and brought to Kingsmuir Airfield by 7pm. This will give people plenty of time to get down after work, or have a wee fly out over the Fife coast before landing for their supper. We will also have tea/coffee and soft drinks (non alcoholic Brewdog beer also).
Kingsmuir Kobblers, you are all welcome to join us, it would be good to see you.
Vintage Piper Aircraft Fly-In 24th-26th May
The Vintage Piper Aircraft Club will flying in over the weekend of 24th – 26th May.
There will be a BBQ at the Club House late afternoon on Saturday 25th, join us to say hi and give them a warm welcome to the Scottish Aero Club. This is a Members, family and friends event.
SAC Annual Dinner Saturday 4th May
The Scottish Aero Club Annual Members Dinner will be held on Saturday 4th May at The Royal George Hotel, Perth.
The evening will include a three course dinner followed by prize-giving and the opportunity to vote for your favourite photograph in the Club’s photographic competition.
Rob Gratton Head of Future Airspace Team Wednesday 24th April
Rob Gratton the CAA Principal, Airspace Infringements, will give an input along with David Woodward an Airspace Infringement Specialist on his team. They will describe a particularly interesting MOR case study and discuss the Airspace Infringement Review Process with ample opportunity for a good Q&A session afterwards.
Dai Heather-Hayes 'Joining and Flying The Circuit' Wednesday 20th March at 7pm
Joining and Flying The Circuit: Best practice and pitfalls to avoid.
The circuit is where we regularly fly closest to other aircraft. Join us in the Club Room and review the various keys to keeping everyone safe in the circuit as Dai talks us through the good, the bad and the ugly!
Ken Bruce - Author of 'Aviation in Perthshire - People, Places and Planes' Wednesday 21st February at 7pm
We are delighted that Ken Bruce, author of the fascinating book, ‘Aviation in Perthshire – People, Places and Planes’ will join us for the evening.
Ken will be talking about aviation in Perthshire and his book which can be purchased by clicking HERE, or going to our Take Off page HERE, where you will also be able to discover more about the charity. Profits from the sales of this book will go to Take Off – the Scottish Aero Club’s charity of choice.
Ian McNeish 'A Spitfire named Gibraltar' Wednesday 24th January at 7pm
Join us in the club house to hear Ian McNeish talk about recovering a crashed spitfire, whose remains lay hidden on the banks of the Bannock Burn. The discovery, in turn, led to a poignant commemoration ceremony for the pilot in 2021. ‘A Spitfire named Gibraltar’ is just one of the remarkable tales told in the the book “The Bannock Burn” by Murray Cook and Ian McNeish.
2023
Meet up for lunch. Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st December 12 noon - 2pm
If you’re missing flying or missing chatting about flying, pop in to the Club for soup, toasties and Elaine’s delicious cakes and a natter with your flying pals! See you there.
SAC Christmas Party 16th December, 7pm
'A Trip to the Arctic Riviera:
G-APFV to Northeast Greenland'
15th November, 7pm
Join Dr John Thorogood in the SAC Clubhouse to hear about his epic journey to Northeast Greenland in G-APFV to Northeast Greenland. For anyone looking to be more adventurous with their travels over the coming year, this might be the inspiration you’re looking for!
Halloween Family Event 11th November, 4pm
Join us for our delayed Halloween Party in the clubroom! Apple Dookin’, Treacle Scones, Monster Hot Dogs, Pumpkin Soup, Halloween Party Food, Spooky Cakes and Treats. This event is open to club members and their guests. Tickets only. *Tickets purchased for the postponed event on 29th are still valid. If you purchased a ticket and cannot make the new date, please let Elaine know.
AST Hangar Tour Perth Airport 18th October, 7pm
Ever wondered what goes on in the modern Air Service Training hangar to the east of ours?
Air Service Training (Engineering) Ltd. is opening its doors to SAC members for a visit on the evening of Wednesday 18th October at 7 pm.
Kingsmuir Fly-In
1st October from 12.00 noon
Buchan Aeroclub - Fly-in & BBQ Saturday 9th Sept Sunday 10th as weather back up Longside Airfield, Peterhead
Come by air or road!
PPR for Pilots – call Johnathan Milbank on 07825 8511111
No landing fees – Donations welcome
Avgas available Mogas by arrangement – 24 Hrs Notice please.
BBQ on & museum open from 11:00 – 16:00.
Kirriemuir Private Strip Fly-in & BBQ Saturday 9th September
No PPR required – blind calls on SafetyCom 135.480
Runway 09 / 27 to the South West Of Kirriemuir
Avoid overflying Kirriemuir, ALL CIRCUITS TO THE SOUTH OF THE STRIP
No landing fees – Donations for SCAA.
No Mogas
Arrive Friday with tent & towel and camp if you want – shower provided in the morning. Contact Aaron on 07845 503054.
BBQ & Landing fees – Donations in the bucket please for SCAA.
SAC Annual Fly-In
1st - 3rd September
The Inaugural James MacIntyre Navigation Competition
01 July - 31st August
James MacIntyre was from the Balbeggie area and learned to fly with the Edinburgh University Air Squadron, sadly, James passed away in 2021. In James’ memory, an attractive brass compass mounted on a plinth has been given to the aeroclub for use specifically as the trophy in a navigation competition.
For its inaugural award, we have devised a small, local, fun competition, open to members of the Scottish Aero Club only. Members may enter either as a single pilot or as a crew of pilot and navigator. (In the future this trophy may be won as an element of the “longest flight” competition – whether or not the flight itself also wins.)
Swiss AOPA Group 28th August - 2nd September
Around 20 aircraft from the Swiss AOPA group will be flying in to spend the week based at Scone!
They will arrive late afternoon on the 28th when we will arrange a welcome for them. They are keen to experience the delights that Scotland has to offer, therefore a full programme has been designed for their visit including scenic flights across Scotland and distillery visits. They will also be here to enjoy our very own Keith Boardman’s talk about his experience flying around Scotland’s distilleries and our Annual Fly-In
"A Nip around Scotland's Distilleries"
Talk by Keith Boardman
30th August 7pm
Join us for an entertaining talk, a wee nip or two (for non-drivers) and a chance to meet our Swiss flying friends and talk about BIG mountain flying.
Montrose Fly-In
26th & 27th August
Dornoch club fly-out
19th August
*Due to the unpredictable passage of Storm Betty across Scotland, this event has been cancelled
Ladies Day at the Scottish Aero Club
12th August
Ladies – have you ever thought about learning to fly? Here’s your chance to understand more about what’s involved, talk to female pilots and experience a short flight – weather permitting. There will be a tour of the hangar to see the kind of aircraft our members fly and understand a little about how the Scottish Aero Club works. Afternoon tea is included.
Aviation Without Borders SAC
5th August
(6th August Weather Standby)
PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE WEATHER FORECAST FOR SATURDAY 5TH AUGUST, THIS EVENT WILL NOW BE HELD ON SUNDAY 6TH AUGUST
Every year, the Scottish Aero Club hosts Aviation without Borders, a charity “dedicated to providing humanitarian assistance through aviation services irrespective of politics, religion, race or nationality”.
LAA Highland Strutt, Easter Airfield, Ross-Shire
29th - 30th July
The LAA held their Highland Strutt which will be held at Easter Airfield, Fearn, Ross-Shire on the last weekend in July.
Longside Airfield BBMF Flypast
21st July 18.45
Fife Airport Fly-in
25th June
Fife Airport is holding a Fly-in on Sunday 25th June. Drop in any time of day; enjoy a snack or a meal at the SkyView Cafe.
Sollas Fly-in
24th - 25th June
The 2023 Sollas Fly-in over the weekend of 24th & 25th June. For those of you who have been before will know the drill; for those of you new to the fly-in and hoping to attend, we can only say it is an experience you will never forget! Regardless of the weather, there will be a BBQ and the warmest welcome at Sollas whether you arrive by plane, ferry, car or walk
SAC Longest(ish) Day BBQ 24th June
The Club held a BBQ to celebrate the Summer Solstice … drenched in sunshine with the sun setting over the airfield, a great afternoon/evening was had by all!
Longside Fly-in
17th June
Buchan Aeroclub held its first Fly-In of the year at Longside Airfield on Saturday the 17th June with Sunday 18th as a weather backup. The barbeque was fired up and the airfield museum open. All welcome to fly in, or drive in!
East Fortune Fly-in
10th - 11th June
East Fortune East Fly-In. This event was not at the Microlight School.
Kirkbride Airfield Open Day
28th May
Kirkbride Airfield held its Open Day.
51st Mull Annual Fly-in Glenforsa
27th, 28th & 29th May
Glenforsa Airfield held its annual fly-in over the May Bank Holiday weekend.
Scottish Aero Club AGM 13th May 15.00
Members – please see Scottish Aero Club enews 11/23 dated 28.04.23 for further details.
Bose and Garmin evening hosted by Pooleys
4th May 18.00 - 21.00
An informative evening with Stuart Bannister from Pooleys; a representative from Garmin who will be exhibiting and presenting the latest safety, enhancing and retrofit solutions from the Garmin Aviation product portfolio; and Bose will present the features, and product updates of the industry-leading Bose Aviation Headsets. Find out about the NEW A30 Aviation headset features
SAC Annual Members Dinner 22nd April 19.00
The Aero Club Annual Dinner and Awards Presentations at The George Hotel, Perth. Three-course dinner, presentation of trophies, speeches, banter and camaraderie.
ACS Festival of Flight 8th April 10.00 - 17.00
ACS Festival of Flight is open to all ages and includes a fun day of entertainment and music plus the opportunity to take a wee peek behind the scenes of Scotland’s busiest General Aviation airport.
Talk by Margaret Bowman 22nd March 2023
Dunfermline-born author, Margaret Bowman will be joining us at the Aeroclub on 22nd March with an interesting insight into local aviation history. Her book The Lost Airfields of Angus provides a comprehensive historical account of the military airfields that played such a vital role in the first and Second World Wars. The talk will commence at 19.00.
