For enthusiasts and private pilots

In keeping with the Travel News Update philosophy of looking into the future rather than delving into events that have taken place we list here a some of Flyer’s top General Aviation events for 2023.

Which is the most interesting is up to you to decide, but Lundy Island (30 July) is somewhat challenging being a 400m long grass strip.  For most visitors, and an experience itself, MS Oldenburg sails from either Bideford or Ilfracombe, depending on tides.

The wonderful Shuttleworth Collection and Gardens at Old Warden, just south of Bedford gains a mention for its Flying Proms evening Airshow (19 August).  Easy to get to, open seven days a week, the venue is more than vintage aircraft and a whole day out for the family.

For those with more ambition and larger pockets the daddy of them all is Oshkosh, the world’s largest fly-in convention and the Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual gathering (24-30 July), about 100 miles north of Milwaukee.

https://flyer.co.uk/feature/flyers-pick-ten-top-aviation-events-for-2023

FLYER’S top ten in date order to plan your diary

Saturday 15 April
Vintage Aircraft Club Spring Fly-In
Turweston Airfield, Northamptonshire, England
First flying event of the season for the Vintage Aircraft Club.
www.vintageaircraftclub.org.uk

Wednesday to Saturday, 19-22 April
AERO Friedrichshafen
Messe Friedrichshafen, Friedrichshafen, Germany
Europe’s leading General Aviation show, based in purpose-built halls on an airport adjacent to Lake Constance.
www.aero-expo.com

Saturday and Sunday, 29-30 April
BMAA Microlight Trade Fair
Popham Airfield, near Winchester, England
Fair attracts up to 40 exhibitors and 3,000-plus visitors
www.bmaa.org/information-library/events/microlight-trade-show---popham

24 June
Easter Summer Fly-in
Easter Airfield, Tain, Ross-shire, Scotland
Longest day at a beautiful airfield.
www.air-shows.org.uk/events/summer-fly-in

Friday to Sunday, 7-9 July
SleapKosh ‘23
Aka, Sleap International Fly-in
Sleap Airfield, Harmer Hill, Shropshire, England
A weekend of warbirds, trade stalls, music – and much more run by the Shropshire Aero Club
www.shropshireaeroclub.com/sleapkosh

Saturday 8 July
Breighton G-George Day
Breighton Airfield, Breighton, Selby, Yorkshire, England
1940s Themed Celebration of Aviation, featuring vintage/classic aerobatic competition, visiting aircraft, static aero engines, military vehicles, brass band, car/motorcycle clubs, period dress, evening hangar party with live music, run by The Real Aeroplane Club.
www.realaero.com/bugle.html

Monday to Sunday, 24-30 July
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
www.eaa.org/airventure

Sunday 30 July
Lundy Sunday
www.bodminairfield.com/events/lundy-island-fly-in-out-august-1st

Saturday 19 August
Shuttleworth Flying Proms Evening Airshow
www.shuttleworth.org/product/flyingproms

Friday to Sunday, 2-4 September
Mondial de l’ULM: Ian Seager
Le Breuil Airport, Ville Francoeur, France
A microlight gathering and a brilliant event for the lighter side of aviation.
https://mondialulm.fr/en

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