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British Airways is delighted to be returning to Dublin with our Flying with Confidence course for nervous flyers, on Saturday 28 March. Our special one day course has a 98% success rate and we've been running courses in the UK and Ireland for over 28 years. The day starts at a hotel close to the airport where you will be met by our resident Irish BA pilots and our Flying with Confidence team. Our pilots will explain how an aircraft flies, what causes turbulence and all those unsettling sensations that you feel during flight. Then our psychologist will help you to understand fear and teach you how to reduce your anxiety. Finally we will all go on a 45 minute flight from Dublin airport to put theory into practice!

The course starts at The Maldron Hotel close to Dublin Airport at 0800 and the day finishes after the flight at 1630. Refreshments and a buffet carvery are included. Complimentary parking is available at the hotel. The price for the course is €299 including the flight. This course is available for booking now, take the first step towards flying with confidence!

If you want to bring someone with you on the day for the flight only, you are able to book them on for €149.

http://flyingwithconfidence.com/courses/venues/dublin

Flight of Hope 3rd to 6th April 2015

In March 2013 our daughter Christine was diagnosed with a brain tumour. She has undergone an urgent operation to remove the tumour followed by radiotherapy, chemotherapy and continues to fight this devastating disease with every day bringing its own challenges.

As part of its on-going commitment to enhance aviation safety, the Irish Aviation Authority has organised three Air Traffic Control Open Days for pilots at its air traffic control facilities in , Shannon, Dublin and Cork.

The Open Days are intended to give general aviation pilots, including those who have recently qualified or are undertaking training courses, an insight into how air traffic is managed by the IAA. Information will also be given on the part General Aviation activities play in day-to-day operations and the services that can be provided to pilots.
The Open Days will feature presentations by IAA Air Traffic Control staff on air traffic operations, including airspace structure, services provided and flight plan requirements, as well as outlining information on some of the operational and technical innovations being progressed by the IAA. There will also be orientation visits to the air traffic control towers (Dublin, Shannon and Cork) and air traffic control operations rooms (Dublin and Shannon), which will demonstrate the operations and tasks of the ACC staff. Representatives from the Aeromedical and Personnel Licensing departments of the IAA's Safety Regulation Directorate will also participate.

- See more at: https://www.iaa.ie/atc-open-days#sthash.K3rbaQ0H.dpuf

Eugene Mc Namee (Aer Lingus Boeing 707 Flight Navigator) will speak on on:

“Navigating the Boeing 707 Transatlantic”

Wednesday 15th April 2015 at 8.00 pm Wynns Hotel Abbey Street Dublin 1

Admission Free / All Are Welcome

Ormand Flying Club are hosting a breakfast fly in  on the 19th of April in Birr from 10 am. All are welcome

A V I A T I O N - E V E N T........Airliner Experience have been granted permission by Monarch Aircraft Engineering Ltd. for an Enthusiast’s Group Visit to the Hangar & Maintenance Facility – Birmingham Airport towards the end of April 2015.........

With this special permission the group of Aviation Enthusiast's will visit the Monarch Hangar & Maintenance Facility during the busy aircraft maintenance programme, view a range of airlines & aircraft types........with Information Session and Q&A’s ........Access to the MAEL Apron......Places Strictly Limited.........Register your interest at airliner-experience@live.com

For more information and to register your interest contact, airliner-experience@live.com

www.facebook.com/AirlinerExperience

Event Type:  Presentation / Demonstration / Talk

GASCo Safety evenings in Ireland 2015:

Thu 23 April 2015 
National Flight Centre www.nfc.ie
Venue: Weston Airport 19:30

See http://gasci.weebly.com/safety-evenings.html for more information

GASCo Safety evenings in Ireland 2015:

Fri 24 April 2015 
Atlantic Flight Training Academy www.afta.ie
Venue: Cork International Hotel
Cork Airport Business park
19:30

See http://gasci.weebly.com/safety-evenings.html for more information

The NMAI AGM will take place on Sunday 3rd May 2015 at Millicent Golf Club, Clane, Co Kildare at 11.30am. Members are welcome to fly in or drive in. For those flying in please make yourself aware of the landing procedure.

All members are encouraged to attend. If you would like to be nominated to a position on the committee, please contact the Tech Office for a Nomination form.

See full details at: http://flyinginireland.com/2015/04/irish-coast-guard-rescue-survival-demonstration/

Tallaght Historical Society Lecture: The Collections of the Irish Air Corps Museum, a talk by Michael Whelan (curator). Tuesday 12th May at 7 p.m. All welcome.

Location: County Library, Tallaght

http://www.southdublinlibraries.ie/events/tallaght-historical-society-lecture-collections-irish-air-corps-museum

http://www.southdublinlibraries.ie/find-library/county-library-tallaght

As part of its on-going commitment to enhance aviation safety, the Irish Aviation Authority has organised three Air Traffic Control Open Days for pilots at its air traffic control facilities in , Shannon, Dublin and Cork.

The Open Days are intended to give general aviation pilots, including those who have recently qualified or are undertaking training courses, an insight into how air traffic is managed by the IAA. Information will also be given on the part General Aviation activities play in day-to-day operations and the services that can be provided to pilots.

The Open Days will feature presentations by IAA Air Traffic Control staff on air traffic operations, including airspace structure, services provided and flight plan requirements, as well as outlining information on some of the operational and technical innovations being progressed by the IAA. There will also be orientation visits to the air traffic control towers (Dublin, Shannon and Cork) and air traffic control operations rooms (Dublin and Shannon), which will demonstrate the operations and tasks of the ACC staff. Representatives from the Aeromedical and Personnel Licensing departments of the IAA's Safety Regulation Directorate will also participate.

- See more at: https://www.iaa.ie/atc-open-days#sthash.K3rbaQ0H.dpuf

Fergus Woods (Head of APU Services at Dublin Aerospace) will speak on:

“The MRO business in Dublin: lessons learned”

Wednesday 20 May 2015 at 8.00 pm Wynns Hotel Abbey Street Dublin 1

Admission Free / All Are Welcome

[MRO = maintenance, repair and overhaul]

{APU = auxiliary power unit, a device on a vehicle that provides energy for functions other than propulsion.  On an aircraft to provide power to start the main engines  and to run accessories while the engines are shut down. etc].

Rescheduled for Sunday 24th May at 10:30.

Fly-In has been cancelled due to poor forecast, new date to be announced soon.

Details to come.

The NMAI Round Ireland Air Rally will take place over the June Bank Holiday weekend. Exact details are still being confirmed but it will most likely start at an airfield near Dublin on the Friday, travel north and overnight in the Donegal area on Friday evening. Then travel along the west coast on Saturday overnighting somewhere along the way. The weekend will finish with a BBQ on Sunday at NMAI HQ at Limetree Airfield. Participants are welcome to stay at Limetree on Sunday night and can travel home on Bank Holiday Monday.

Spanish Point airfield is open to visitors on Saturday 30th May, weather permitting. Aligning with the NMAI Around Ireland Rally, the club has decided to hold their Fly In on the Saturday.

This grass strip is about 450m long and the field is generally dry. However, if there is prolonged rain during the days preceeding the event, it may be too wet 'under-wheels' to hold the event. It is relatively easy to find directly south of Miltown Malbay and to the east of the Spanish Point Road. The bright red wind sock pin points the spot.

Camping areas are provided and festivities shall continue after the end of VFR in the town of Miltown Malbay!

Spanish Point Airfield Location:

N 52 50.813'
W 009 24.871'
R 24/06
Freq: 123.30

Lough Conn Airfield will run its annual Fly-in for 2015 on the weekend of June 13th and 14th. More details to follow.

Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st June: ILAS Mid-Summer Fly-In. 

The MSc in Management (Aviation Leadership) is the first programme of its kind in Ireland. Commencing in September 2015, it will be a two year part-time executive masters with elements of the programme delivered both in Dublin Airport, in its capacity as a live laboratory, and in Castlemoate House, daa International's academy facility, adjacent to Dublin Airport.

Further information available at https://www4.dcu.ie/dcubs/aviation-leadership-open-evening.shtml 

Trim Flying Club will hold their barbecue and family day on Saturday June 27th. In the event of unsuitable weather it will carry over to 28th.

See https://www.facebook.com/TrimFlyingClub and http://www.trimflyingclub.ie/ closer to the time for more details.

*** NEW DATE***

The Finn Valley Flying Club fly-in will now be held on July 4th. Therefore, all systems go for the Finn Valley Flying Club 2015 fly-in. Camping, fun, music, flying all weekend..... Arrive Friday and camp for free. B&B's locally. More details soon. http://www.FinnValleyFlyingClub.com and also on Facebook.

Free fun rally at Haverfordwest EGFE JULY 4th/5th

Contact  Malcolm Evans - mde@totalise.co.uk

**** New Date now July 11th & 12th ****

The Limerick Flying Club will host their annual BBQ and Fly-In on the weekend of July 11th and 12th. All welcome, more details to follow. Check out their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/limerickflyingclub

Not many details announced yet. Web address www.shannonairdisplay.com

See www.brayairdisplay.com for more details.

Foynes Airshow 2015 planned for July 26th, more details to follow.

https://www.facebook.com/NewcastleFoF

50th Annivserary Celebrations

Kilkenny Aerodrome has been Licensed by the Department of Transport / IAA since 1965. They are hosting a Family Fun Day and we want you to join us to celebrate!

Sunday 9th August 2015 - 1pm - 5pm

FREE ADMISSION

See details at: http://www.kilkennyairport.com/#!events/c1xgd

Newtownards Airfield summer fly in

This summer we would like to invite all aircraft around Ireland and the UK to come and visit EGAD, Newtownards.

Landing Fees will be waived throughout the weekend and we have AVGAS & JETA1 available. The Ulster Flying Club will be hosting an open day with static aircraft display, static & air model display, and various activities / competitions for pilots. Runway lighting is available for those who wish to arrive early or depart late. Cloud Nine restaurant will be open with the possibility of an outside BBQ. FREE Parking is available for those wishing to stay overnight. Assistance is available to source local accommodation for anyone wishing to stay overnight

Saturday 15th - Sunday 16th August 2015

To book in, please contact the club and we look forward to seeing you then!

www.ulsterflyingclub.com

http://www.ulsterflyingclub.com/cms/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=504

https://www.facebook.com/events/466932613512737/

028 9181 3327

Rose of Tralee Festival Air Display is on the 16th August 2015.

The Nicholson family would like to invite you to their annual fly-in event at Derryogue Airfield, Kilkeel in N. Ireland on Saturday 22nd August 2015.

Airfield details are as follows:

N: 54.03.041
W: 006.01.786

Runway 18/36 Dimensions 470m x 12m grass

Runway 15/33 Dimensions 170m x 7 m grass

Airfield Elevation: 68 ft amsl

Frequency: 123.45 Mhz

Donations are gratefully welcomed during the day for New Beginnings Charity and also The Brain Tumour Charity.

http://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/

For further details please contact

Gary Nicholson +44 7740 984246

Greg Nicholson +44 7802 460966

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Up to date details HERE

This August, event organisers at the National Museum of Ireland: Decorative Arts & History are delighted to welcome renowned authors and aviation historians Maurice Byrne and Guy Warner, among others, to take part in a series of talks on Ireland’s aviation heritage.

Find out all about the Royal Air Force and Irish army aviation down through the years as the experts reveal air craft designs, jet and missile developments along with their knowledge of the history of transport and passenger airplanes in Ireland all the way back to 1909.

With a look at key players and aircraft owners in Ireland throughout history, this morning of talks is a must for aviation enthusiasts and those eager to learn how aviation helped to shape the Irish economy and how it played a central role in international aviation given our status as an island on the edge of Europe and the Atlantic Ocean.

Details: http://www.discoverireland.ie/Whats-On/our-flying-heritage-irish-aviation-history/510882

Free Ticketed Event

Sunday 30th August: ILAS Breakfast 'Fry-Fest' Fly-In

A V I A T I O N - E V E N T........Airliner Experience have been granted permission by Air Salvage International, C2 Aviation Ltd & The Bristol Britannia XM496 Preservation Society for a combined Enthusiast’s Group Visit  – Cotswold Airport, Kemble, Wednesday 2^nd September 2015.........

With this special permission the group of Aviation Enthusiast's will visit the Hangar & Maintenance Facilities of both Air Salvage International & C2 Aviation Ltd. ASI - well known Aircraft Disassembly and Airliner Maintenance facility, C2 Aviation – Aircraft Restoration & Maintenance on both Classic & Current Types & a visit to the sole fully complete Ex RAF Bristol Britannia XM496 Regulus. A range of Airlines & Aircraft Types........Guided Tours by former RAF Airmen & Staff........Information Session and Q&A’s........Places Strictly Limited.........Register your interest at airliner-experience@live.com

For more information and to register your interest contact, airliner-experience@live.com

www.facebook.com/AirlinerExperience

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As part of its on-going commitment to enhance aviation safety, the Irish Aviation Authority has organised three Air Traffic Control Open Days for pilots at its air traffic control facilities in , Shannon, Dublin and Cork.

The Open Days are intended to give general aviation pilots, including those who have recently qualified or are undertaking training courses, an insight into how air traffic is managed by the IAA. Information will also be given on the part General Aviation activities play in day-to-day operations and the services that can be provided to pilots.

The Open Days will feature presentations by IAA Air Traffic Control staff on air traffic operations, including airspace structure, services provided and flight plan requirements, as well as outlining information on some of the operational and technical innovations being progressed by the IAA. There will also be orientation visits to the air traffic control towers (Dublin, Shannon and Cork) and air traffic control operations rooms (Dublin and Shannon), which will demonstrate the operations and tasks of the ACC staff. Representatives from the Aeromedical and Personnel Licensing departments of the IAA's Safety Regulation Directorate will also participate.

- See more at: https://www.iaa.ie/atc-open-days#sthash.K3rbaQ0H.dpuf

Ormand Flying Club are holding a Breakfast fly in at Birr Airfield on Sunday 4th October from 10am. All invited.

More details at https://www.facebook.com/ormand-flying-club-164303499070/

DUBLIN

British Airways is delighted to be returning to Dublin with our Flying with Confidence course for nervous flyers, on Saturday 10 October. Our special one day course has a 98% success rate and we've been running courses in the UK and Ireland for over 28 years.  The day starts at a hotel close to the airport where you will be met by our resident Irish BA pilots and our Flying with Confidence team. Our pilots will explain how an aircraft flies, what causes turbulence and all those unsettling sensations that you feel during flight. Then our psychologist will help you to understand fear and teach you how to reduce your anxiety.  Finally we will all go on a 45 minute flight from Dublin airport to put theory into practice!

The course starts at The Maldron Hotel close to Dublin Airport at 0800 and the day finishes after the flight at 1630.  Refreshments and a buffet carvery are included. Complimentary parking is available at the hotel. The price for the course is €299 including the flight. This course is available for booking now, take the first step towards flying with confidence!

If you want to bring someone with you on the day for the flight only, you are able to book them on for €149.

More details at http://flyingwithconfidence.com/courses/venues/dublin

Ballina Fly-in: hoping for around 12:00 start to give guys time to get home. Refreshments available. There is a hotel across the road for anyone who wants dinner.

Sligo Aero Club are holding an instructor refresher training seminar in Sligo Airport on 24th and 25th October. We would welcome any instructors who wish to participate. More details from Ken O'Brien -  kenobrien@iol.ie

On Channel 191 and at www.irishtv.ie/category/ireland/connaught/roscommon

WHEN

Thursday, 5 November 2015 from 19:30 to 22:00 (GMT) - Add to Calendar

WHERE

Atlantic AirVenture Co Ltd - Link Rd Shannon, Clare IE - View Map

More details HERE

Free flight safety event

Teas and Coffees provided

Bring your logbook for a Safety Endorsement

Come along, meet fellow aviators

Website: http://gasci.weebly.com/safety-evenings.html

This years date is Sunday November 22nd 2015, doors open at 10am and close approx 3pm. Admission to this event is FREE.

More details at http://aviationfair.wix.com/aviationfair

This lecture is under the auspices of the Royal Aeronautical Society Republic of Ireland Branch and all are welcome (no charge). The lecturer is excellent and his knowledge extends to the often colourful after-life (of those who survived).

SPEAKER:    Mr. Joe Gleeson

TITLE:  "Irish airmen of World War I“

SYNOPSIS:

Several of the highest scoring scout (fighter) aces of the First World War, such as Mannock, Hazel and McElroy, were Irish. Many critical wartime aeronautical developments were made by Irishmen, e.g. John Cyril Porte's flying boats and Neville Florian Usborne's airships.

Many Irishmen who served with the RFC, RNAS and RAF in World War I went on to play a notable role in aviation history in Chile, Lithuania and Ireland during the inter-war years, with yet others still attaining senior rank in the RAF in World War II.

The lecture would seek to address the contribution of the Irish aces to the Allied cause, but will focus on a number of squadrons with a significant Irish contingent.

It will also seek to briefly cover Huston's role in Chile and the wartime service of the early Irish Air Corps pilots and observers from an RAF background, e.g. William Jasper McSweeney, Charles F Russell, William Percy Delamere, James C Fitzmaurice, Wilfrid Hardy and renowned Camel ace Oscar Heron.

Come and find out more about a Pilot Career at British Airways

Here at British Airways we are growing. More opportunities to join our pilot team are now present. We are continually introducing new aircraft including the Airbus A380 and revolutionary Boeing 787. We are actively recruiting now and for 2016 we envisage over 350 pilots joining the fraternity, with over half of these vacancies requiring direct entry onto our longhaul fleets.

We're coming out to meet experienced pilots who are interested in finding out more about what we have to offer in what we hope will be a relaxed and informal setting. The events will be run by the BA pilot recruitment team, and a small team of line pilots who are keen to meet you and to talk about life as a pilot with us.

This roadshow will follow a different style to previously. There will be a rolling 'drop in' opportunity available during the day as well as two set presentation times. Depending on the number of people present at any one time we will answer queries individually or through a wider reaching presentation. We have planned presentations at 10:00 and 16:00 with a 2 hour lunchtime drop in session 12:00 - 14:00 for general questions. Please do come and join us. If you can please book for the session you wish to attend so that we can ensure we have sufficient people on hand to give you the personal service you deserve.

The presentations are aimed at experienced pilots including those who hold type ratings on any of the aircraft BA currently operates or has on order.

At this time, we are not seeking attendees who are low-hour or trainee pilots, but if you fall into one of these categories we'd be delighted to meet you at one of the other events we support including Pilot Careers Live, formerly the Flyer Professional Flight Training Exhibition.

We really look forward to meeting you. Don't worry about dressing up for the occasion, we'll be going for a smart casual approach to keep the event relaxed!

More information HERE and on the British Airways careers website at ba.com/careers

RAeS Republic of Ireland Branch Lecture

Darragh Owens on  "The Changing Face of Pilot Education”

Wed 09 Dec 2015 at 8 pm, Wynn’s Hotel Dublin 1, All welcome. No charge.

Darragh Owens is an experienced flight and academic instructor on integrated training courses for the Commercial Pilot's Licence and associated ratings. He has been a postholder in Approved Training Organisations, and is also a regular columnist in the UK-based industry journal "Flight Training News". In this presentation Darragh will survey evolving concepts in pilot education, from ab-initio instruction to airline professional development programmes, and will highlight some of the emerging goals and challenges faced by this fast-moving, vital part of the aviation ecology.

Full details HERE

Come and find out more about a Pilot Career at British Airways

Here at British Airways we are growing. More opportunities to join our pilot team are now present. We are continually introducing new aircraft including the Airbus A380 and revolutionary Boeing 787. We are actively recruiting now and for 2016 we envisage over 350 pilots joining the fraternity, with over half of these vacancies requiring direct entry onto our longhaul fleets.

We're coming out to meet experienced pilots who are interested in finding out more about what we have to offer in what we hope will be a relaxed and informal setting. The events will be run by the BA pilot recruitment team, and a small team of line pilots who are keen to meet you and to talk about life as a pilot with us.

This roadshow will follow a different style to previously. There will be a rolling 'drop in' opportunity available during the day as well as two set presentation times. Depending on the number of people present at any one time we will answer queries individually or through a wider reaching presentation. We have planned presentations at 10:00 and 16:00 with a 2 hour lunchtime drop in session 12:00 - 14:00 for general questions. Please do come and join us. If you can please book for the session you wish to attend so that we can ensure we have sufficient people on hand to give you the personal service you deserve.

The presentations are aimed at experienced pilots including those who hold type ratings on any of the aircraft BA currently operates or has on order.

At this time, we are not seeking attendees who are low-hour or trainee pilots, but if you fall into one of these categories we'd be delighted to meet you at one of the other events we support including Pilot Careers Live, formerly the Flyer Professional Flight Training Exhibition.

We really look forward to meeting you. Don't worry about dressing up for the occasion, we'll be going for a smart casual approach to keep the event relaxed!

The ILAS annual Christmas dinner will take place in the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy on Saturday next 19th December at which the winners will be presented, including Gerry Humphreys who will receive the ILAS John O'Loughlin Airmanship Award. (see winners HERE)

Gerry in turn has agreed to give an after dinner presentation on 'air to air photography' with Frank Grealish showing a lot of his work, so all aviators are welcome - just call Aidan Power to make a booking on: 087 676 5207