Click HERE to download the Registration Form

The event this year will be held at Shobdon (EGBS), a delightful field and one of the closest  English airfields to Ireland.

There will be on site camping and some limited accommodation as well as the usual aeronautical facilities.

The Details :-

Anglo - Irish Fly-In

Shobdon EGBS

Dates - Friday 29 May to Monday 1 June 2015

Full details from :-

Tony Taylor, Email arwt@btinternet.com
Harry Bennison, U.K. Mobile  07961 809 807

Guaranteed to inform and inspire YOU on how to become an airline pilot, the Professional Flight Training Exhibition is Europe’s leading career exhibition.

A career as an airline pilot combines a structured career path with excellent rewards. The view from the office window is pretty impressive too!

The Professional Flight Training Exhibition is an exciting career exhibition designed to provide all the answers for anyone considering a career as an airline pilot and is the perfect environment to meet experts and pilots who can assist you to make informed decisions on the career and the types of training available.

The pilot training journey

Training to be a pilot is a unique learning experience, which is character-building, complex, and challenging. The training demands high levels of self-discipline and determination, across a variety of physiological and practical skill-sets. But success will reward those who meet the required high standards, with a well-respected, exciting and fulfilling career.

Book ticketsThe Convention Centre, Dublin. 14th March 2015

Ask any professional pilot and they will tell you… despite the early morning starts in the depths of winter, delayed flight schedules and irregular work patterns, they would not change their career for any other.

By visiting this website you could have already made the first step to becoming a pilot. Take the next step and book your tickets now. Make it part of your checklist!

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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http://www.airwavesportrush.co.uk/

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

The National Flight Centre will host an instructor Refresher Seminar at Weston Airport on the weekend of January 16th/17th 2016. See www.nfc.ie for more details or contact the CFI, Ian Clarke at cfi@nfc.ie

“Setting the Agenda for 2016”

2015 was an incredible year for the Global Airfinance Conference Dublin, welcoming 1600 representatives from more than 68 countries and 600 companies in attendance, solidifying its status as the most important event in aviation finance.

In 2016, the premium event for aviation finance returns to the Convention Centre in Dublin.

SPEAKER:    Joe Maxwell

TITLE:          “Fouga Magister - An Irish Perspective”

VENUE:        Abbey Room, Wynn’s Hotel, Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1.

The Fouga Magister jet trainer was operated by the Irish Air Corps 1974-1999. The talk will provide an illustrated guide to the Fouga, from the first encounter by Air Corps personnel of the type in the Congo in 1961 to the  winning aerobatic display flown by the Silver Swallows in 1997 at the Royal International Air Tattoo. The presentation will cover the procurement, operation, maintenance and aerobatic displays by the Air Corps.

Joe Maxwell is the co-author of two definitive aviation books; The Irish Air Corps -An illustrated Guide (with Patrick J. Cummins) and Fouga Magister- An Irish perspective with (Radu Brinzan). Joe also produces the Max Decals range of scale model decal sheets featuring Irish and international model subjects.

Bombs from a neutral sky ...

February meeting of Newbridge Local History Group will take place in Sarsfields GAA hall on –Wednesday 17^th February at 8.30pm.

Liam Kenny’s illustrated talk (with support from Paul Cooke, Raphael Ryan and Oliver McCrossan) will mark  the 75^th anniversary of German bombs being dropped between Newbridge and the Curragh . Liam will talk about how the bombings were reported in the local and national newspapers, deal with the security context of the time, and the consequences of the bombing for neutral Ireland.

Directions for visitors: from Newbridge Main Street (heading west) turn down Station Road, continue along straight over the railway bridge, watch out for the Department of Defence HQ building on right, take the next right turn and Sarsfields GAA is immediately on the right.

Certificate in Aviation in partnership with LIT begins 23rd Feb 2016 in Shannon

This course is an exciting and interesting introduction to the subject of Aviation, it explores the basic principals of flight and some of the engineering that makes it possible.
The course covers a cross section of topics at introductory level and is suitable for those interested in developing their knowledge of the subject for professional or personal development.

Topics look at the practical application of how aircraft are engineered, operated and separated.  Students will learn about how the environment affects flight and how humans physiologically respond to it.  As part of the course participants experience a practical simulated flying lesson, a B737 NG Flight sim experience, plus the opportunity to get behind the scenes at a live aircraft maintenance hangar.  Our instructors are experienced aircraft engineers, air traffic controllers, commercial pilots and instructors.

Certificate in Aviation Class with Meteorology and Instruments Instructor Sean Walsh.

Professional Development
Individuals currently employed in the Aircraft Leasing or Aviation Support sector in non technical roles

Applying for Training or Degree Course
Individuals who are intending application for an aircraft engineering or technician training qualification or aviation degree course.

Looking at Aviation Leasing or Finance as a Career Change
Individuals who are seeking employment within the aviation industry in non technical roles.

Lifelong Learning
Individuals interested in developing and consolidating their aviation knowledge base regardless of career path or stage

Certificate in Aviation is validated by the Department of Mechanical and Automobile Engineering at Limerick Institute of Technology as part of their Flexible Learning Programme  at Level 6 Special Purpose Award 10 ECT
The course runs for 10 weeks 4 hours per week, evenings.

Date: Tuesday 23rd February  26th April 2016
Time: 6.00 pm - 10.00 pm
Location: Atlantic AirVenture Centre in Shannon Co Clare .
Student Fee: €495.00

RAeS Republic of Ireland Branch Lecture

“The Changing Face of Pilot Education”

by Darragh Owens

Wed 24 Feb 2016 at 8.00 pm

in the Abbey Room, Wynn’s Hotel,

Lr Abbey St, D01

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.

Members and Non-Members Welcome !

The First of this years NMAI inspectors day will take place in Limetree Airfield on Saturday 27th of February 2016. We hope to start at 10:00am.
All inspectors must attend. We will have two guest speakers on the day, and light refreshments will be available also. If you have any topics that need to be addressed on the day you can email the Tech Office in advance techoffice@nmai.ie

All NMAI members are also welcome to attend if they're interested, if you're not an NMAI member you can join up online HERE and then attend.

See website www.pilotcareernews.com/live/dublin/

The pilot training journey

Training to be a pilot is a unique learning experience, which is character-building, complex, and challenging. The training demands high levels of self-discipline and determination, across a variety of physiological and practical skill-sets. But success will reward those who meet the required high standards, with a well-respected, exciting and fulfilling career.

Ask any professional pilot and they will tell you… despite the early morning starts in the depths of winter, delayed flight schedules and irregular work patterns, they would not change their career for any other.

By visiting this website you could have already made the first step to becoming a pilot. Take the next step and book your tickets now. Make it part of your checklist!

Who should attend?

• Anyone with an ambition to be an airline or military pilot.
• Anyone currently in education with an aspiration to be a professional pilot.
• Career change? If you are considering a career in the skies and want to know where to start, Pilot Careers Live is a ‘must attend’ event.
• Military pilots leaving the service, now considering a new career with the airlines.
• School/College Career Advisors – An opportunity to gather reference material about the career.
• Those interested in commercial helicopter flying opportunities.

You do not need to be an expert on pilot training to attend. The exhibition will equip you with enough knowledge about the pilot training process, ensuring you get the best possible, independent advice at the start of your career.

Irish Women in Aviation

Saturday 5^th March 10am - 2pm

Conference Centre, Weston Airport

Organised by Myra Gleeson

Guest speakers, open discussion & book signing.

Tea, Coffee, Snack breaks.

Limited to 50 attendees. Registration Closing Date March 2^nd

Registration is by email

MyraForartyGleeson@gmail.com

Download Poster HERE

CV Preparation and Interview Skills Workshop

RAeS Lecture, Wynn’s Hotel, Lr Abbey St, Dublin 1

SPEAKER: Mr. Liam Murray

TITLE: "A Cost Effective Approach to Aircraft Component Maintenance“

DATE: Wednesday 16 March 2016 at 8.00 pm

SYNOPSIS: Liam Murray has led an interesting career in aviation from the RAF to Aer Lingus

through to serving in a role in Sales and Marketing with SR Technics. His talk centres on the many methods of maintaining a cost effective approach to component overhaul.

Members and Non-Members Welcome !

Tipperary Vintage Rally and Family Fun Day.

March 26th/27th 2016

This Easter once again sees the Tipperary Vintage and Family Day go ahead at Tipperary Racecourse with what is expected to be one of the biggest turnouts of classic and vintage cars, tractors bikes and trucks in the events history. Bolstered by last year's record attendance of exhibits the organisers are extending the display area to ensure that all can be comfortably accommodated in the racecourse grounds.

In addition to the fine collection of cherished machines there will be a display of army vehicles, a dog show, aerobatic display, large autojumble, children's activities, trade stands, and much else besides, with all the money raised going directly to South Tipperary Hospice. The show has raised over €100,000 during the years it has been running which has brought an enormous amount of relief and comfort to those who have suffered grave illness and their families.

The Saturday before the main event is now widely recognised as a bikers day with a Honda Fifty run starting off at 4pm and a supper to follow upon their return. Bikes of all types and age are welcome to take part in this activity which kicks off the riding season with an excellent money raising activity.

In addition to the older vehicles there is a growing number of modified cars attending which is a class of exhibit that is becoming ever more popular. The time and expense that goes into preparing many of these vehicles is worthy of recognition and anyone with a well specified car is more than welcome to bring it along and show it to a wider audience.

On a final note the organisers would like to reassure all their regular visitors and exhibitors that although they can no longer describe the weekend as a rally from 2017 onwards the event will continue in the same style and format well into the future.

For further details please contact Steve Thornton on 087 7579358 or Jack Leonard on 0862716931

Easter Sunday Fly-Past

GPO - Dublin City Centre - update

The Defence Forces have updated us on the Commemoration at the GPO in Dublin on Easter Sunday 2016, 27th March which is the centre piece of the Decade of Centenaries Programme marking the anniversary of 1916. 

In conjunction to the event at the GPO, a full military parade will take place, starting on Stephens Green at 10:00 passing by RCSI, up Patrick’s St., past Dublin Castle, Dame St,, Westmoreland St. crossing O’Connell Bridge at about 12:30, up O’Connell St. and ending at Bolton St. at about 15:00. Note this route is considerably longer than previous parades offering more vantage points (See map).

The parade will involve 3,722 personnel from the Defence Forces and Emergency Services, 78 vehicles, 17 Aircraft.

The first flypast, will coincide with the end of the national anthem at the GPO and will involve six Pilatus PC-9M aircraft (callsign 'Eagle section') using a brand new smoke generation system.

As the parade proceeds by the GPO led by Flag parties and Parade Commander, Cadets, Overseas, Veterans, Equitation School Horses, This will be followed by Army Brigades & Armoured Vehicles with the Fly Past of the 17 Aircraft from the Air Corps Fleet as follows:-

'Raven Section' (1 X EC135 & 4 X AW139)

'Hawkeye Section'(4 X Cessna FR172)

'Condor Section' (Learjet & Casa & 6 X PC-9M)

Website: www.droneexpoireland.com

GASCI Safety evenings in Ireland 2016:

- Free Flight Safety Events
- Bring your Logbook for a Safety Endorsement
- Come along meet fellow Aviators
- Free Refreshment provided

GASCI Safety evenings in Ireland 2016:

- Free Flight Safety Events
- Bring your Logbook for a Safety Endorsement
- Come along meet fellow Aviators
- Free Refreshment provided

Now that the weather is picking up, all of us in Ballyboy hope to kick off the Summer flying season with a Breakfast Fly-in on Sunday April 10th. The grills will be turned on at around 10am.

We will pop up more infomation in the coming days, but for now pencil the date into your diary and come hungry.

Looking forward to seeing you all! More details HERE

RAeS Lecture: “Drones: Aviation’s Wild Child” – 20APR/WE – from Paul Gorey

SPEAKER:       Mr Mark Prendergast

                        IAA RPAS/Drone Examiner & Flight Instructor/Aer Lingus A330 Pilot

                        RPAS = Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems

TITLE:              "Drones: Aviation's Wild Child “

DATE:              Wednesday 20^th April 2016 at 8pm 

VENUE:             Abbey Room, Wynn’s Hotel Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1.

SYNOPSIS:

In addition to being a drone enthusiast and drone service entrepreneur, Mark is an RPAS Flight Examiner with the IAA and Chief RPAS Instructor at RPAS Training International (www.rti.ie). His RPAS regulatory knowledge sees him working on RPAS Working Groups at a national level with the IALPA Safety & Technical Committee and at the European level with the European Cockpit Association (ECA). Having honed his skills as a pilot instructor in the Irish Air Corps he now flies commercial long haul with Aer Lingus.

Drones are the current tech fad and their potential seem limited only by imagination. Consumer and commercial users are ramping up their adoption of drones while big business and research funding is starting to pour in. But who are these drone operators and where do they come from? In this presentation Mark will introduce drones and look at what they do, how they fly and what if any the impact on the traditional manned aviation sector will be.

Members and Non-Members Welcome !

Is your RT rusty? Improve your RT skills away from the pressure of the cockpit in our 1-day RT refresher course.

RT Refresher Sat April 23rd 2016

This one day Radiotelephony Refresher course offers general aviation pilots an opportunity to refresh their knowledge & improve their RT skills.

The Radiotelephony refresher course is run by experienced Flight Instructors and Air traffic Controllers and will also give participants a better understanding of the ATC service provided in Ireland.

Through practical demonstrations of various simulated scenarios, you will learn what to expect and how to be better prepared to talk to ATC on your next flight.

There will also be opportunities to discuss and practice the flight scenarios relevant to you.

Full details at http://atlanticairventure.com/courses/radiotelephony-refresher-course/

Date: Sat 23rd April 2016
Location: Atlantic AirVenture Aviation Education Centre, Shannon Town, Co Clare
Time: 10:30-16.30
Fees: €175.00

Call 061 363687 to Book

Shannon Flight Centre
IRL / RTF / A24-12

Flybe Direct Entry Pilot Roadshow - Belfast

25 APRIL 2016

Join CTC Aviation and the Flybe recruitment team and discover more about the direct-entry First Officer and Command opportunities now available with Flybe.

Location: Hilton Belfast - 4 Lanyon Pl BT1 3LP, United Kingdom

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Flybe Direct Entry Pilot Roadshow - Dublin

02 MAY 2016

Join CTC Aviation and the Flybe recruitment team and discover more about the direct-entry First Officer and Command opportunities now available with Flybe.

Location: The Croke Park Hotel - Jones’ Rd , , Dublin 3, Ireland

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Carrickmore Flying Club near Omagh in N. Ireland are hoping to run a fly-in event on Saturday 7th - Sunday 8th May 2016.

Carrickmore Flying Club is situated near Omagh in N. Ireland.

Airfield details are as follows:

2 NM S of Carrickmore, co-ordinates:
N 54:34.276
W 007:02.654

Freq: 129.825
Elev: 541ft

RW 08/26

Length: 375 x 5 metres (plus 105 metre run-off area at 26 end of the runway)

All circuits are performed to the north of the field so it's a left-hand circuit on RW 08 and a right-hand circuit on RW 26.

Pilots familiar with STOL operations welcome.

For those of you who may have further to travel here are some suggestions for local guesthouses, etc in the local area. Camping is also available at the strip for those that like to get close to the elements!

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

The National Microlight Association of Ireland (NMAI) AGM will be held on Sunday 8th May at 12:00 in Clonbullogue Airfield. Refer to the NMAI Members Newsletter for full details.

Rescheduled to Sunday 15th May

Breakfast Fly-In at ILAS Field, Taghmon, Co Wexford from 10.00 am, call Aidan Power for details on: 087 676 5207

More details to come, see www.flylimetreeairfield.com for more information about Limetree Airfield

A Flight Instructor Seminar is will take place at National Flight Centre at Weston on the weekend of 21st/22nd May. Contact Ian Clarke (Chief Flying Instructor) for more information 01 6282930 or cfi@nfc.ie

Fly in Saturday evening for BBQ and Hooley. More details to follow.

Saturday 4th June 2016

Reserve Day Sunday 5th

Aim: To provide a flying challenge to fixed wing pilots that is both safe and FUN and raise funds for Prostate Cymru

The rally consists of a 50/55 NM course around scenic Pembrokeshire during which there will be timing at certain points and photographs and targets to identify with a spot landing at the end of the route.

We hope to have a BBQ available and while the competition is free sadly not the BBQ.

Pembrokeshire County Council once again has offered free landings subject to registration for the competition and uplift of fuel . Fuel is self service with a credit card. The winner will receive a suitably inscribed tankard kindly donated by Haverfordwest Air Charter Services.

There is on site a Café and within walking distance a Premier Inn plus restaurant. This is also a great stepping off point for a tour of Ireland.

To register and/or obtain more details please contact Malcolm Evans at mde@totalise.co.uk and also check www.pembrokeshireflyingclub.co.uk/fun_rally.htm

Our Annual BBQ returns on Sunday June 5th 2016. More Details to follow in the new year both here and on our website. But for now put the date in your diary!

New Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/athboyaviation/

Website: http://www.ballyboyairfield.com/

The British-Irish Airports EXPO is a dynamic, free to attend show providing an invaluable showcasing platform for leading airport industry suppliers and service providers, both large and small. In addition to the biggest Expo of its kind in the region, the British-Irish Airports EXPO will include a leading conference, a tour of Birmingham Airport, and a Gala Party that will live long in the memory.

More details at www.airports-expo.com

Lough Conn Airstrip

Co-ords: N 54:02.647 W009:12.943 Elevation: 70 ft AMSL

6 nm SW of Ballina Town

c/s Lough Conn Radio 123.45 A/G

Rwy: 09/27

Dim(m): 700 x 15

TORA(m): 600 LDA(m): 600

Surface: Grass

Circuits at 800ft, LH on 09, RH on 27.

Tel: 00353 87 8540001

Website: www.LoughConnAirfield.com

44th Guernsey International Air Rally on 17, 18 & 19th June, 2016

The Guernsey Aero Club will be holding its 44th Guernsey International

Air Rally on 17, 18 & 19th June, 2016

The extremely popular Air Rally will follow a similar format to other

years but with some fine tuning. Last year’s event  was a total sell

out for all events and included max numbers of aircraft.

The Saturday night decorated hangar extravaganza event this year will

have the ‘Saturday Flight Fever’ theme. It will be compared by

Tony Barton, and will include a meal, presentations, raffle and Disco

with a well-known local DJ. Fancy dress is encouraged to suite the fun

theme.

Book early to avoid disappointment!...........We already  have 25

aircraft booked.

Application forms are on the web site www.guernseyaeroclub.com  and

full details will also soon be displayed on the website

Book via the web site or Contact the Guernsey Aero Club via this link

www.manager@guernseyaeroclub.com   

or phone +44 1481 265267 or fax +44 1481 263830

Enniskillen Airport will be holding its fourth Annual “Fly-In” over the weekend:

Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 June 2016

● Free Landing Fee

● Free Overnight Outside Parking

● Free Camping on Site

● Free Light Refreshments on Arrival

● Spot Prizes

● Saturday Night BBQ (£16.00 per person) Booking essential

Contact the Control Tower for PPR and further information. Check out our web site or Facebook for updated information. There are many hotels and B&Bs in the local area. Booking in advance is highly recommended.

T +44(0)28 6632 9000

www.enniskillen-airport.co.uk

The ILAS Fly-in 2016 will take place on the weekend of June 25th and 26th.

Get the most out of your AeroExpo UK experience by flying-in. Registration has just opened for our July 2016 event so now you can reserve your preferred fly-in slot online.

AeroExpo UK showcases the best in General Aviation over three days at Sywell Aerodrome in Northamptonshire. Demo-fly the latest aircraft on the market and browse a range of related aviation products & services. An aerobatic air display, lifestyle area, free seminar series and evening entertainment mean there really is something for everyone.

Access to the show is complimentary for visiting pilots but please note a standard landing fee still applies (paid direct to Sywell Aerodrome). Your accompanying passengers also benefit from discount entry at £10 per person.

Visit the website by CLICKING HERE.

Fly-in on the Saturday with entertainment for visiting pilots in clubhouse on Saturday night.

Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FinnValleyFlyingClub/

Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Westons-Special-Day-of-Flying-for-Pilots-903858999722077/

A V I A T I O N - E V E N T........ Unique Opportunity - Airliner Experience has been granted permission by Russian cargo airline, Volga-Dnepr Airlines for a VIP Group Visit to the mighty Antonov An-124-100 ‘Ruslan’ and a new Boeing 747-8 Freighter for their new launch airline at the Farnborough Airshow July 2016.  

With this special permission the group of Aviation Enthusiast's will visit the Trade Day event as guests of Volga-Dnepr Airlines and experience external & internal inspections of both cargo giants, meet pilots & loadmasters along with possible loading demonstrations for guests to watch the technical operation for themselves.

Also included is an afternoon flying show along with static aircraft from all the worlds leading manufacturers. Airbus A380, A350-1000, A400M, Bombardier CS300, Antonov An-178, Boeing C727, Embraer range, KC-390, Dornier, ATR, Bell Helicopters, Blackhawk, C-5 Galaxy, Boeing P-8 Poseidon, Lockheed Martin P-3, Sukhoi Superjet, Range of Fighters, Turboprops and Business Jets and of course Volga-Dnepr Antonov An-124-100 & Boeing 747-8 Freighter. 

Register your interest at airliner-experience@live.com

www.facebook.com/AirlinerExperience

Website: www.foynesairshow.com

Website: www.brayairdisplay.com

More details to follow.

Home to the Midlands only Air Display and 2016 is set to be history in the making. With the largest air display to have ever been seen in the Midlands its all set to happen in Birr this Aug bank holiday Monday.
It's the perfect family day out with lots to do And see. Gates open at 12noon. Admission is €10 per Adult. Accompanied U16 free

A special event to celebrate the life and legacy of Roger Casement, one of the most compelling figures in the events of 1916, will take place in Casement Aerodrome in Baldonnel, Dublin.  You're invited to book your spot at what will be a spectacular day of outdoor fun, with market stalls, games, play areas for children, as well as military capability displays. There will also be access to the Air Corps Museum, which features a range of artefacts and aircraft, uniforms and memorabilia,

When: Wednesday, August 3rd, 11am-5pm

Where: Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Dublin 22

How: Tickets are free but limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. Click here to book your ticket. Up to 10 tickets per person available. Subject to availability.

https://www.facebook.com/NewcastleFoF

More details closer to the event. The Kilkenny Airport website www.kilkennyairport.ie

More info closer to the time.

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

The Nicholson family would like to invite you to new date for their annual fly-in event at Derryogue Airfield, Kilkeel in N. Ireland on Saturday 13TH August 2016.

Airfield details are as follows:

N: 54.03.041
W: 006.01.786

Runway 18/36 Dimensions 470m x 12m grass

Airfield Elevation: 68 ft amsl

Frequency: 123.45 Mhz

Donations are gratefully welcomed during the day for the New Beginnings Charity.

For further details please contact

Gary Nicholson +44 4176 4525

Greg Nicholson +44 7802 460966

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

More details to follow...

An airshow held during the Rose of Tralee festival. More details to be published closer to the time.

Sorry about the poor quality of the poster, looking for the original!

More details to follow.

Further to the resounding success of the inaugural Air Ball in June 2015 we are delighted to invite you to the Air Ball 2016 – Casino Royale.

The annual event, now in its second year will be hosted in Dublin’s RDS Concert Hall on Thursday, 1^st September and is in aid of Darndale Childcare Centre.

In collaboration with the Dublin Aviation Drinks, the Air Ball is aimed at the Irish aviation community and will offer a night of fun for you and your colleagues. The evening is designed to appeal to all ages and will offer a relaxed networking atmosphere, music and a silent auction, the proceeds of which will also be donated to the Darndale Childcare Centre.

So whether you fancy taking on the house or just letting your hair down, we promise you a night to remember at the Air Ball 2016.

The dress code is cocktail attire.

See www.airballdublin.com for more information.

Website www.airwavesportrush.co.uk

Click Here for a Poster for the event

National Frontline Services Day

17th September 2016

Parade starting at 12:00 from Garden of Rememberance to Trinity College for an Open Day Till 16:00

Family Friendly and Free Event

46th Irish National Balloon Championships, based in Loughrea Co Galway.

Starts Sunday 25th September pm  - ends Friday 30th September pm .

Flying 0730 and 1730 daily. 35 balloons expected.

Up to date event information can be found at www.irishballoonchampionships.com

End of summer breakfast fly-in everyone is welcome to what will be a great day as always. Also we will host yet another open day for anyone interested in learning how to fly. We will be on hand to talk and answer any questions you might have about getting started whether it's to become an airline pilot or to become a (PPL) private pilot license holder the Ormand flying club is where it can all begin.  Make sure not to miss this day as it could very well be the start of a new journey like some many others before you.  See you all on the 25th of September from 10am.

www.ormandflyingclub.ie

Details will be posted at http://www.iasa.aero/events/future-events-2/

Royal Aeronautical Society – Republic of Ireland Branch

LECTURE NOTICE November 2016

SPEAKER: Mr Con Clarke Former Corporate Executive - Customer Service, Aer Lingus

TITLE: "My Life in Irish Aviation - A Process of Change “

DATE: Wednesday Nov 2nd 2016 TIME: 8.00 pm

VENUE: Abbey Room, Wynn’s Hotel Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1.

SYNOPSIS: Can has had many re-incarnations throughout his career including:

•Traffic Dept. at Dublin Airport and City Terminal

•Involved in Handling all Airlines at Dublin Airport

•Station Management, introduction of new aircraft, equipment and procedures

•Handling Industrial Relations Issues

•Management of Cargo Terminal

•General Manager/Chief Executive Customer Service

•Chief Executive Restructuring for TEAM Aer Lingus

Con’s view of the process of change within the industry throughout his career, will be a unique insight from a managerial perspective on the changes the brought us to today’s airline business.

Members and Non-Members Welcome !

National Flight Centre are holding an Examiner Seminar on 12th November. If you're interested in attending, please contact the CFI, Ian Clarke on +353 1 6282930. www.nfc.ie

The Aviation Fair is held once a year on a Sunday in November.

The Fair will take place in the "Clouds Rooftop Suite" which is on the third floor.

Admission to this event is FREE.

Please visit: http://aviationfair.wixsite.com/aviationfair for more information.

Email: aviationfair@hotmail.com

Now in its third year, the Aviation Industry Awards continue to be the benchmark for excellence for those demonstrating best practice and innovation in the sector in Ireland.

The wide-range of categories cater to the individuals and companies who contribute to the fantastic achievements within this industry as a whole.

www.aviationawards.ie

Details, and registration link, on irishmetsociety.org

Seminar on Aviation and Weather

The Irish Meteorological Society will hold a half-day Seminar on Aviation and Weather in the National Botanic Gardens’ Lecture Theatre, Glasnevin, on the morning of Saturday, 10 December 2016, 10:00 to 13:30

Registration fee for this event is €10

Click here to register 

Programme:

10.00 - Registration

10.30 - Declan Murphy/Irish Meteorological Society: Welcome and Opening Remarks

10.35 -  Paul McCann/Irish Aviation Authority: Meteorology and Air Traffic Control

11.15 - Jurgen Whyte/Air Accident Investigation Unit, Dept. of Transport: Meteorological Reporting in the Air Accident Investigation Process

11.55 - Coffee Break

12.15 - Kieran Commins/Met Eireann: Weather from a Glider Pilot's point of view

12.55 - Malcolm White/Irish Balloon Flights: Meteorology, Ballooning & World Records

13.35 - Concluding Remarks

Programme Poster at http://www.irishmetsociety.org/programme

SPEAKER:               Mr Ken Townsend, Private Pilot

TITLE:                     "Building and flying a Homebuilt Aircraft “

DATE:                     Wednesday 14 Dec 2016 

SYNOPSIS:

Ken started, his journey into aviation with radio controlled planes, which led to the “real aircraft” from which he received his pilot’s licence in 1986.

He decided to put his hands to building a Colibri homebuilt aircraft which he recently successfully completed and flown.

Ken’s presentation will be on the construction this “off the plans”  built aircraft , including video of the test flight.

He currently flies out of the Newcastle Airfield and the  I.L.A.S. field south of Wexford where he keeps EI-EWZ.

His presentation will describe the highs and lows of undertaking such a project.

Members and Non-Members Welcome !

8.00  pm -  Wynn’s Hotel, Dublin 1.

Aer Lingus CEO Stephen Kavanagh will speak to the Royal Aeronautical Society Republic of Ireland Branch on Wednesday 11 January 2017 on

An Introduction to Aer Lingus – Guests, Growth and Gateway.

The venue is the Abbey Room in Wynn’s Hotel, Lr Abbey St, Dublin 1 at 8pm.

All are welcome and there is no charge.

Networking at Global Airfinance Dublin just got easier

What's new in 2017?
► Open access to the ground floor of the CCD to absolutely everyone in our new AFJ Connect Open Lounge
► A free shuttle bus between the CCD and the Shelbourne Hotel, so you won't miss a single meeting.
► Free drinks reception on Wednesday 18th January hosted by KPMG, open to delegates and non-delegates.

View the brochure to find out more.

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 at the airlines HQ base – London Luton Airport on Monday 23rd January 2017.........

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

And view www.facebook.com/AirlinerExperience

A flight instructor refresher seminar will take place at Newcastle Airfield (EINC) on the weekend of January 28th and 29th starting at 09:15. Full details are available from Tim Stevens - timstevens@eircom.net

SPEAKER:  Mr Gregory Dunne

                     Lecturer in Aviation Technology

TITLE:   ‘Virtual Maintenance Training ’                                           

                  - The use of VMT Simulation in Aircraft Maintenance Apprenticeship Training’

DATE:  Wednesday 22 Feb 2017 8 pm

VENUE: Wynn’s Hotel, Dublin 1

SYNOPSIS:

Gregory Dunne is a Lecturer in Aviation Technology in the Dublin Institute of Technology. During his career, he has seen a dramatic shift in training methods  from a pure theoretical level to an increased ‘hands-on’ approach to student development.

We have seen the proven ability of simulation to enhance pilot training. The introduction of maintenance scenario simulators is attempting to replicate its success as applied to the flying community. Gregory will explain how these simulators can be used to provide engineering students with a broad range of activities to improve their learning experience.

'King of all Balloons': the first manned ascent from Cork in 1816, and other early Irish aerial adventures. Cork Historical & Archaeological Society, Crawford Art Gallery, 8pm. Talk by Mark Davies.

A V I A T I O N - E V E N T........ Lufthansa Calling – A Final Opportunity............. 

Airliner Experience has been granted permission by world class aircraft maintenance provider, Lufthansa Technik - Hamburg for an Enthusiasts Group Visit to the impressive Hamburg facility.

This Once Off visit will take place on Thursday March 2^nd 2017 and is a one day event avoiding the requirement of an overnight Hotel stay and a second day of annual leave, thus reducing costs and delivering better value for each. 

Sadly, the world leader in aircraft maintenance, Lufthansa Technik is due to wind-up operations of the Lufthansa fleet and other third party airliners at the Hamburg facility during this year 2017. The ending of commercial airliner maintenance at Hamburg will see the company providing services for private jets only. Our visit will be our final chance to experience the famous facility.

Lufthansa operate all Airbus types except A319, including A380, A340-300 & A340-600, A330-300 even the latest A350-900. Known for their vast B747 fleet, of which the 400 series and new 747-8 Intercontinental are flown. And not forgetting their specialist Freighter fleet of B777-F’s and MD-11F’s of which several are still flying. Third party airliners always hold a surprise.  

For this final opportunity to visit the iconic German Aircraft Maintenance Mega Base and view some of it’s secrets along with a possible close up inspection of an A380 or B747 during a one-day visit   ..........Don’t miss out – Act now !

Register your interest at airliner-experience@live.com

View www.facebook.com/AirlinerExperience

First manned balloon ascent from Cork of 1816. 8pm. Kinsale History Society, Talk by Mark Davies.

The pilot training journey

Training to be a pilot is a unique learning experience, which is character-building, complex, and challenging. The training demands high levels of self-discipline and determination, across a variety of physiological and practical skill-sets. But success will reward those who meet the required high standards, with a well-respected, exciting and fulfilling career.

Ask any professional pilot and they will tell you… despite the early morning starts in the depths of winter, delayed flight schedules and irregular work patterns, they would not change their career for any other.

By visiting this website you could have already made the first step to becoming a pilot. Take the next step and book your tickets now. Make it part of your checklist!

Who should attend?

• Anyone with an ambition to be an airline or military pilot.
• Anyone currently in education with an aspiration to be a professional pilot.
• Career change? If you are considering a career in the skies and want to know where to start, Pilot Careers Live is a ‘must attend’ event.
• Military pilots leaving the service, now considering a new career with the airlines.
• School/College Career Advisors – An opportunity to gather reference material about the career.
• Those interested in commercial helicopter flying opportunities.

You do not need to be an expert on pilot training to attend. The exhibition will equip you with enough knowledge about the pilot training process, ensuring you get the best possible, independent advice at the start of your career.

The annual awards night this year to celebrate all of your achievements from 2016 is now booked!

2017 is also our 40th Birthday..... We hope to have a great turn so book early. Names to Ops please.

More details will follow soon but put it IN YOUR DIARY NOW! See https://www.facebook.com/events/230497320721662/

'One of the most daring efforts of human enterprise': two hundred years since the first air balloon ascent from Cork.Muskerry History Society, Ballincollig Rugby Club, 8pm. Talk by Mark Davies.

'King of all Balloons': Belvedere House and the first aerial journeys across the Irish Sea. Drumcondra campus, 6pm. Talk by Mark Davies.

'King of all Balloons': the first flight across the Irish Sea to Holyhead in 1817, and other Dublin aerial escapades. Old Dublin Society. City Library & Archive, Pearse Street, 6pm. Talk by Mark Davies.

Descent into the Bog of Allen by Windham Sadler, first man to fly across the Irish Sea, and other early aerial adventures in Ireland. Talk by Mark Davies.

Further details available at http://professionalpilotcoaching.com/

We will meet at 13.45 at reception and then enjoy 2.30 hours of interactive and innovative presentations of how professional pilot coaching works.

We will take time for a coffee, to catch our breathe, and have a chance to view the available simulators at the conclusion of the day.

The fee for the entire day will be €50 and will include all materials required for full involvement to maximise your experience.

To meet everyone's needs, I will combine some of the above aspects of Coaching to touch on some of the tools that can enable you to maximise your pilot career development.

To review I will include a reminder of the agenda of the day....

1. Maximising your Personal Strengths and manage your Weaknesses through SWOT*analysis.

2. Focus productively on your Professional Goals, using SMART* and GROW * models.

3. Develop your Interview Skills, through Confidence and Authenticity.

4. Recognise what is happening when you are at your Peak Performance.

5. Use your Emotional Intelligence, EQ* to develop your CRM skills.

6. Identify, and mature your Leadership Style and Aptitudes.

For best results, I limit the numbers who I can facilitate for the best learning experience for those present.

Further details available at http://professionalpilotcoaching.com/

Flight Instructor (FI/A) Refresher Seminar - 3/4 April 2017 at AFTA, Cork Airport

AFTA is holding a two-day Flight Instructor Refresher Seminar (Aeroplanes) on 3rd / 4th April 2017 at its HQ at Cork International Airport. This event is an IAA / EASA - approved seminar, meeting one of the requirements for renewal / revalidation of the FI(A) rating. For further information or to book a place, email AFTA at info@afta.ie, or telephone +353 21 488 8737.

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See full article and details HERE.

Carrickmore Flying Club near Omagh in N. Ireland are hoping to run a fly-in event on Saturday 6th - Sunday 7th May 2017.

Carrickmore Flying Club is situated near Omagh in N. Ireland.

Airfield details are as follows:

2 NM S of Carrickmore, co-ordinates:
N 54:34.276
W 007:02.654

Freq: 129.825
Elev: 541ft

RW 08/26

Length: 375 x 5 metres (plus 105 metre run-off area at 26 end of the runway)

All circuits are performed to the north of the field so it's a left-hand circuit on RW 08 and a right-hand circuit on RW 26.

Pilots familiar with STOL operations welcome.

For those of you who may have further to travel here are some suggestions for local guesthouses, etc in the local area. Camping is also available at the strip for those that like to get close to the elements!

http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=slugga ... 24&bih=644

http://www.an-creagan.com/accommodation.asp

http://www.sperrinviewcottages.com/

http://www.google.co.uk/m/place?cid=777 ... e%2C+Omagh

sluggan cottages - Google Search
http://www.google.co.uk/

http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/ ... 64%2C19478

Discover Northern Ireland
http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

CAPA’s Airline Leader Summit in Dublin gathers the C-level executives of the region to explore the key transformational issues confronting the aviation industry, as airlines metamorphose to adapt to change:

• How can FSCs regain their short haul markets from LCCs? - A CAPA “Boardroom” discussion in two parts
• Disruption: Distribution and engagement – can airlines survive in their current form?
• Are metal neutral JVs good for the industry, the travelling public and airports?
• Do airline industry associations have a future? - and where do LCCs fit?
• Can airlines and airports realistically continue to project high growth unless there are substantial breakthroughs in alternative fuels?
• Are airlines on the wrong track with branding strategies?

CEOs from all regions and business models will debate the disruptive forces at work over the coming decade at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit

-                      Gain inspiration from the industry’s key thought leaders

-                      Be supercharged by the trailblazers of companies who aim to disrupt the airline business

-                      Revise your way of thinking

You will leave the Summit with new perspectives on the outlook for airlines globally. Plus, new insights into strategy options!

Event website: www.capaevents.com/AIT17

Contact Name: CAPA- Centre for Aviation

Contact Details: Phone: +61-2-9241-3200 Email: events@centreforaviation.com

More details closer to the time.

See article at https://flyinginireland.com/2017/03/first-displays-announced-for-westport-airshow/

Details will be sent out to members. www.nmai.ie

An Instructors Seminar will take place during the week of the 29th of May and 2nd of June (exact dates to be confirmed). Anyone interested in attending should contact William Treacy (willliamtreacy@gmail.com - not there are three 'l's in the William). The venue will be Trim Airfield, however this is not in association with the TrimFlying Club.

Kernan Valley Flying Club are holding their annual Fly in on Saturday 3rd June. BBQ lit from around 12.00 to 18.00 all welcome. Click Here for details. 

Ballyboy EIMH Annual BBQ Sunday June 4th 2017.

More details to follow!

More details closer to the date.

Fly-in information 15th of July 2017!

As it stands the weather looks to be in our favour for our Charity Fly-In BBQ this year.

Information for Pilots:

NOTAM:
Runway Designation is now 01/19, and the North side has been extended giving a total length of 790m.

Freecall 123.450 for airfield information and joining instructions. Derryogue is an uncontrolled airport so all communications from the ground are for information purposes only, all manoeuvres are at pilot discretion. We will be as helpful as possible with setting up the circuit and assisting all aircraft on arrival and departure. As with previous fly-ins maintain a good visual awareness, the circuit can be very busy with up to 5 or 6 aircraft at any given time. Maintain good separation and do 'S' turns if necessary to delay the approach. Be aware aircraft may also be backtracking. Most aircraft will be arriving about 1300 local time.

All circuits will be done to the WEST of the airfield. Left hand circuit if 01 is in use and right hand circuit if 19 is in use. Please try to avoid overflying the small village on the left of the 01 approach and the houses to the East of the runway, our neighbours will greatly appreciate this. Please find attached a photo of airfield and areas to avoid.

On the ground there will be marshallers to assist with parking.

For departures and Go-Arounds we would ask that runway heading is maintained until 500ft AGL for noise abatement then make a left or right turnout as required.

An alternative airfield is "Aughrim", which is 1.8 miles North of Derryogue landing on runway 35 only.

Enjoy the fantastic the scenery the Mournes have to offer on the way! As well as the top notch BBQ and deserts. Please give generously! Check out the photos below of our great airfield and the fantastic turnout in 2016!

Information for everyone else:

We ask that dogs are not brought to the day, as they can run into harms way and cause problems.

Also aircraft can be dangerous and fragile. Never approach an aircraft that has a running engine, propellors can become invisible when turning. Please respect people's airplanes, do not touch any aircraft or any propellor, propellors can start without warning if moved. Do not cross the runway unless escorted at the designated crossing point.

Please give generously on the way in as we do this every year in aid of charity. The BBQ is guaranteed to be one of the best in the country so you don't want to miss out! We hope you enjoy your day as you see a vast range of aircraft from all over the island of Ireland.

Website at www.foynesairshow.com

The Bray Air Display 2017 dates have been announced for the weekend of July 22nd and 23rd. Details from the website at www.brayairdisplay.com

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. 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 subject to weather. FREE Parking and campers are welcome to stay overnight.

Sunday 23rd July 2017 -

• Airfield Open Day Activities for the public
• A great meal from Cloud 9 restaurant
• Static Aircraft Display
• Static Model Aircraft Display
• Model Air Display
• Flight Simulator
• Bouncy Castle
• Various Kids activites
• Light Airplane Trial Flights
• Helicopter Flights
• Ulster Aviation Society
• Newtownards Royal Air Force Association
• To book in, please contact the club and we look forward to seeing you then!

www.ulsterflyingclub.com

028 9181 3327

manager@ulsterflyingclub.com

The B/E Aerospace Festival of Flight 2017 will once again launch a full programme of thrilling events in Newcastle, County Down 4th & 5th August with the airshow taking place on Saturday 5th August 2017.

The airshow is the centre piece of the Festival where the crowds watch in awe as the sky over Dundrum Bay is filled with the roar of engines. There will also be a programme of amazing displays throughout the afternoon with the Aviation Village so come early and book your space!

The B/E Aerospace Festival of Flight is one of the major highlights in Northern Ireland’s event calendar, attracting many thousands of visitors.

Keep an eye on the website for full programme of events.

Sheelin Airfield will be having a fly in & barbecue at Lough Sheelin on August 6th 2017. All are welcome. More details from Gerry Lynch on 0872394411

So far Team Ravens are confirmed to display with more to be displayed closer to the event. See event page at www.facebook.com/events/394699257549804/

Details to follow closer to the date. LFC Facebook page can be viewed here.

ILAS  are having a fly-in to Craughwell in mid-August to coincide with their workshop on magnetos planned for August 12th & 13. Many thanks to the members in the Craugwell Flying Group for organising this.

Details:  Runway 160/340, length 600Mtrs;  N 53.14.792 W 08.41.300; Radio: 122.50MHz. Field coordinator Seamus Coughlan (087 1208393). Fuel (AVgas&Avtur) will be available on the field.  A straight-in approach is preferred for noise reduction reasons. For those wishing to make a weekend it, camping is permitted on the airfield and there are local guesthouses.

New Arrangements for the EIIF Summer Rally Fly-in

Having been unlucky with weather this June, we have decided to hold our Summer Rally Fly-in on the weekend we had previously flagged for the Harvest Breakfast Fly-in: so the Summer Rally Fly-in is now slated for 26th and 27th August. All of the other arrangements remain the same: Food and shelter, in the form of a marquee, will be provided.  People living in the immediate locality will be invited and usually like to attend, so this is our chance to show them what we do and make them welcome.

This year will feature a  spot-landing competition with a prize of a €50 voucher for the most accurate full-stop landing.  Announce your intention to participate and receive instructions from EIIF radio on approach.  If you are not happy with the first one, you can take off again for another go!

PPR required and available  from Aidan Power (Tel 087 676 5207) and aidansec@gmail.com. An updated airfield information sheet is now available at this link and in the Downloads section. Further updates will be posted as comments to this post.

Our intention is to plan a replacement date for the Harvest Breakfast Fly-in later on towards the end of the flying season, and to announce it here and by email bulletin in due course.

*** CANCELLED ***

Saturday August 27th

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Abbeyshrule

Fly-in / Drive-in BBQ

Date - September 3^rd 2017

Time - 11:00

Location - main terminal building

Friends and family’s of Abbeyshrule airfield,

You are invited to the annual EIAB event.

BBQ 13:00

No landing fees

No parking fees

So fly/drive or even walk-in to meet old and new friends even if the weather is bad, you can chat and be with like minded people, we will be there.

Let us know by 26^th August if possible how many will be in your group so we don’t disappoint anybody (BBQ)

For further info contact

John-      087 27 15 167

Matt-      087 15 13 344

Ned         087 22 17 834

Organised by the Irish Aviation Students Association

DESCRIPTION

SEMINAR LEADER

Rob Watts, Managing Director & VP Financial Solutions, Aerotask

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

- Introduction to Aircraft Appraisals

• What is an Aircraft Appraisal?

• Uses of Aircraft Appraisals

• Sources of Aircraft Appraisals

• Aircraft Appraisal Community & Governance

- Key Aircraft Appraisal Definitions

• Half-life vs. Full-life Value

• Base Value

• Market Value / Current Market Value / Fair Market Value

• Distress Value, Forced Sale Value, and Liquidation Value

• Securitised Value or Lease Encumbered Value

• Salvage Value and Scrap Value

- Types Aircraft Appraisals and Valuations

• Desktop Appraisal

• Extended Desktop Appraisal

• Full Appraisal

• Comprehensive Appraisal

• Financial Appraisal

- Aircraft Appraisal and Valuation Scenarios / Case Studies

• New Aircraft

• Mid-life Aircraft

• End-of-life Aircraft

• Lease Encumbered Aircraft

- Aircraft Appraisals: Art or Science?

• Sample Size and Value Ranges

• Economic Lives

• Single Unit Sales

• Last Off the Line Effects

• Future New Technology

• Reconfiguration Costs

Pembrokeshire Flying Club (PFC) is holding its 5th Fun Rally at Haverfordwest (EGFE) on Saturday 23rd September 2017 with a reserve day of Sunday 24th. It involves a challenging 60 nm navigation competition around the picturesque Pembrokeshire countryside terminating with a powered spot landing. This year PFC is pleased to welcome members of the British Precision Pilots Association (BPPA) who will also be entering. So come to see how you fare and this might be the start of a new flying journey. The main prize is for non-BPPA members. There is no entry fee but PFC is raising awareness of Prostate Cancer and will be looking to raise some funds for Prostate Cymru. Providing there is any uplift of 100LL AVGAS landing fees have been waived by Pembrokeshire County Council for entrants. For more details and an entry form please email Malcolm Evans at mde@totalise.co.uk or check the Fun Rally page at www.pembrokeshireflyingclub.co.uk
Bob Ellis: 07415 279 188

*** CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER ***

*** Postponed until October 1st ***

The Ormand Flying Club will be holding their famous Breakfast Fly-In on Sunday 10th September, all are welcome. More details at https://www.facebook.com/Ormand-flying-club-164303499070/

3rd Irish Aviation Students Association (IASA) Annual Symposium takes place on October 11th, between 09:00 – 17:00 in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry. See article HERE for full details.

Flight Safety Foundation have announced that the 70th annual International Air Safety Summit (IASS) will be held in Dublin, Ireland, Oct. 23–25, 2017, and will be hosted by Aer Lingus.

“We are looking forward to bringing IASS back to Europe,” said Foundation President and CEO Jon Beatty. “Dublin is a wonderful city and it is fitting that the industry’s premier annual safety event will be hosted by Aer Lingus, one of the industry’s premier carriers,” he said.

“I am delighted and honored that the Flight Safety Foundation has chosen Dublin as the venue and Aer Lingus as the host airline for the 2017 International Air Safety Summit,” Aer Lingus Chief Executive Stephen Kavanagh said. “Aer Lingus has been a member of the Flight Safety Foundation since 1999 and over the past 17 years has played a very active role in the foundation’s important work. I and my Aer Lingus colleagues look forward to welcoming the delegates next year to our home town of Dublin, the gateway to the North Atlantic.”

Capt. Conor Nolan, the airline’s corporate safety and resilience manager, is a member of FSF’s Board of Governors. He also serves as the chairman of the Board’s Audit and Finance Committee.

IASS was last held in Europe in 2010 in Milan, Italy. The Foundation’s European Advisory Committee, along with its International Advisory Committee, will take an active role in planning IASS 2017.

Aer Lingus is a unit of IAG (International Airlines Group), which also is the parent company of British Airways, Iberia and Vueling. IAG is one of the world’s largest airline groups with 525 aircraft flying to 255 destinations and carrying almost 95 million passengers each year. It is the third largest group in Europe and the sixth largest in the world, based on revenue.

This talk will be given by Mark O'Neill who is a Senior Flight Instructor with the National Flight Centre.

Admission is free, but as places are limited, attendance is on a first-come first-served basis. To register please send your name and phone number to westonwingwobblers@outlook.com or send a pm to the Facebook page Weston Wing Wobblers

ROYAL AERONAUTICAL SOCIETY REPUBLIC OF IRELAND BRANCH LECTURE NOTICE October 2017

RAES invite you to an Open Presentation by: Oisin McGrath (Helicopter Instructor, Irish Air Corps at Irish Defence Forces)

on: DroneSAR: an Irish Software App that intends to revolutionize the potential for enhancing Search and Rescue Operations” 

DroneSAR is an app that transforms basic commercially available drones into advanced search-and-rescue [SAR] platforms. It was established as a direct result of the collaborative input of four individuals who each possess expertise and skill sets that are specific to the world of drone technology, network and satellite communication, and SAR coordination and emergency response.

Wednesday 25 October 2017 8.00 pm

Wynns Hotel Abbey Street Dublin 1

Admission Free / All Are Welcome

A V I A T I O N - E V E N T

Frankfurt Main Airport – The Ultimate Enthusiasts Airside Tour +

Technik Museums|Speyer & Sinsheim

Airliner Experience has obtained permission from Frankfurt Main Airport, for a complete Enthusiasts Airside Group Tour of this impressive airport. Germany’s busiest airport, Frankfurt is also the 4^th busiest in Europe with over 60 million passengers per year using it.

This amazing Airside Tour will take place on Thursday November 2^nd 2017 and is followed by a day trip on Friday November 3^rd to Technik Museum – Speyer, 1hr 15min to the south using Germany’s high-speed train ICE and a day trip on Saturday November 4^th to Technik Museum – Sinsheim, 1hr 20min to the southeast also by ICE. 

With direct Aer Lingus flights to Frankfurt, the Airside Tour, in English by our excellent guide, will be on board a coach due to the enormous size of this facility. Aspects encountered will include, taxiing aircraft, apron traffic, aircraft handling, aircraft start-ups, Airport Fire Station, A380 maintenance hangar, aircraft fuel depot, Cargo City North & South, cargo giants, aircraft take-offs and the ultimate...... watching heavies landing alongside the new runway meters from touchdown. 

Once our two hour + Airside Tour is complete it will be time for some “spotting” at the dedicated viewing terrace. Frankfurt, home to the Lufthansa fleet, is well know for attracting exotic and unusual airlines along with enthusiasts delights in the form of rare aircraft types.

A short train ride will take the group into Frankfurt City Centre where we can explore and take-in the sights of this city of sky-scrapers. An evening meal can be enjoyed before returning to our hotel for the night. 

The following morning, the group will travel by high-speed train ICE, to visit the first of two amazing Technik Museum’s, at Speyer. Apart from it’s displays of cars, trains, ships, submarines and space craft, Speyer houses a fabulous collection of impressive aircraft. Including an ultra rare (only one flying in the world) Antonov An-22 worlds largest turboprop giant, a Lufthansa B747 where visitors can walk out onto it’s wing, Russian Space Shuttle Buran, An-26, Mi-8, Mi-24, VFW Fokker 614 and so many more.

Saturday morning will see the group travel to Sinsheim and the second Technik Museum. Here we will enjoy more exciting transport exhibits  and the aircraft present will without doubt leave us all speechless.  The stars of the show, Tupolev Tu-144 (Russian Concordski), Air France Concorde, Tu-134, Junkers Ju-52, Messerschmitt Me-109, Canadair CL-215, DC-3, Dassault Mercure & more.

An impressive three day aviation tour representing excellent value and immense satisfaction among like minded enthusiasts.

If you are interested please let me know ASAP

Registration process will be through Airliner Experience.

Note:  Possibility for individuals to choose One Day or Two Days of the Three Day Tour 

For this exciting opportunity to experience the ultimate enthusiasts Airside Tour of Frankfurt Main “Mega”  Airport and to soak-up and enjoy some of the worlds iconic & ultra rare aircraft in the form of Tupolev Tu-144 & Antonov An-22 along with other treasures found only at Technik Museum Speyer & Sinsheim – Don’t miss out – Join us !

For an Outline Itinerary and to Register Your Interest email airliner-experience@live.com

View www.facebook.com/AirlinerExperience

The theme of the 2017 conference is prompted by this year being the 30th anniversary of the earliest steps towards aviation liberalisation in Europe (the 1987 first ‘aviation package’). This year’s conference will seek to use the lessons of the last three decades of reform to propose an agenda for the future, facing new challenges like the rise of protectionism after Brexit and Trump and new technologies disrupting the development of the industry.

The conference will cover the following issues:

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●  The third package in retrospective: Did consumers gain (and legacy airlines lose)?

●   Restructuring the Industry: Changes in the Business Models, Alliances, Mergers and Competition Policy

●   What’s Next Europe? Brexit and Disintegration of the Aviation Market?

●   What’s Next Capacity? Inadequate airports and the slow process towards the Single Sky.

●   What’s Next Innovation? The impact of disruptive technology

The European Aviation Conference (EAC) offers a meeting place for industry, researchers and government officials from across Europe and around the world to discuss policy-relevant issues in aviation.

More Details at www.eac-conference.com

This date has provisionally been booked for a General Aviation Safety Council of Ireland (GASCI) safety evening which will feature a presentation from the Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU). More details will be confirmed closer to the time.

Michael Smith, who visited Ireland 2 years ago on his "world tour" is coming to Ireland this weekend for the European premiere of the movie and to launch his book “Voyage of the Southern Sun” at Foynes Flying Boat Museum on Sunday 26th November at 2.00pm. Foynes was the European destination & departure point for the first flying boats between Europe and the USA - PamAm's first commercial flyingboat the ‘Yankee Clipper’ landed at Foynes in 1939. The last flying boat to depart Foynes destined for New York was Michael Smiths tiny Searey which departed the Shannon Estuary on 11th July 2015.

For more information on the background to this event please see www.southernsun.voyage .... the opening screenshot features his Searey flying over Rosses Point Golf course following his departure from Sligo Airport

Those interested in attending are asked to book early - the museum has been flooded recently and only the reception area and cinema is available for this event. Contact museum for more details tel: 069 65416

SPEAKER: Mr. Tom Croke (Captain Retired)

TITLE: “From Chipmunks, (through Alouette IIIs) to A330s”

Tom has had a varied and interesting career as a pilot and in the field of Aviation Safety. Starting  in the Air Corps Tom was awarded the DSM (Distinguishe  Service Medal) and flew numerous and various aircraft leading up to the Airbus 330. In his lecture, Tom will trace the various milestones in his life/career and charts his progression throughout a diverse career that was both  challenging  and rewarding.

A V I A T I O N - E V E N T

Thomas Cook Airlines – Main Hangar & Maintenance Facility – Manchester Airport, UK

& The Runway Visitor Park – Group Tour

After a lengthy period of discussion, Airliner Experience has finally obtained permission from Thomas Cook Airlines, for an Enthusiasts Group Visit to the airlines Main Hangar & Maintenance Facility at Manchester Airport UK.

This exciting Tour will take place on Wednesday December 6^th 2017 and will include a group visit to The Runway Visitor Park located on the far side of the airport.                                                

The Main Event

It has taken considerable negotiation, spanning almost two years to receive agreement and invite from the very top at Thomas Cook Airlines for an Enthusiasts Group Visit inside the airlines Headquarter Maintenance Facility. Early morning and late evening flights with Ryanair (or Aer Lingus) will take us to and from Manchester. The popular and successful Medium & Long Haul airline operate a range of interesting aircraft consisting of numerous “heavies”.

Once Airport Security has been accessed, the group will enter this enormous Maintenance Hangar during the busy winter programme. Thomas Cook Airline staff from Engineering, Flight Deck and Management Departments will be on hands to meet and greet. The group will enjoy a company presentation and Q&A session. 

The airline operates a range of Airbus and Boeing types including Boeing 767-300, Airbus A330-200, Airbus A321-200, Airbus A320-200 and the ultra rare, extra long, only European operated, Boeing 757-300

A tour of the Powerhouse Bay will be conducted where aircraft engines such as Trent CF6-80, CFM-56 & RB211 are present. Bore-scope demonstrations performed on Compressor, Combustion Chamber & Turbine will be arranged. 

The Extra Ingredient

Prior to the main event at Thomas Cook, the plan is, after breakfast in the airport Terminal for the group to travel by local link bus (£2) to The Runway Visitor Park for a period of aircraft spotting at the dedicated viewing structures during morning arrivals and departures. Of course BA’s flagship Concorde (G-BOAC) is displayed here along with an RAF Nimrod, Hawker Siddeley Trident, Avro RJX & Monarch DC-10 forward section. Aircraft which frequent Manchester Airport daily include Emirates A380, Virgin B747, Singapore B777, Pakistan B777, Saudia B777 & Dreamliners of Thomson, Jet Airways & Hainan Airlines, not to mention Lufthansa Cargo MD-11’s.

If you are interested please let me know ASAP

Registration process will be through Airliner Experience.

For this exciting opportunity to experience the entire fleet types up close operated by long-haul UK airline Thomas Cook Airlines and to visit the airlines HQ facility with engineering displays and enjoying the sights and sounds of visiting aircraft at The Runway Visitors Park – Don’t miss out – Join us ! 

For more details including Outline Itinerary and to Register Your Interest email airliner-experience@live.com

View www.facebook.com/AirlinerExperience

REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT HERE

RAeS Public Lecture

'The Airbus A320 Fan Cowl Door Case: A Human Factors Scenario Analysis'

Speakers:

• Mrs Anna V. Chatzi | PhD candidate, University of Southern Queensland.
• Dr Kyriakos I. Kourousis, MRAeS, CEng | Senior Lecturer, Programme Director Aircraft Maintenance & Airworthiness Engineering, University of Limerick.

Synopsis:

Several Airbus A320 family engine fan cowl door losses have occurred in the past due to uninspected unlocked situations that have occurred in service. This issue is known to the industry for almost 18 years, however it has not been addressed adequately by the aircraft manufacturer and the various operators and regulating authorities. Airbus, in an attempt to address the issue permanently, proceeded in redesigning the FCD locking arrangement and
control philosophy, which were subsequently adopted by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), in 2015 and 2016, as Airworthiness Directives (Ads). However, as part of the EASA consultation process, a number of major operators (United Airlines, American Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Air Canada) have expressed reservations on the effectiveness of the Airbus redesign, on the basis of human factors issues, potential financial impact on operations and implementation cost. This brief paper intends to examine and discuss in a systematic way the possible operational and safety implications that the fan cowl doors modification can have in aircraft maintenance practice. It identifies issues in relation to this modification, introduced by Airbus and the European Aviation Safety Agency, which may prove problematic from the point of view of safety effectiveness and disruption of operations. An array of error-prone scenarios are presented and analysed under the prism of human factors in a non-exhaustive qualitative scenario analysis. Furthermore, a number of accident prevention solutions are proposed for each of the scenario examined, in view of the acceptance and implementation of this modification by operators.

See the members area of www.ilas.ie for more details.

RAeS LECTURE NOTICE

FEBRUARY 2018

SPEAKER: Mr. Enda Corneille (Emirates Manager, Ireland)

TITLE: “Emirates and their Growth in Ireland“

DATE: Wednesday 7th February 2018

SYNOPSIS:

Our speaker Enda Corneille has worked for Aer Lingus, EC Gen Consulting and IATA, before becoming Country Manager for Emirates Airline in Dublin. He is also a Board Member of The Joint Arab-Irish Chamber of Commerce.

Emirates have been involved in flying out of Dublin for approximately six years. His talk centres on the growth of Emirates in this time and the potential for the future.

Members and Non-Members Welcome !

TIME: 8.00 pm

VENUE: Abbey Room,

Wynn’s Hotel

Lower Abbey Street,

Dublin

A V I A T I O N - E V E N T

In Search of The Beluga..............

Airliner Experience has been granted permission by European aircraft manufacturer Airbus, for an Enthusiasts Group Visit to the impressive Airbus UK - Broughton facility.

This Once Off visit will take place on February 8th 2018.

When it comes to Airbus Industries the big names are Toulouse and Hamburg. Often Spain and the UK are forgotten about. The Broughton facility in North Wales is where the wings for the giant A380, new to the market A350, the A330 and A320 family are manufactured along with other major components.

Transportation of these enormous and awkward sections is performed by a complicated logistics operation combining air, sea and road. By air it’s the role of the Airbus A300-600ST Beluga fleet to deliver the goods. It is not often members of the public gain access to Airbus UK – Broughton. Our group visit will see us enter the manufacturing facility where we will view the wing production process among other operations.

If an Airbus Beluga is present during our visit, there is a possibility we may view the aircraft. With only five in existence the Beluga is truly a rare aircraft. A replacement for the ageing A300-600ST Beluga is currently being developed by Airbus based on the A330-200. With flight testing planned to begin during 2018 the Beluga XL is expected to enter service with the manufacturer in 2019. Our visit may be the final chance to experience the original Beluga at this famous facility.

For this unique opportunity to visit the iconic Airbus UK production facility and view some of it’s secrets along with a possible Airbus Beluga viewing - Don’t miss out – Act now !

Airbus Awaits.............

If you are interested please let me know ASAP

Registration process will be through Airliner Experience.

For more details including Outline Itinerary and to Register Your Interest email airliner-experience@live.com

View www.facebook.com/AirlinerExperience

John Kearney will speak about Community Rapid Response attempting to deliver professional pre-hospital care directly to the site of medical emergencies throughout Ireland.

The group intends to provide the Republic’s first dedicated charity funded helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS).

Join the aviation industry for a spectacular evening of networking and entertainment.

The 2018 Aviation Gala Ball will be held on the 9th of March in the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road and will be a Black Tie Return of the Gatsby Themed Event.

This is an amazing opportunity to raise funds for the Irish Historic Flight Foundation.

Glamorous Reception will begin at 7.00pm

Tickets cost €200 per seat or €2,000 per table. Pay directly through the link on this site or contact the below for other options. For information on the event contact Lorna Mullen by email on AviationBall@heybackup.com or call 01 201 3388.

The IAA recognises the many benefits of supporting the IHFF and we really do hope you can show your support as well. We expect it to fill up fast so don't delay!

A talk by local historian David Power

Ballyroan Library

Wednesday 21st March at 6:30 pm

BOOKING OPEN NOW AT

WWW.BALLYROANLIBRARY.EVENTBRITE.IE

South Dublin Libraries has a good collection of photos of the aerodrome which is on display at Ballyroan.

https://www.eventbrite.ie/o/ballyroan-library-2184216231 

https://www.facebook.com/BallyroanLibrary/

More details to follow

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Who should attend?

• Anyone with an ambition to be an airline or military pilot.
• Anyone currently in education with an aspiration to be a professional pilot.
• Career change? If you are considering a career in the skies and want to know where to start, Pilot Careers Live is a ‘must attend’ event.
• Military pilots leaving the service, now considering a new career with the airlines.
• School/College Career Advisors – An opportunity to gather reference material about the career.
• Those interested in commercial helicopter flying opportunities.

You do not need to be an expert on pilot training to attend. The exhibition will equip you with enough knowledge about the pilot training process, ensuring you get the best possible, independent advice at the start of your career.

Details to follow.

Website Here.

Details to follow

Further details HERE.

Speaker: Julian Scarfe

Venue: Finnstown Castle Hotel, Lucan

Date: Thursday 3rd May, 19:30

Julian Scarfe is a Vice President of Europe Air Sports, which represents national aeroclubs and pan-European organisations at EASA and the European Commission.

Other than a cerebral few, most of us quickly switch off when the subject turns to aviation regulation. But this leaves basic but important questions unanswered. This session provides a great opportunity to get answers to such questions as:

• "Annex I"? - "Annex II"? What do they mean and why is it important to me? What is their future under EASA?
• Why does EASA not allow me to just build or restore any aircraft that I like?
• Why can't I just fly anywhere in my Permit aircraft and how can I get 'freedom of the skies' despite EASA?
• What are the options for pilots licenses under EASA and how do I train for them and maintain them.
• What privileges do they provide?
• I have heard EASA are out to destroy permit aviation. Are they?

Julian will also reflect on the next stages following the completion of the new EASA Basic Regulation and how permit aviation will be effected by the changes. His views on how small permit associations such as ours can 'punch above our weight' will be important in helping us to influence the implementing rules that will give effect to the new BR.

The possible departure of Britain from EASA is another hot topic exercising our minds at present and once again, Julian is well placed to provide informed speculation as to the effects and how it can be handled.

MORE INFORMATION...

Europe Air Sports
Established in 1988 as a non-profit organisation, Europe Air Sports goal mission is to represent the interests of pilots and light aircraft owners / operators in civil aviation regulatory developments.

EAS supports a European regulatory environment that is proportionate to the complexity of aircraft and the nature of flight operation. A minimal amount of regulation to ensure flight safety, access to airspace, free movement and efficient and cost-effective organisation for operations, are of paramount importance for air sports to survive and thrive

ILAS is a member of EFLEVA at European level, which in turn is a member of EAS.

Julian Scarfe

Julian has been engaged in the innovative safety regulation of general aviation for more than 8 years. He flies a 1966 Twin Comanche around the UK and Europe, under IFR and VFR, for both business and leisure.

He is a proponent of total system safety management, based on evidence and risk, and participates in a number of strategic safety groups at the EASA, including the GA Task Force and the GA Sectorial Committee. He chaired the rulemaking group at EASA that developed aircrew and operational requirements for the use of Performance Based Navigation. In 2012, he was a member of the Challenge Panel that undertook the Red Tape Challenge of the UK's regulation of GA. More recently, he organised and facilitated a workshop at EASA aimed at alleviating the regulatory/certification requirements for electronic conspicuity deployment in GA.

In 2016 and 2017, he was closely involved with the recast of the Basic Regulation, including an invitation to discuss specific aspects of it in the Council's Aviation Working Group.

NMAI AGM & Fly-In will take place at Limetree Airfield on Saturday 5th Mat at 12:00. Details will be sent directly to members.

Carrickmore Flying Club near Omagh in N. Ireland are hoping to run a fly-in event on Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th May 2018.

Carrickmore Flying Club is situated near Omagh in N. Ireland.

Airfield details are as follows:

2 NM S of Carrickmore, co-ordinates:
N 54:34.276
W 007:02.654

Freq: 129.825
Elev: 541ft

RW 08/26

Length: 375 x 5 metres (plus 105 metre run-off area at 26 end of the runway)

All circuits are performed to the north of the field so it's a left-hand circuit on RW 08 and a right-hand circuit on RW 26.

Pilots familiar with STOL operations welcome.

Should the weather be unsuitable the backup dates will be the 26th & 27th May 2018.

For those of you who may have further to travel here are some suggestions for local guesthouses, etc in the local area. Camping is also available at the strip for those that like to get close to the elements!

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

A V I A T I O N - E V E N T

The ATR - Inside Out..............

Stobart Air – Group Visit - Hangar 6 Maintenance Facility – Dublin Airport

Airliner Experience has obtained permission from Stobart Air and Dublin Airport Authority for an Enthusiasts Group Visit to the airlines Maintenance Facility at Hangar 6, Dublin Airport.

This exciting Tour will take place on Tuesday May 15^th 2018.

The Visit

The reasonably ‘new-comer’ to the airline industry, Stobart Air has essentially been operating the regional branch of Aer Lingus. Up until now, the single aircraft type fleet has enabled the airline to become experts in turboprop commuter airliners, using the venerable ATR. The 42 & 72 series of ATR have carved out their own niche for the airline and are soon to be joined by Stobart’s first jet aircraft, the Embraer E-195.   

Once Airport Security has been accessed, the group will enter the enormous Hangar 6 during the busy maintenance programme. Stobart Air Engineering staff will be on hands to meet and greet. The group will enjoy a company presentation and Q&A session. The aim is to enjoy an ATR in close proximity with an overall inspection of the type. 

For this exciting opportunity to experience the often over-looked ATR regional aircraft, seen often performing services into and out of Dublin Airport but rarely explored up close in a hangar environment,   Don’t miss out – Join us !

If interested please let me know ASAP

Registration process will be through Airliner Experience.

For more details including Outline Itinerary and to Register Your Interest email airliner-experience@live.com

View www.facebook.com/AirlinerExperience

SPEAKER:    Alan Downey, Sr. Project Manager at Willis Lease

TITLE:   “CFM56 Engines“

Alan  began his aviation career with the Aer Lingus Apprentice Class of ’91. He has been a line maintenance engineer for various airlines including Ryanair and Germania.  Alan is currently Technical Director for Willis Lease in Dublin and has spent close to ten years in leasing.

Willis Lease is a premier independent jet engine lessor in the commercial finance space and has been a pioneer in aviation solutions for over 30 years. As of December 31, 2017, the Company had a total lease portfolio consisting of 225 engines and related equipment, 16 aircraft and 7 other leased parts and equipment with a net book value of $1.343 billion in its lease portfolio.

The CFM International CFM56 series is a family of high-bypass turbofan aircraft engines made by CFM International (CFMI), with a thrust range of 18,500 to 34,000 pounds-force (82 to 150 kilonewtons). CFMI is a 50–50 joint-owned company of Safran Aircraft Engines (formerly known as Snecma), France, and GE Aviation (GE), United States.

The CFM56 first ran in 1974.Different versions have been used on re-engined KC-135s and DC-8s, on the E-3D and E-6, on the B737-300 and later, on the A320 series and A340

Alan’s talk will outline the history of the CFM56 model by model with focus on their strengths and weaknesses focussing on deterioration and failures based on the experience of Willis Lease whose engines run in every environment type for almost every airline in the world. In addition he intends to discuss the  current CFM56-7B fan blades issues.

DATE:  Wednesday 30 May 2018 

TIME:  8.00  pm

VENUE:  Abbey Room,

              Wynn’s Hotel

              Lower Abbey Street,                                                                        

              Dublin 1.

The only details so far about this events are HERE.

Website here.

All welcome, up to date details here.

Details to follow.

Fly-In on the weekend of 23/24th June, all welcome. Further details from James Morrisroe at 086 2500153,

Full details at https://flyinginireland.com/2018/01/efleva-days-2018/ 

Finn valley flying club fly in and barbecue Saturday the 30th June and Sunday the 1st of July 2018. Barbecue for visiting pilots both days. Saturday night session in the club house for any staying pilots and club members. Camping and local b&b available. Electrical hook up available for anyone wishing to bring a camper/caravan. Airfield details can be found on the website: www.finnvalleyflyingclub.com

Fly-In and BBQ at Lough Sheelin Airfield on July 1 at 17.00. Everyone welcome, BBQ weather permitting.

https://www.facebook.com/Westons-Special-Day-of-Flying-781022475347136/

The Nicholson family would like to invite you to new date for their annual fly-in event at Derryogue Airfield, Kilkeel in N. Ireland on Saturday 21st July 2018.

Airfield details are as follows:

N: 54.03.041
W: 006.01.786

Runway 01/19 Dimensions 790m x 12m grass

Airfield Elevation: 68 ft amsl

Frequency: 123.45 Mhz

For further details please contact

Gary Nicholson +44 7740 984246

Greg Nicholson +44 7802 460966

Information for Pilots:

Freecall 123.450 for airfield information and joining instructions. Derryogue is an uncontrolled airport so all communications from the ground are for information purposes only, all manoeuvres are at pilot discretion. We will be as helpful as possible with setting up the circuit and assisting all aircraft on arrival and departure. Maintain a good visual awareness, the circuit can be very busy with up to 5 or 6 aircraft at any given time. Maintain good separation and do 'S' turns if necessary on the approach. Be aware aircraft may also be backtracking. Most aircraft will be arriving about 1300 local time.

All circuits will be done to the WEST of the airfield. Left hand circuit if 36 is in use and right hand circuit if 18 is in use. On the aerial view attached below there are a few highlighted areas which we would like all pilots to avoid to create as little disruption for the neighbours as possible, this is gratefully appreciated.

On the ground there will be marshallers to assist with parking.

For departures and Go-Arounds we would ask that runway heading is maintained until 500ft AGL for noise abatement then make a left or right turnout as required.

An alternative airfield is "Aughrim", which is 1.8 niles North of Derryogue landing on runway 35 only.

Enjoy the fantastic the scenery the Mournes have to offer on the way!

Information for everyone else:

We ask that dogs are not brought to the day, as they can run into harms way and cause problems.

Also aircraft can be dangerous and fragile. Never approach an aircraft that has a running engine, propellors can become invisible when turning. Please respect people's airplanes, do not touch any aircraft or any propellor, propellors can start without warning if moved. Do not cross the runway unless escorted at the designated crossing point.

The Nicholson family would like to invite you to new date for their annual fly-in event at Derryogue Airfield, Kilkeel in N. Ireland on Saturday 21st July 2018.

Airfield details are as follows:

N: 54.03.041
W: 006.01.786

Runway 01/19 Dimensions 790m x 12m grass

Airfield Elevation: 68 ft amsl

Frequency: 123.45 Mhz

For further details please contact

Gary Nicholson +44 7740 984246

Greg Nicholson +44 7802 460966

Information for Pilots:

Freecall 123.450 for airfield information and joining instructions. Derryogue is an uncontrolled airport so all communications from the ground are for information purposes only, all manoeuvres are at pilot discretion. We will be as helpful as possible with setting up the circuit and assisting all aircraft on arrival and departure. Maintain a good visual awareness, the circuit can be very busy with up to 5 or 6 aircraft at any given time. Maintain good separation and do 'S' turns if necessary on the approach. Be aware aircraft may also be backtracking. Most aircraft will be arriving about 1300 local time.

All circuits will be done to the WEST of the airfield. Left hand circuit if 36 is in use and right hand circuit if 18 is in use. On the aerial view attached below there are a few highlighted areas which we would like all pilots to avoid to create as little disruption for the neighbours as possible, this is gratefully appreciated.

On the ground there will be marshallers to assist with parking.

For departures and Go-Arounds we would ask that runway heading is maintained until 500ft AGL for noise abatement then make a left or right turnout as required.

An alternative airfield is "Aughrim", which is 1.8 niles North of Derryogue landing on runway 35 only.

Enjoy the fantastic the scenery the Mournes have to offer on the way!

Information for everyone else:

We ask that dogs are not brought to the day, as they can run into harms way and cause problems.

Also aircraft can be dangerous and fragile. Never approach an aircraft that has a running engine, propellors can become invisible when turning. Please respect people's airplanes, do not touch any aircraft or any propellor, propellors can start without warning if moved. Do not cross the runway unless escorted at the designated crossing point.

www.foynesairshow.com

www.brayairdisplay.com 

www.ormandflyingclub.ie

This is a great opportunity to come visit our academy, meet with our instructors and staff, and of course take a look at our modern fleet of aircraft and simulators. Please be on time as our surprise guest speaker will be addressing the audience at 12.00 pm sharp.

Everybody welcome 🙂 post code T12NX7D. More details here and www.afta.ie

More details to follow.

Details to follow

www.airwavesportrush.co.uk

The Military History Society of Ireland (MHSI) by kind permission of the GOC Air Corps will host a Seminar on

Military Aviation in Ireland - The formative years 1912-1923

Sat 15th September 18 at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel.

Speakers:

• Lar Joye,
• Brig Gen Seán Clancy,
• Guy Warner (defending Dublin’s Trade, the role of air power 1915-1918), Brig Gen Paul Fry (retd) (A flying visit – No 2 Sqn in Ireland 1913),
• Pat McCarthy (Flying Training in Ireland),
• Joe Gleeson (Irish Aces of WW1),
• Lar Joye (the RAF in the War of Independence),
• Pat McCarthy (Irish Air Corps operations during the Civil War).

Also tours of the Air Corps Museum. No charge but ticket and ID required for entry (limited spaces). Free car parking, tea/coffee break, lunch. 

Sponsorship by Dublin Port Company

More on the MHSI at http://www.mhsi.ie/ 

Tickets at HERE

Article with full details of the event HERE.

The “Aviation Fair” is back this year, after a one year gap, under the auspices of Weir Park Books and Models, the Lucan based specialist transport bookseller. The Fair is on Sunday 30th September 2018 from 10am to 5pm in the Clouds Suite, Carlton Airport Hotel. Profits are going to Barretstown Children's Charity (https://www.barretstown.org/).

We intend that the Fair this year will be a family friendly event with aviation and transport related exhibits and collectables, also the Clouds Suite balcony will be available to view the activity on the runway.
Admission will be €3 per adult (children free accompanied by an adult) (proceeds to Barretstown) with free parking.  The Fair will cover all aspects of aviation activity and details of exhibitors and traders will be posted shortly on our website http://aviationfair.wixsite.com/aviationfair. If you have any queries regarding the Fair please send an email to: aviationfairdublin2018@gmail.com

RAeS Lecture - “How digital will lead the way in Asset Management” 

LECTURE NOTICE

October 3rd  2018

SPEAKER:  Alok Anand , Chairman and CEO at Acumen Aviation

TITLE:  How digital will lead the way in Asset Management

DATE:  Wednesday October 3rd 2018 

SYNOPSIS:

Alok began his aviation career as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer. In 2009, he founded Acumen Aviation, now a global group providing state of the art Asset Management services to the Aviation Finance Industry. Acumen has a wide customer base which includes major lessors and banks.

Alok’s talk will outline the usage of new technologies in creating an efficient Asset Management eco-system.

TIME:      8.00 pm

VENUE:  Abbey Room, Wynn’s Hotel, Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1.

More details HERE

More details HERE

The Weston Wing Wobblers are organising a talk for general aviation pilots by a meteorologist from Met Eireann.

Title: Are you Weather Wise

Date; 24.10.18

Venue: Weston Airport terminal room 20

Starting time: 20.00

Admission is free.

SPEAKER: Mr. Maurice Byrne
TITLE: “PADDY FINUCANE“

Wing Commander Brendan Eamonn Fergus Finucane, DSO, DFC & Two Bars (16 October 1920 – 15 July 1942), known as Paddy Finucane amongst his colleagues, was a Second World War Royal Air Force (RAF) fighter pilot and flying ace. Maurice’s talk will review the life of Paddy Finucane during the turbulent times of World War II .

Details at www.pilotcareershow.com/#show-dublin

Following on from the spectacular success of last year’s sell out event, I am delighted to announce the launch of Air Ball 2018! Please note Thursday 15 November 2018 in your diaries as a night not to be missed. Last year this event saw the Aviation Community come together to raise a whopping €58,000 for Darndale Children’s Centre.  The aim for 2018 is to raise even more money for worthwhile charities. I look forward to seeing you on the night! Details HERE.

GASCI Safety evenings in Ireland 2018:

- Free Flight Safety Events
- Bring your Logbook for a Safety Endorsement
- Come along meet fellow Aviators
- Free Refreshment provided
- Start 19:30

More details www.gasci.ie

GASCI Safety evenings in Ireland 2018:

- Free Flight Safety Events
- Bring your Logbook for a Safety Endorsement
- Come along meet fellow Aviators
- Free Refreshment provided
- Start 19:30

More details www.gasci.ie

Hi everyone we’re having a Christmas fly in at Lough Sheelin Airfield on 16th December at 11.00 all welcome,soup & sandwiches, come by air or road all welcome

Thanks,

James Mcenroe

Airfinance Journal Dublin  returns to the Convention Centre, Dublin January 22 - 24 & will be the leading global aviation finance event of 2019. The 2018 event had over 2,000 attendees, from 75 countries, with 60 private meeting rooms & pods available. Dublin is the largest global hub for aviation finance & leasing, so it is only natural for such a major gathering of the industries professional to be staged in Ireland's capital.  The 2019 event introduces an improved, personalised concierge service, an exclusive speaker line up and several new features you won’t see at any other event. 

Highlights: 

•           NEW Pre-event Airline and Sponsor networking party

•           NEW Experiential packages that embeds your brand in the delegate event experience

•           NEW focus on aircraft assets and valuations – real vs theoretical

•           NEW Connections Lounge – meet over 150 airlines

•           Exclusive speakers including John Leahy, Norm Liu, Daniel Roeska

•           Access to over 2,000 aviation finance, 38% of c-level & director delegates, from over 75 countries

Contact: Kate Skinner, E: kate.skinner@airfinancejournal.com W: airfinancejournal.com

More details HERE.

Full details here

For more details including Outline Itinerary and to Register Your Interest email                   

airliner-experience@live.com

View www.facebook.com/AirlinerExperience

In 1908 in Maryborough/Portlaoise, Ireland, Frank & Louis Aldritt, William Rogers and John Conroy commenced work on a Bleriot-style Flying Machine - the First Plane to be built and flown in what became the Republic of Ireland. This plane, safely stored throughout the turbulent years of the 1900s, including two World Wars, the Irish War of Independence and the Irish Civil War, eventually disappeared and was lost to the town for over 40 years until Joe Rogers, in tribute to his father, William, one of the original craftsmen, began his search to locate the record-breaking machine.

Teddy Fennelly and Alan Phelan will be giving a talk on the Portlaoise Plane (Aldritts' Monoplane) at the Midlands park Hotel on Thursday, March 28 at 8pm.

More details here.

Ballynahinch Castle Hotel in association with Occasional Press are delighted to announce the launch of This Flight Tonight by Tony Curtis & illustrated by David Lilburn on Wednesday 24th April at 5.30pm. 

This Flight Tonight is published to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Alcock and Brown flight by Occasional Press in collaboration with Ballynahinch Castle.

On the 15th of June 1919, a Sunday morning, Captain John Alcock and Lieutenant Arthur Whitten Brown landed their Vickers Atlantic Vimy in Connemara, close to the Marconi Transmitting Station on Derrigimlagh bog, a few miles beyond the town of Clifden. A plane had completed the very first non-stop flight of 1,900 miles across the vast emptiness of the Atlantic Ocean from Newfoundland to Ireland.

In a weave of archive documentation with his original narratives and poems, poet Tony Curtis explores the remarkable story of Alcock and Brown’s daring and dangerous journey into the unknown. His vivid account is packed with fascinating details of the flight and also gives us insights into the personalities of the two men, picking up their lives in the wake of the First World War - a war in which they had both fought and which had finally ground to its end barely seven months before they undertook their renowned flight out into the Newfoundland night and on into History.

The book is published in a paperback edition of 500 and in a special hardback limited edition of 150 carrying an original print by David Lilburn and Tony Curtis, 125 of which are available for sale.

Paperback edition: €22.00

Hardback edition: €45.00

Provide a platform for discussion and debate, to address some of the key risks to employee wellbeing in the ever expanding aviation industry. The aim is to approach the subject of emotional and physical performance from a non-clinical perspective, while also identifying some of the possible solutions applicable to our daily lives. Our focus is ultimately to support airlines management, regulators & government bodies to develop and integrate a sustainable wellbeing culture. This conference will provide a platform to merge our highly regulated industry to a more holistic approach, pivotal in maintaining safety.

Tickets available HERE.

About the event

United Technologies Research Centre is at the forefront of the development of new technologies enabling the next generation of air-travel, which will see a transition to more electric and potentially, all electric aircraft.

In this presentation Dr Diarmaid Hogan and Dr Ray Foley will present an overview of the challenges facing the industry as it journeys towards an electric future and the potential solutions and technology requirements needed to achieve this ambitious goal. The transition from hydraulic and pneumatic systems to electric systems, and from conventional propulsion to hybrid-electric propulsion places UTC and UTRC in a unique position globally to deliver technologies supporting the future of air travel. This will be a key element in the contribution of the aerospace industry towards reducing greenhouse emissions, improve operating costs, lower noise, and improve reliability.

About the speakers

Dr Diarmaid Hogan is a Senior Research Scientist at United Technologies Research Centre (UTRC) Ireland, where he is member of the Power Electronics Research group. He received his PhD in Power Electronics in 2017 from University College Cork, where he was the recipient of the Irish Research Council Enterprise Partnership Scholarship. At UTRC, he is involved in a number of projects spanning areas of hardware-in-the-loop and rapid prototyping testing for aerospace applications, advanced machine controls, modelling and control development for aerospace applications.

Dr Ray Foley is the Site Director at UTRC Ireland, where he has overall responsibility for the operations and management of United Technologies Corporation’s (UTC) European research hub. Ray began his career at UTRC in 2010, and has been involved in R&D activities supporting the various business units of UTC. Most recently he was Project Lead for the Collins Aerospace Systems program at UTRC. He has a PhD degree in Power Electronics (2007) from University College Cork. He has been a participant in several National and EU funded R&D projects. He is the author/co-author of over 30 conference and journal publications.

Admission

Free and all are welcome to attend.

More details here

Breakfast Fly-In - Sunday April 28th 10am - 2pm

PPR for from Aidan Power (087) 676 5207 or aidansec@gmail.com

Registration for all events is available at http://www.ilas.ie 

Carrickmore Flying Club near Omagh in N. Ireland are hoping to run a fly-in event on Saturday 4th - Sunday 5th May 2019.

Carrickmore Flying Club is situated near Omagh in N. Ireland.

Airfield details are as follows:

2 NM S of Carrickmore, co-ordinates:
N 54:34.276
W 007:02.654

Freq: 129.825
Elev: 541ft

RW 08/26

Length: 467 x 5 metres

All circuits are performed to the north of the field so it's a left-hand circuit on RW 08 and a right-hand circuit on RW 26.

Pilots familiar with STOL operations welcome.

For those of you who may have further to travel here are some suggestions for local guesthouses, etc in the local area. Camping is also available at the strip for those that like to get close to the elements!

Looking forward to seeing you all there.

The NMAI AGM / Fly-In will be held on Sunday the 19/05/2019 in Limetree. AGM will start at 12:30 followed by a BBQ and Fly-In. NMAI Members only at the AGM but all welcome to the fly-in.

Ballyboy Fly-in and Family Fun Day 2019

Our planning is continuing for this year's Fly-in and Family Fun Day in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland so be sure to put Sunday June 2nd into your diary for a great day out. So far we have raised over EUR50,000 for this great charity and this year we are planning some excellent displays and entertainment for you to enjoy.

Last year we welcomed over 1,000 visitors and dozens of visiting aircraft to the airfield in glorious weather, making this a memorable day out for all who attended. 2019 is Ballyboy Airfield's 25th birthday, so we will have something extra to celebrate too!

Keep checking back for more details here and on our website for the latest updates!

The Guernsey Aero Club will be holding its 46th Guernsey Air Rally on 7, 8 & 9th June, 2019. This extremely popular event will follow a tried and trusted format providing entrants with a weekend of activity. Last year’s event was a total sell out for all events and included a near maximum number of aircraft.

The popular Saturday NAVEX will be over Brittany. The Saturday night Hangar Party this year will have the “Around the World in AV80 Days” theme and will include a 3 course meal, presentations, raffle and back by popular demand is Island FM’s own Josh Gabriel and his floor filling Disco. Fancy dress is encouraged.

Book early to avoid disappointment!

The on-line application form goes live on 1st January 2019 at www.guernseyaeroclub.com  and full details will also soon be displayed. Book via the web site or contact the Guernsey Aero Club on manager@guernseyaeroclub.com or phone +44 1481 265267 or fax +44 1481 263830 for more details.

Enterprise Ireland + Travel Massive presents an evening of one-on-one interviews plus Q&A with leading travel stakeholders from the US and Ireland. Come hear key insights, ask questions, and network with industry peers and leaders.

Confirmed speakers include:

* Kyle Lloyd, Innovation Manager, American Airlines
* Spencer Kaiser, Principal Architect, Emerging Tech Team, American Airlines
* John Hurley, CTO, Ryanair
* Bobby Healy, Co-founder Car Trawler, CEO and Founder of Manna.aero
* Ornagh Hoban, CMO, Datalex
* Máire P. Walsh, SVP Digital Technologies, Enterprise Ireland

Website Here

Midsummer Fly-In - June 22 - 23rd 10am - 5pm, Saturday BBQ 4pm, Sunday BBQ 1pm

Please register at www.ilas.ie especially if availing of the BBQ

PPR for from Aidan Power (087) 676 5207 or aidansec@gmail.com

Displays still to be confirmed but with the earlier date this year there's a chance the Red Arrows may be able to display prior to their overseas tour in August and September. Unofficial Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NewcastleFoF/

Experimental Days is an event dedicated to aircraft builders and restorers. Aircraft from all over Europe fly to Sanicole Airfield in Belgium for a weekend filled with aviation joy. All aircraft of any type are welcome to join!

In 2017 and 2018 this event was temporary renamed to EFLEVA Days, to support the European Federation of Light, Experimental and Vintage Aircraft (EFLEVA), but in 2019 it will be back under it's original name and concept. More details at www.experimentaldays.be

Bader Braves Young Aviators Day at Ulster Flying Club, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 8SG, will take place on Saturday 6th July 2019. The club will have an open day on Sunday 7th July.

Please note that to allow for necessary admin, entries will close 3 weeks before the event, on 14th June, so we advise that you complete the application form below promptly to avoid disappointment.

The safety of our Braves and their enjoyment of the day is always our primary concern and, in the case of bad weather or any other events that may compromise this, we will act on the advice of the controlling bodies of the airfield concerned and it may be necessary to cancel or postpone the event at short notice. Should this be the case, please be assured we will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible.

A special event commemorating the 80th anniversary of the first commercial passenger flight to Foynes and the 30th anniversary of the official opening of the Foynes Flying Boat Museum will be held on the weekend of July 6th & 7th.

The Special Day of Flying will return to Newcastle Airfield in 2019. Further details to be published closer to the time.

The Ulster Flying Club will be hosting the annual airfield open day on Sunday 7th July 2019 at Newtownards Airport between 10am & 6pm. Everyone is welcome, FREE of charge.

Various Activities will be available for all to enjoy 

• Light Aircraft flights
• Aircraft tours and a chance to meet our pilots
• Helicopter flights
• Static Aircraft display
• Ulster Aviation Society
• Bounce a Roo’s Bouncy Castles and fun fair
• RAF Cadets (825 Bangor)
• Ards Peninsula First Responders
• Model Aircraft air display
• Static Model Aircraft display
• Real Crazy Golf
• Cloud 9 restaurant
• Swift Catering
• RAF Wings Collection and more!

We are extremely proud of this fast growing event and want all visitors to have a great day out! If the weather conditions are not suitable for the event, it may be cancelled last minute. We will endeavour to arrange an alternative date before 31st August 2019.

Visiting by Air

No PPR is required for any flights visiting on 6th – 7th July but if you would give us a courtesy call or send a PPR form, it would be greatly appreciated! Parking will be on the grass field next to the crowd line. Landing, overnight parking and hangarage charges (if avail) are waived during the event.

More information available on our website: http://ulsterflyingclub.com/2017/airfield-open-day/

The Aviation Industry Awards are back for 2019. The entry deadline is 17:30, Wednesday, April 10th, for details on entering please visit www.aviationawards.ie/how-to-enter

Details to follow.

You are all very welcome to our annual fly in BBQ. Last year we had 80+ aircraft from all over the U.K. and Ireland visiting. For folks travelling from mainland U.K. we can help arrange transport and accommodation if required! The airfield has now been extended to 790m of good grass. Aim to arrive between 12-2pm, but obviously we can accommodate early or late arrivals. Perhaps make a weekend of flying in Ireland! Hope to see you there!

Details to follow

The 2019 Birr Air Display takes places on August Bank Holiday Monday, August 5th 2019. More details to follow closer to the time.

Join us on Friday 9th August for the Shannon Aviation Museum Fundraiser! Music by Big Generator, Raffles for Aerobatic flights, Vintage Airplane Flight, Intro Flights and lots more! Spot Prizes for Best Aviation themed outfit, Join the party, have a fun night out and support the Museum! Kindly Hosted by the fantastic 4 star Hotel Treacys Oakwood Hotel Shannon with finger food provided.

Thanks to our fantastic Donors and Corporate Membership we have raised €63,000 of the €95.000 we need to cofund the €160,000 grant and to complete the project. We hope to raise €10,000 through this event, so please share and spread the word. Everyone is welcome!

Details HERE.

All welcome. More details closer to the event.

Harvest Fly-In - Aug 25th 10am - 2pm

PPR for from Aidan Power (087) 676 5207 or aidansec@gmail.com

Registration for all events is available at http://www.ilas.ie 

Line up to be announced closer to the time. www.airwavesportrush.co.uk

The “Aviation Fair” is back this year under the auspices of Weir Park Books and Models, the Lucan based specialist transport bookseller.  Profits are going to Barretstown Children's Charity (https://www.barretstown.org/).  We intend that the Fair this year will be a family friendly event with aviation and transport related exhibits and collectables, also the Clouds Suite balcony will be available to view the activity on the runway.  Admission will be €3 per adult (children free accompanied by an adult) (proceeds to Barretstown) with free parking.  The Fair will cover all aspects of aviation activity and details of exhibitors and traders will be posted here. If you have any queries regarding the Fair please send an email to: weirparkbooks@gmail.com

Details closer to the time.

Plans have been unveiled for the inaugural Cobh Air Spectacular, which promises to be the largest air show ever seen in the history of Cork Harbour.

Dozens of aircraft, including the Aero Superbatics Wing Walkers and the Strike Masters jet display teams, have already confirmed for the event on July 12th, 2020. Some of Ireland’s most skilled aerobatic pilots have also committed to the event which is expected to draw up to 100,000 to vantage points across Cobh and the lower harbour.

Organisers are promising single engine aerobatics, historical aircraft flypasts and displays from the Irish Coastguard and RNLI. The event has been timed to coincide with Cork 300, which celebrates three centuries of activity at the Royal Cork Yacht Club.

Event Organiser Captain Rich MacIlwraith says the Cobh Air Spectacular represents the culmination of years of planning; “Having been involved with airshows around the world, I have always believed that Cork Harbour provides the best natural backdrop for an event of this kind. We have already attracted an amazing line-up, with more announcements to come. This event will be unlike anything we have ever seen on the south coast, and marks a huge opportunity to establish Cobh and the lower harbour as a regular venue for a world class airshow”.

See more details at www.cobhairspectacular.com