Wings & Wheels – Sunday 1st September 2024
We are excited to announce that the Guernsey Aero Club will be hosting its annual Wings and Wheels Open Day on Sunday, 1st September 2024. This family-friendly event will be open to the public from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Event Highlights:
Aircraft Displays: Get up close with a wide variety of aircraft, including general aviation and corporate planes like the Eclipse Jet, the Channel Island Air Search Islander, and more. We’re thrilled to confirm that a Spitfire, courtesy of Spitfire.com, will be on display all day with the opportunity to view it up close, sit inside, and see it take to the skies in the late afternoon.
Guernsey Flying Training Ltd: Explore the Piper Warrior and chat with the team.
Vintage and Classic Vehicles: Stroll through our car park filled with vintage, classic, and supercars, as well as military vehicles and motorcycles.
Model Aircraft Demonstrations: Visit the hangar to see The Guernsey Model Club in action, including live taxiing demonstrations on the apron.
Entertainment: Enjoy live pop-up music and dancing in the car park and on the apron.
Family Activities: We hope to have a face painter available for part of the day. There will also be a photo recognition competition and model displays inside the Club building.
Refreshments: Savor morning bacon rolls, a delicious BBQ lunch, teas, coffees, and a wide selection of cakes. Ice creams will be available all day in the car park.
Raffle: Don’t miss your chance to win some special prizes in our raffle!
Admission & Parking:
Entry Fee: Just £1 per person.
Parking: Available at Forest and Le Rondin Schools for £1 per car, only a short walk from the event.
The first-floor Club room and large balcony offer excellent views across the runway and taxiways, perfect for watching the day’s many aircraft movements.
We look forward to welcoming you and your family for a day filled with aviation excitement and classic cars!