We host a wide range of events throughout the year, from guest speakers, to aerial treasure hunts, fly outs, fly ins, summer hog roast, trips, BBQs, fish & chips, you name it, if we can put an aviation slant on it, we will do it! Students can learn from more experienced pilots, more experienced pilots can learn from students and enthusiasts can enjoy being closer to the aviation world.
This page will keep being updated as more information becomes available and more events are planned - so keep checking back!
Jubilee Hog Roast
Saturday 11th June 12 noon
WITH LIVE MUSIC 1-3PM!
Always a popular event for our members and their families. Bring a chair and enjoy a great afternoon at the airfield!
GASCO Safety Evening
Thursday 7th July 19:30
Barton Marina
Barton Under Needwood
Burton upon Trent
Staffordshire
DE13 8AS
Remember to bring your log book to get it stamped!
BOOKING ESSENTIAL - click to book
Monthly BBQ
Last Friday of every month
BBQ to be held on the evening of the last Friday of every month, the first event being Friday 27th May. If the weather is inclement this will be a pizza night. Bring your own food and join us from late afternoon onwards to watch the sun go down at the Airfield whilst putting the world to rights! Keep your eye on the Squadron Office webcam on the day for a sign showing BBQ or pizza that night.
Sky Demon Talk
Saturday 5th November pm
Learn how to get the best out of your Sky Demon!
Rob Hart from Sky Demon is returning to give us a talk - this was hugely popular last time and booking will be essential.
Save the date for now and the time and venue will be given later in the year.
Christmas Party
Saturday 3rd December
This year’s Christmas party will be on the evening of Saturday 3rd December at Branston Golf Club which is always a fabulous evening! The price this year is £60 per person and places must be secured by payment of a £10 deposit per person.
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL
click to request full details and/or to secure your place(s)
Christmas Fuddle
Sunday 18th Dec 12 noon
Bring a plate, wear a Christmas jumper if you must, and join us for some festive cheer at the Squadron Office.
Starting at 12 noon and continuing until the last mince pie has been eaten...
Burns Night
Weds 25th January 2023
Join us for our Burns Supper at the Squadron Office.
Places will be limited so booking is essential.
Shrove Tuesday
Tuesday 21st Feb 2023
Join us at the Squadron Office for a flipping good night! Be wowed at our pancake prowess and we will keeping cooking until you can eat no more...
We need to know how much mixture to make, so booking is essential - click to book your place(s)