The weather during 2012 resulted in many events being cancelled across the country so it seemed a little optimistic to expect the planned pre-hibernation fly-in to benefit from good weather but the day turned out to be one of the best of the year weatherwise which resulted in many pilots flying in. It was a beautiful sunny day with little wind. Ideal for flying.

Spring Fly-in, Piper Rally and RAC "At Home" Day

The Yorkshire Air Spectacular 2005 Giant Model Rally at the Ouse Gliding Club - Rufforth near York. Held over the weekend of 13/14th August. The weather was very poor on the Saturday with ever shortening dry spells giving way to heavy showers. Thanks to the enthusiasm of the participants there was still lots of flying and special mention must go to Colin Hammond who kept the cheerful and informative commentary going through a very wet afternoon.

Sunday 22nd August ended up being a very busy Fly-in at Breighton. Blue sky with a few white clouds encouraged plenty of pilots to visit - sadly the bacon sandwiches ran out before I could get mine! This was Breighton at it's best with lots of flying and also a visit by a group of SAAB owners (the wheeled variety not the jet powered ones). Everybody seemed to have a great day.

A note on the Real Aeroplane Company website a few days before stated "Pilots planning to fly in to the event are strongly advised to phone ahead to make sure that the runway is operational" - sadly once again the weather had conspired to make the first fly-in of the year a quiet event. There was however plenty to see including the recently aquired Bell 47 "Mash" helicopter together with a visit from the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. The flour bombing competition did not have many entries but still provided entertainment for the visitors. The day was generally overcast with light showers, the odd bit of blue sky and recently arrived feathered migrants hinting of the summer to come - fingers crossed then for better weather in June for the Auster Fly-In.

Breighton September Fly In 2004 - A sunny day with a very welcome blue sky ensured a good turn out. Highlight of the day was a fast and very low pass by the Spitfire (sold to a new owner and moved to North Weald shortly after).