A Cumbrian airport is set to play host to a major fly-in.
Carlisle Lake District Airport will stage the Europa Club UK Fly-in 2026 on Saturday, July 25.
A fly-in is a meeting where attendees arrive by air – in this case in planes made by the aviation company Europa.
In a post on their Facebook page, Carlisle Lake District Airport said: “Whether you're a Europa Club member or a visiting pilot, everyone is welcome for what promises to be a brilliant day of flying.”
Fly-in arrivals will commence from 10.00am, with landing slots allocated in advance.
Visitors can enjoy a trip to the Solway Aviation Museum, browse the Pooleys mobile sales van, and take part in a Europa Club Q&A session.
The day will conclude with a scenic fly-out to Derwent Reservoir and Derwent Water, with a mandatory pilot briefing beforehand at 3.00pm in the pilot lounge.
Pilots can take advantage of a discounted landing fee of £12 (including VAT) for aircraft between 0.5 and 1.5 tonnes, or receive free landing when uplifting 40 litres or more of fuel.
Fly-In attendees will also receive 10% off food and drink at the on-site Neaum Café, and Pooleys mobile sales van will be on site.
If visitors plan to head to Kirkbride Airfield the following day for the next Europa Fly-in, there is an option to stay overnight, with underwing camping available for £10 per night.
Europa Aircraft was founded in 1992, with the aim of producing small kit-built low-wing aircraft for personal use within Europe, with such design goals as: being able to be built and stored at home, easily transportable, and able to be rigged for flight in under five minutes.
The original Europa, the ‘Classic’, was designed by Ivan Shaw in the early 90s, with the most recent model being the Europa XS Trigear.
The Europa club, founded in 1994, is an organisation that aims to bring Europa owners and enthusiasts together to explore their passion and exchange helpful information and ideas.
The official website states: “The objective of the Europa Club is to bring together as many builders and operators as possible, to share knowledge and experience for mutual benefit.”
Britain has the largest share of Europa Club members, boasting 227 pilots.
