Italian meetings have always been stylish, gastronomic, and with a great mix of Italian culture and aviation-related content, and this year was no exception. So, it was really nice to see members from the Benelux and the French, Benelux and UK section, as well as PWP George Chaffey, still over from California on his “European […]
Santa Severa: Italian Section Meeting, 2 – 5 September 2022 Read More »
The beautiful capital of Switzerland, Bern was the location of this year’s Swiss Fly in. The hotel was conveniently located close to the City Center and was situated within a bend of the river Aare, and with panoramic rooftop views of the City and the Alps beyond. 50 IFFR members and guests participated and 12
Bern: Swiss Section Meeting, 26 – 28 August 2022 Read More »
Over 60 Flying Rotarians and guests came together for the Scandinavian Section Fly-In at Stavanger in August. A great weekend in one of Norway’s fourth largest city, and now its oil and gas capital. The meeting started Thursday lunchtime with greetings and lunch at the Flying Club at Sola Airport. The UK Section was well
Stavanger, Norway: Scandinavian Section Meeting, 4 – 7 August 2022 Read More »
EAA Airventure at Oshkosh is like no other airshow on earth. Bigger and better than all the rest. So, its no wonder that it’s a popular place for IFFR members to meet each July. Once again, PWP George Chaffey flew Ladybird, his 1948 Luscombe from California, a trans-continental journey which takes him several days. But
Oshkosh, B’Gosh! America North Central America Section Meeting: July 2022 Read More »
They may, in real life, be on the ground, but the Hong Kong section has been having fun and opening the eyes of young people to the joys of aviation – and the potential for possible flying careers – with two recent Air Experience Flight Simulator Days. Joining hands with his own Rotary Club, the
Hong Kong: reaching for the skies, but with feet firmly grounded Read More »
How did I get into flying? It’s said that my fascination with flying started at a very young age; reportedly when I was in my pram looking up at aircraft flying across the sky. But I had to wait until I was 17 years before I started flying lessons. I finally gained my PPL just
Mike McFarlane: VP Asia & Australasia (and President Elect) Read More »
IFFR UK continues with its tradition of holding one-day fly-ins during the summer, and in July organised a trip to Beccles, Suffolk, near the East Coast of England. The weatherman was kind to us and we had a perfect day for flying. My plane was away having an avionics re-fit, so PWP Feroz Wadia, who
Beccles, Suffolk: UK Section Meeting, July 2022 Read More »
As your President for 2022 to 2024, let me start by thanking you for giving me the opportunity to lead this great organisation – the best Rotary Fellowship in the World! My ambition is to build on the sure foundations laid by my predecessors, and in particular, on the fantastic legacy left to us by
President’s Mission and Vision for 2022 to 2024 Read More »
Members of the Hong Kong section got together at the end of June to celebrate the end of the Rotary Year with a hybrid (in person/zoom) fellowship meeting. Those present in person enjoyed a guided tour of the Hong Kong Aviation Club’s flight simulator and their hangar led by IFFR Member Hogan Loh. He is
Hong Kong Section celebrates another successful year! Read More »
How did I get into flying? I was about six years old when my father learnt to fly. This was in the mid-1960s, and it wasn’t long before he started to venture into Europe and we were flying as a family to the Mediterranean for summer holidays. I can’t say that yearned to fly from
George Ritchie: IFFR President 2022 – 2024 Read More »