2009 News
New CEO Aims to Take fly2help to New Heights
Chris Hadlow, a former Royal Air Force Squadron Leader, who began learning to fly at the age of 10, has taken over at the fly2help helm. Chris, who has been involved with the charity since its formation, replaces founder and Rolls-Royce Chief Test Pilot Phill O'Dell. Read the full story
House of Commons Spitfire Gala Dinner - 25th November 2009
The team at fly2help would like to say an enormous and heartfelt thank you to those who so generously supported the fly2help dinner at the House of Commons last month.
The setting was superb, and what better way to raise money for our aviation charity than by celebrating the inimitable Spitfire. Read the full story
Nominated Charity for the Knowle & Dorridge Lions Club
fly2help are honoured to have been selected as one of the nominated charities for the Knowle & Dorridge Lions Club for 2009/2010. With our two organistaions having already established a good relationship, we are now delighted to announce the full programme of fundraising events designed to encourage those from far and wide to get fit and raise funds for charity. Read the full story
Dawn
to Dusk Trip a Fly-Away Success
Intrepid aviators Steve Bridgewater and Amanda Harrison flew into
the record books on Friday August 14th when their Take Flight Dawn
to Dusk Airshow Challenge flew into town.
Read the full story
Kemble Air Show - 20th/21st June 2009 - Another Success!
fly2help saw another fantastic event when we were present at the Kemble Air Show 2009. This year the event was held over two days and we were lucky enough to have a presence in three locations, which consisted of our main stand, a small stand in the V.I.P. enclosure and special thanks must go to the Royal Artillery who again allowed us the proceeds from their electronic climbing wall. Read the full story
Jason's
Aerobatic Challenge - The Final Total is Revealed!
fly2help were overwhelmed when Jason Phelan presented the charity with a cheque in the sum of £6904.81 at the Kemble Air Show on Sunday 21st June 2009. Jason's original target was £5,000 and to have exceeded this by such an amount is truly amazing. Congratulations!
All at fly2help would like to say and huge and heartfelt 'Thank You' for this incredible achievement and for all the hard work you and all the supporters and volunteers put in to make this happen. Thank You to you all!
Completely Loopy!! - Aerobatic Challenge Results
3 days, 15 flights, 337 manoeuvres and £6000 for charity. More aerobatic manoeuvres carried out! More money raised!
Read what Jason had to say about his exhilarating weekend
Jason Really Did Go Completely Loopy!! - Aerobatic Challenge Update
SUCCESS!! WELL DONE JASON!! The Aerobatic Challenge is complete! 3 days, 15 flights, over 250 manoeuvres! Jason must have a stomach of steel! Read more about Jason's ups & downs... & overs & overs & overs!!!
View the Aerobatic Challenge gallery
First
Solo Flight for Oliver Nailard
Congratulations to Oliver Nailard on achieving his first solo at his local flying club!! Oliver is a staunch supporter of fly2help and we are delighted to hear of his success...
Good luck with the rest of your PPL Oli !
Aerobatic Challenge Roadshow - 21st March at Kemble
In advance of Jason Phelan's Aerobatic Challenge Weekend, he hosted a Challenge Roadshow with fly2help at Kemble Airport on Sat 21st March. Visitors were able to talk to Jason about the event and find out exactly what he's let himself in for.
24th January 2009 Burns Night a Resounding Success
fly2help would like to say a huge 'Thank You' to Craig Penrice, who yet again, gave up his time and organised a Burns Supper Night in aid of the charity. Read the full story