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The latest from the YAC flight ops desk.

Updates including club news, fly-aways and trip reports.

Night Flying

Night Flying

From 10th November, we are once again able to offer night flying on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. If you are interested in completing the 5 hour course to fly at night, please get in touch to reserve a training slot.

Welcoming G-BBKB to the fleet

Welcoming G-BBKB to the fleet

It's been a mere 50 years since these aircraft were separated on the production line in Reims, but today we welcomed our latest member to the YAC fleet, G-BBKB, reuniting her with her sister ship. Over the next few weeks she'll be getting an avionics upgrade to bring...

Dave Marsh funeral arrangements

Dave Marsh funeral arrangements

It's with great shock and sadness that we have to announce the sudden passing of one of our distinguished members, "Carpet" Dave Marsh. Dave's family have asked us to pass on the details of his funeral which will take place on Monday 10th July. The service will be...

2023 Price freeze

2023 Price freeze

Here at YAC, we understand that many of our Club Members are faced with the dilemma of choosing between eating, heating or flying this winter. To aid with the latter, we are pleased to announce that as we enter 2023, we are freezing all aircraft hire and membership...

YAC Xmas Party 2022

YAC Xmas Party 2022

There's only 52 sleeps to go until the big day, that is the 2022 YAC Xmas Party. Once again, this event will take place in Sheffield on Saturday 3rd December and all of our Club Members along with their partners are very welcome to join us. Further info and booking...

Further statement regarding closure of DSA

Further statement regarding closure of DSA

It has come with great sadness today, that we have heard of the permanent closure of Doncaster Sheffield Airport. This certainly marks a dark day not only for aviation but for local business as a whole across the South Yorkshire region. Although the impact on YAC will...

Flight Operations Vacancy

Flight Operations Vacancy

We currently have a vacancy for a Flight Operations Officer at our Sandtoft Airfield base on Saturday and Sundays. Duties include overseeing the busy weekend flight schedule, greeting customers and general admin upkeep. This would ideally suit someone with an interest...

Save the date!

Save the date!

Today may have been the hottest day of all time in Yorkshire, however, please take this opportunity to pop 3rd December in your diary for the 2022 Xmas party. More details to follow in October....

Statement RE possible DSA closure

Statement RE possible DSA closure

Having digested today's announcement regarding the possible closure of Doncaster Sheffield Airport, we would like to give the following update to our valued Club Members and customers. In the short term there will be no change to the YAC operation which will continue...

Skegness Flyout

Skegness Flyout

Join us on the evening of Thursday 9th June for a Club Flyout to Skegness. Departing at 1730ish, we'll be in Skegness for a fish and chip supper before returning in time for sunset. Contact the ops team to register your interest