Latest Events and Air Smiles Days
The Collins Family - Air Smiles Day 18th December 2011
After a week of truly terrible weather the sun shone brightly and the winds calmed down for Josh's extra special day of adventure with fly2help. Josh, a 10 year old patient at Bristol Childrens' Hospice, arrived at Cotswold Airport with his parents Steven and Sheena, and siblings Daniel and Emily. Read more
The Wall Family - Air Smiles Day 3rd December 2011
An absolutely perfect December morning dawned bright and clear as the Wall family arrived at Cotswold Airport , for what was to be a truly memorable day out together. Andrew, who was nominated by his mum Jane, was born with extremely serious health issues which have continued throughout his adult life. Read more
Saxon and Dean - Air Smiles Day 26th October 2011
On a crisp and cool October morning two special families arrived at Cotswold Airport for their much awaited Air Smiles Event. Full of anticipation, they awaited the arrival of the fantastic Socata TBM700 Turbo propeller aircraft. After the arrival welcome by the fly2help team, Ashley the pilot soon arrived in his wonderful aeroplane. Saxon, with his mum Jeanette and sisters Maddison and Bayleigh-May, together with Dean and his mum Lucy and partner Gary, looked on in amazement as the aircraft landed and proceeded to taxi to its parking position. Read more
Young Adults from the Spring Centre - Air Smiles Day 30th September 2011
The weather could not have been more perfect as 7 young adults and their 3 carers arrived from The Spring Centre for a day of adventure with fly2help. Despite it being late September, the sky was blue and the temperature balmy. The young adults all live with various severe learning disabilities, including Down's Syndrome. This was an opportunity of a lifetime for them to get airborne, as well as enjoy a bespoke VIP day out at Cotswold Airport. Read more
The Wilson Family - Air Smiles Day 21st August 2011
On a wonderfully warm and sunny morning the Wilson family arrived at Cotswold Airport to begin their fly2help 'VIP' day out together. Tragically, one member of this family, Stuart, had lost his wife to illness a few months ago leaving behind two very young sons, one of whom has also suffered serious health complications. The family group were in great need of a fun and relaxing day out after all they'd been through in recent months. Read the full story
Aviation Scholarships 'Class of 2011' Graduates with Flying Colours
Scholarship report courtesy of www.cotswoldairport.com
Young people taking part in Cotswold Airport's record-breaking 2011 Aviation Scholarships programme have graduated with flying colours. And for the teenagers who took part in the scheme, most already have their hearts set on a future career in the aviation world. Read the full story
Jo - Air Smiles Day 27th July 2011
On a beautiful summer's morning Jo and her family arrived at Cotswold Airport to enjoy the experience of a lifetime together. Jo, who lives with Parkinson's Disease, had always wanted to fly in a helicopter as her late father had been an Army Air Corps pilot. Read the full story
The Gough Family - Air Smiles Day 16th July 2011
On a wet and windy Saturday morning the Gough family arrived at Cotswold Airport for their adventure with fly2help. Tragically the boys' mother had passed away the year before so they and their Dad, who is also living with an illness, were in desperate need of a fun-filled day out together. Read the full story
Amberley Ridge School - Air Smiles Day 13th July 2011
Five very excited boys and their three teachers arrived at Cotswold Airport for a special day out with fly2help. All of the boys suffer from severe emotional and behavioural difficulties due to a variety of reasons. Read the full story
Air Smiles Day 8th June 2011
On a windy and showery morning 8 very special guests, along with their supervisors, arrived at Cotswold Airport for a day of adventure. The weather was trying its best to stop 'play' but the enthusiasm and optimism of the children shone through. All of these children had experienced extremely traumatic home lives and were in need of a really special treat. Read the full story
Matty - Air Smiles Day 22nd May 2011
Mid-morning on a gusty sunny Sunday Matty with his brother Adam and his best friend Aaron arrived together with Jan, Paul, Rick and Steven. The day was hoped to provide the family a welcome break and help boost self esteem and confidence. Matty had been up since 0530hrs with excitement and anticipation of the day as indeed the excitement exuded with the rest of the family on their arrival at Cotswold Airport. Read the full story
Air Smiles Day 9th May 2011
On a rather breezy and showery Spring morning nine very special guests and three of their teachers came to Cotswold Airport for a day of exciting new challenges with fly2help. It was hoped that the day ahead would help broaden the horizons of all the children and boost their self esteem as each one of them has had to cope with various personal development issues. Read the full story
Megan - Air Smiles Day 26th April 2011
On a rather cold and cloudy April morning a very special guest came to Cotswold Airport to enjoy her very own Air Smiles Event. Megan, aged 4, was born with serious health problems and had undergone several major surgical procedures. Her great aunt Pip knew how much Megan loved anything to do with aeroplanes, so she nominated her for a day with fly2help. Read the full story
Georgia - Air Smiles Day 16th April 2011
On a very calm and dry Saturday Spring morning a very special family arrived at Cotswold Airport full of excitement in readiness to experience their own special Air Smiles Event. After welcoming refreshments and completion of paperwork, Georgia, together with Olivia, Alicia, Martin, Aleiha and Beau, was introduced to Steven, the pilot of the Piper Malibu aircraft that was awaiting them, gleaming brightly in the April sunshine adjacent to the Control Tower. Read the full story
Carl - Air Smiles Day 20th March 2011
It was the day of the Spring Equinox and some early spring sunshine was forecast as Carl, Tracey and close friend Len arrived for their special Air Smiles Day Event at Cotswold Airport. Read the full story
Robert - Air Smiles Day 19th March 2011
After a few days of rain and cold temperatures, a perfect spring morning dawned bright and clear, heralding the start of a day of adventure for Robert and his family. Our volunteer pilot Jane flew to Cotswold Airport from Haverford West in her beautiful Cessna 310 along with her husband Paddy. An excited Robert arrived with his parents Jackie and Richard, accompanied by their family friend Mandy. Read the full story
Air Smiles Day 26th February 2011
As overcast skies and heavy rain gradually cleared during the morning of 26th Feb 2011, two special families arrived late morning at Cotswold Airport to begin their Air Smiles Day Event. The Goldspink and Thomas family were nominated from The Breakthrough Project, South Gloucestershire Council. Read the full story