Annual Airport Day event happening September 8

Brampton Flight Centre supporting Caledon Community Services through event

By ZACHARY ROMAN

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Aviation enthusiasts will want to check out an upcoming event in Caledon.

On September 8, the Brampton Flight Centre (BFC) will host its annual Airport Day celebration at the Brampton-Caledon Airport (13691 McLaughlin Road).

The event will feature $50 sightseeing flights, a classic aircraft and automobile show, a chance to try out a flight simulator, a live band, and barbeque lunch. There will be a birds of prey demonstration, and guests can also visit the Great War Flying Museum.

For kids there will be bouncy castles and face painting.

All sorts of planes will be taking to the sky and flying by throughout the day. Airport Day attendees will be able to talk to pilots, some of whom have even built their own planes.

Sam Meandro, a pilot who's helping to promote this year's Airport Day event, said Airport Day is sure to satisfy anyone's curiosity about flight and Canada's role in aviation. He said the Great War Flying Museum is a must-see that's home to many impressive warplanes and fascinating artifacts.

“This year, we are excited to support Caledon Community Services and encourage all visitors to bring along a non-perishable food item, baby essentials or make a financial contribution,” said Meandro.

The BFC is owned and operated by the Brampton Flying Club, which is a not-for-profit organization and the only flight school in Canada that owns and operates an airport. The Brampton Flying Club was founded in 1946 and relocated to Caledon in 1969.

“The Flight Centre is an internationally recognized flight-training school and produces many of Canada's top pilots,” said Meandro. “It also strives to build community spirit and civic pride by hosting events like Airport Day and supporting local initiatives and other like-minded organizations.”
Airport Day runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this year and more information about it can be found online at the following link: bramptonflightcentre.com/airport-day-sunday-september-8-2024/