Connel Flying Club

One of our members took advantage of the good weather last week and had a lovely flight around the islands.

Interesting article on the benifits of STEM projects.

This is why the Connel Flying Club would like to get a STEM build a plane project up and running at the Airport.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18ZhLnEzc2/

✈️ Unique Aviation Opportunity for Young People (Ages 13–18). This post is for Expressions of interest at this stage only, we can’t guarantee this project will proceed beyond this stage.

Connel Flying Club is seeking expressions of interest from young people with an enthusiasm for aviation or engineering for an exciting hands-on aircraft build project planned for 2026.

The club is currently in discussions with stakeholders to secure a part-completed light aircraft build project. If successful, this would offer local young people the opportunity to:

🔧 Help complete the build of a real aircraft
📘 Learn practical engineering and aviation skills
👨‍✈️ Work alongside experienced club members
🛩 Take part in the test flight programme
✈️ Experience flying in the aircraft they helped build

The project would be delivered in a structured and well-supported environment, with further details shared with those who register an interest.

📩 How to Register Interest

This is an expressions of interest only stage.

Please contact Connel Flying Club via:
👉 Facebook Messenger
📧 [email protected]

👨‍🔧 Adult Support Wanted

We would also welcome hearing from adults with aviation, engineering, or project support experience who may be interested in supporting this project.

Happy New Year Everyone.
All the best for 2026 from everyone at Connel Flying Club

One of our members flying on Christmas day

Thanks to Kevin McGlynn for coming along to the Oban winter festival event yesterday at Oban Airport/ Connel Flying Club.
Fantastic photos as usual Kevin, much appreciated.

Thanks to everyone for all the support and making this event possible.

Today was INCREDIBLE! Thank you so much to everyone who came along to Oban Airport today to meet our very special guest! This whole event would not have been possible without the immense support for a whole load of amazing people, businesses, organisations and supporters.
Today was a joint event between the Oban Winter Festival and the Connel Flying Club , without their support, encouragement, venue and participation today would simply not have been possible! And of course, for providing the express North Pole flight for Santa!

Some more thank you's for some of the fantastic folks that helped today happen, and host it as a free event!
⭐Many thanks to Santa for greeting all 322 children that came to see him today!

⭐ All the wonderful Oban Airport staff - thank you for ALL your help, assistance and encouragement!

⭐ The Oban Winter Festival Committee - this small group of volunteers work tirelessly to bring a little magic to as many people as possible each winter season! 💗

⭐Oban Model Flying Club for showing off their marvellous machines!

⭐Ardchattan Community Council - thank you for your support!

⭐Heart of the community - Scottish Sea Farms Ltd

⭐The Rockfield Centre - for all your Santa support & assistance!

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⭐Tesco Oban

⭐Aldi Oban

⭐Lidl Oban

⭐Flit Services

⭐ Maurice Lockhart Electrical Contractor. for all the lighting and electrics to create the magical atmosphere!

⭐Andy and Chris Wiggins

⭐Kingairloch Estate

⭐Oban Blinds

⭐J & S Sawmill

⭐Forestry Scotland

PLUS EVERY SINGLE VOLUNTEER THAT HELPED TODAY. You are ALL AMAZING & we really could not have done it without each & every one of you. Thank You Everyone. 🥰💖🥰

Santa arriving yesterday.

Santa arrived at today! The full Elf & Safety team were there to make sure he exited safely, and gracefully! 😁🎅

We hope everyone who came along today had an amazing time!