For families in Clayfield, the sky isn’t just a view; it’s an invitation. Aviation High’s Aerospace Experience Day is drawing crowds once again, giving locals a rare chance to see, hear, and feel what it’s like to be part of Queensland’s thriving aviation and space industry.
The free community event, hosted at the school’s Widdop Street campus, celebrates hands-on learning and the spirit of flight that has long defined the area.
Event Details
The Aerospace Experience Day will take place on Saturday, 11 October, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Aviation High School in Clayfield. This free family event has grown into a yearly tradition that connects students, parents and aviation professionals. Visitors can expect interactive displays, rocket launches, flight simulators and even helicopter landings on the school oval, weather and operations permitting.
A Community with Its Eyes on the Sky
Aviation High has established a strong reputation as one of Australia’s few schools specializing in aviation and aerospace studies. The annual event serves as a bridge between the classroom and the cockpit, providing families with insight into future careers in engineering, piloting, licensed maintenance, and emerging fields such as drones and hypersonics.
Representatives from major organisations — including Qantas, Airbus, Airservices Australia, UQSpace, Northrop Grumman and Toll Aviation — will be on hand to answer questions about what it takes to work among the clouds.
Teachers say the goal is simple: inspire the next generation. Each year, students showcase their skills through model aircraft projects, flight simulations and space demonstrations. Parents, in turn, get to see firsthand how the school’s curriculum connects theory to the real-world aerospace sector.
The event’s interactive nature makes it both educational and fun, especially for younger children who can build rockets, make paper planes, and explore virtual reality simulators.
Engaging Families Beyond the Classroom
Beyond the technical side, the day also embraces the warmth of community life. Families can enjoy food stalls, local vendors and family-friendly attractions. Free parking on-site makes it easy for locals to drop in, spend the day and connect with others who share a fascination with flight. Door prizes sponsored by GoFly Aviation add an extra touch of excitement.
The Aerospace Experience Day aims to foster curiosity, collaboration, and confidence among young Queenslanders. It’s also a reminder that the neighbourhood’s strong link to aviation history is still alive and soaring.
Published 9-Oct-2025
