The Aviation Preservation Society of Scotland
Hand Made History
Welcome to the
Aviation Preservation Society of Scotland SCIO
Preserving aviation history for future generations
Scottish Charity SC048150
Trustees Annual Report 2023 click here 506897a9-7bd0-466d-8227-1ffb3b604f0f
Expertise
With over 45 years of experience, our team of skilled volunteers have the expertise to handle complex aircraft restoration projects.
Education
We are committed to educating future generations about the importance of aviation, its history and the skills required to work in the industry.
Community
Join our passionate community of volunteers and aviation enthusiasts who share a common love for preserving the heritage of Scottish aviation.
About Us
For the 2023 Year End Newsletter click here 57f1562f-139b-4fc9-8c2b-6223120bf816
Established in 1973, the Aviation Preservation Society of Scotland (APSS) specializes in building and restoring old aircraft and associated equipment. Our mission is to share and inspire people young and old with our range of skills and knowledge.
Based in East Lothian, Scotland, we welcome volunteer members young and old. Our team is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich aviation history of Scotland. Join us in our quest to preserve the legacy of these magnificent flying machines.
Spitfire Cockpit Simulator
Using the amazing 3D printed instruments and controls from Authentikit
Some very talented members of the APSS have been hard at work developing our Spitfire Cockpit Simulator with a lot of help from Phil at Authentikit.org. One of their customers is the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
In April 2022 AuthentiKit was approached by engineers of the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight seeking assistance with a Spitfire MkIX simulator to be used by the pilots of the BBMF. It would have multiple roles including emergency procedures training and display rehearsal. These controls have been made by APSS members and are identical to the ones used at RAF Coningsby for orientation and emergency drill practice for their Spitfire pilots. Opening soon at our base at Congalton Gardens you can have the same experience as a Spitfire Pilot!
Our Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter
The project to build this WW1 aircraft started in 2000
She'll be flying soon!
Firth
of
Forth
1918
Richard Bell Davies V.C. D.S.O.
Our aircraft is a replica of the first aircraft to successfully land and take off from HMS Argus, the first of what is now known as an aircraft carrier. Richard Bell Davies is credited as the first true Aircraft Carrier Pilot. Flying the Sopwith Strutter F-2211 from Turnhouse, now Edinburgh Airport he landed and took off continuously on the new purpose built HMS Argus thus proving the modern aircraft carrier concept. Our aircraft is dedicated to him and we have permission from the Royal Navy and CAA to fly with those colours and registration. We have welcomed the Bell Davies family for visits to see the replica of their grandfather's history making Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter and they have been kind enough to let us view and photograph his pilot's licence, log books and picture album. His book "Sailor in the Air" is a fascinating record of a very distinguished Naval and flying career up to the rank of Vice Admiral.
Get in touch
We have more than 60
Volunteer Members
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