This year, AYA Europe was, once again, invited by Pisa Aero Club to hold its annual convention at the beautiful airfield of Valdera (LIAT), near PISA.The lucky ones arrived from all over Europe by Grumman and various other makes of aeroplane including Icarus, Ercoupe and RV. Others came by airline, rail or car, all arriving to experience absolutely glorious flying weather with clear skies, great visibility, light winds and moderate temperatures.

The programme provided a Friday afternoon tour of the City of Palaia, a full Saturday in the Tuscan countryside with tours of the ancient walled city of Pomarance and the Lardarello geothermal region. Furthermore there were Sunday flying activities at the Valdera airfield for the incorrigible aviators or an exciting tour of the cathedrals and tower in Pisa for the earthbound.