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Aviation High Aerospace Experience Day **CANCELLED**
This event has been cancelled due to rain
DREAM BIG, AIM HIGH & EXPLORE THE SKY!
FREE FAMILY EVENT – SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER 2026!
Ever dreamed of flying a plane, designing a spacecraft, launching rockets or working at the cutting edge of aviation technology?
Your aerospace adventure starts here!
You are invited to at Aviation High School’s Annual Aerospace Experience Day for an action-packed day of discovery, inspiration and hands-on fun for the whole family!
EXPLORE YOUR FUTURE IN AVIATION & AEROSPACE!
Whether you’re an aspiring pilot, engineer, aircraft maintenance engineer, flight attendant, drone operator or future space explorer, this is your chance to discover where your passion could take you!
Meet industry professionals, ask questions, explore career pathways and discover the incredible opportunities available in aviation, aerospace, defence, hypersonics and space.
Meet leading industry organisations, including Qantas, Airwork Helicopters, UQSpace, Airservices Australia, RFDS and MANY MORE!
SO MUCH TO SEE, DO & EXPERIENCE!
Get ready for a day of excitement with activities for all ages!
• Build and launch your own rockets!
• Watch helicopters land on the school oval! (Subject to operational and weather conditions)
• Experience aviation through virtual reality!
• Design and create paper planes!
• Discover your inner engineer with Little Engineers activities!
• And plenty more exciting experiences to discover!
Event details
Whether you’re 5 or 75, an aviation enthusiast or simply looking for a fantastic FREE family day out, there’s something for everyone!
When: Saturday 24 October 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where: Aviation High School, Brisbane
Entry: FREE!
🚗 Free onsite parking
🍔 Food and drinks available for purchase
⚠️ IMPORTANT: Please check Aviation High School’s Facebook page on Saturday morning for any weather-related cancellation announcements.
Please note: Aerospace Experience Day is an industry engagement and community event, not a school Open Day.
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