The 2010 Rallye

The Classic Air Rallye is held at the Rockcliffe Airport Ottawa, home of the Canada Aviation and Space Museum.

Unlike traditional "Boom and Zoom" air shows, this event takes us back to a quieter, and in some ways, more gentle age. Our primary focus is on providing an attractive venue and event for owners and pilots of vintage and classic aircraft who appreciate the chance to bring out their treasures for our mutual appreciation.

At the same time it will provide an unusual opportunity for the public to get up close to some real classic aircraft, experience the sights and smells of working aviation history, and talk to the pilots, within the appropriate setting of our national Canada Aviation and Space Museum. The museum will be open throughout the event, and as a special treat there will be opportunities to access the new storage hanger - already crammed with treasures not normally on display.

While our focus is on aircraft from the "between the wars" period, we have been very liberal in our interpretation, and already we have a strong commitment from WW2 warbirds and rare postwar aircraft. During the day some of the participating aircraft will be taking off and performing fly-pasts and demonstrations, while other larger aircraft not able to operate from Rockcliffe's runways will join us from other locations for fly-bys.

The event takes place on August 28th and 29th 2010. The gates are open from 9am and it is anticipated that participating aircraft will be performing between 11.00 and 16.00.   Addmission is $20 for adults - including admission to the museum - kids under 12 are FREE !   Parking is Free.

For an up to the minute schedule, maps, parking directions, go to Downloads

The Best ticket in town for photographers and plane enthusiasts is our Classic Gold Pass

Special handicap arrangements will be in place for the show. Click on Downloads for the latest information.

To ensure a safe show, we ask you observe some important dos and don'ts. Please click on Things to Know before you head out for the show.

For those interested in flying in to the event please see Pilots