All the best for the New Year 2026

As the year draws to a close, it has been for us not only a time of new ideas and ambitions, but above all a year dedicated to preserving and keeping the historic aircraft in our collection in active service. In close cooperation with the Civil Aviation Authority, we successfully kept the Aero C 104 in the air. This achievement, however, required an almost complete overhaul of the aircraft’s engine. Unfortunately, this demanding work occupied much of the year, including the season most favorable for flying an open biplane. The work has now been completed, and we look ahead to 2026 with optimism and anticipation.

An equally extensive service effort was required for the Walter NZ 60, the powerplant of the Avia BH 5. As an engine dating back to 1923, and one that last returned to operation in 2008 following a full restoration, it was time once again for careful and thorough attention. If all goes according to plan, the engine will be reinstalled in the aircraft in the spring, with the arrival of more favorable weather, and we are also preparing for one truly long and demanding journey—across mountains and seas.

Given our limited resources, we were not able to devote ourselves to additional projects to the extent we might have wished. Even so, meaningful progress was made. The Messerschmitt Bf 108 now has its wings fully assembled, we have resumed installation of the fuel system, and we have gradually succeeded in acquiring the vast majority of the original flight instruments required for the aircraft.

Thanks to the work of an external contractor, the Piper L-4 now has its wings prepared for covering with new fabric, and the same work is planned for the aircraft’s fuselage in the coming year.

If there is one achievement in 2025 that brought us particular joy, it is the arrival of new members, including representatives of the youngest generation. Alongside their involvement in our restoration projects, they have also begun flight training. We firmly believe that they will carry this mission forward and continue to present the aviation heritage of our history to the public in the years to come.

The year 2026 will bring many challenges and much work, but we remain confident that we will continue to meet with you, our supporters and friends, on many occasions.

We wish you a peaceful and successful New Year, and may the year ahead bring health, fulfillment, and the realization of your dreams.