Building and re-establishing the South Canterbury Aviation Heritage Centre is a top priority for chairman Jeremy Talbot.
Like many clubs, membership numbers have been affected by Covid-19.
Mr Talbot said he hoped to get more people get involved with the centre, so it would hold an open day on August 27.
‘‘We hope that from the open day we can find more members who are enthusiastic about aviation.’’
The club was also thankful to the community for helping it re-equip its tool supply but was now asking for the community’s help again.
It is on the hunt for some full-body mannequins to display old uniforms at the museum.
It wants to make the displays look more realistic by adding mannequins dressed in uniform to make it look like they are flying.
‘‘We would like to be able to put more uniforms on display,’’ Mr Talbot said.
The club was also keen to help out anyone who had aviation projects of their own, as it had a workshop that could be utilised and people who loved to help out.
‘‘The club is good for anyone of any age to join.’’
The club also encouraged people and families to come and watch, as it was good to have the community involved.
It hoped to have some new aircraft to display, as well as renovate the museum itself.
‘‘We would like to be able to do something again on Sunday afternoons and we welcome school parties coming out to visit as well,’’ Mr Talbot said.
