SUNRAYSIA aviators took to the sky on Saturday for Mildura Aero Club's first flying competition in more than 10 years.

Organiser and flying instructor Jordan Mattiacci said it was a "ripper day" and a great chance to bring the aviation community together for a bit of fun.

"The local aviation community in Sunraysia is very, very strong," he said.

"Between Wentworth and Mildura there's quite a nu...