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Engineering Taster Day: 2nd September 2010
Sep 2nd
With over 80 years’ experience in aerospace engineering, Marshall Aerospace is one of Europe’s leading privately-owned aerospace companies with all the capabilities of an aircraft manufacturer. Marshall Aerospace has extensive experience in the conversion, modification and maintenance of military, corporate and civil aircraft, and all of these aspects – including design, manufacture, test and certification, and logistic support – are firmly backed up by a dedicated team of over 1,750 highly trained personnel and an exceptional range of facilities. More >
Women in Aviation International Regional Conference
Aug 16th
The WAI is looking to sponsor 6 students for full conference registration including two nights hotel accommodation at the Hilton Chobham.
Air League – Leading Edge members are encouraged to attend.
The Women in Aviation International European Regional Conference will be held at Brooklands over 5-6 November 2010. For further details, please contact Jane Middleton at avgasjane@aol.com – men as well as women can apply!
RAF VALLEY TOUR, ANGLESEY
Aug 16th
VISIT TO RAF VALLEY, ANGLESEY
15 – 16th September 2010
We have ten unique places for our Leading Edge Members (aged 18 – 35) to visit RAF Valley, home of the Advanced Flying Training, and Tactics and Weapons Training.
The visit will include:
- Insight into flying training in the RAF
- Tour of the Hawk T1 and T2
- Visit to the Hawk Simulators
Participants have now been selected for the event, but keep checking the website for future events.
Air League Flying Day – A Great Success
Jul 22nd
This year’s annual Air League Flying Day at Bicester proved to be a great success with a massive improvement in numbers from previous years. Over 40 glider launches were carried out, allowing every young member to have at least one flight with some even having two. With glorious weather and an abundance of thermals, average flight times were in the region of thirty minutes, allowing young Air League members to really get some hands-on time.
The event was made possible thanks to the generous support of Windrushers Gliding Club who facilitated the day. Also on hand were instructors from the Upward Bound Trust and together they provided over six instructors which ensured the day ran smoothly. A range of gliders were flown during the day, including the legendary Slingsby T21 Sedbergh, a glider which was a lot older than the average age in attendance!
