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RAF Cosford Glider Challenge
The RAF Museum are proud to host the KS3 Glider Challenge 2021 as an onsite and virtual event.
Teachers please refer to : https://yesflyers.org.uk/key-stage-3-glider-challenge/
Young Aviators Web SIte
The previous “Young Aviators” tab (under Events) has been updated to show the link directly to Andre Faehndrich via his private web site www.theplaneguy.com
Aerobility Flying Scholarship
The deadline for the current round of applications for an Aerobility Flying Scholarship is 17:00 BST on Sunday 25th July.
There has been a brilliant response so far and we will be unable to offer a scholarship to every applicant but if you would like to make a submission for consideration then there is still time, please visit Scholarship Form — Aerobility.
Flexjet Accelerates Jet Deliveries as Demand Rises
Fractional ownership provider Flexjet is accelerating aircraft deliveries and hiring another 200 pilots to fly them as the industry experiences an “unprecedented rise” in demand, CEO Michael Silvestro told AIN. But while such demand has posed problems for some competitors, he said, it hasn’t interfered with Flexjet’s ability to sell shares and jet cards and arrange leases for its fleet of Phenom 300 light jets.
“Over the past year and a half, we acquired new clients who had previously never flown privately,” Silvestro noted. “That increase in business includes fractional, lease, and jet cards across all of our aircraft types. [It’s] not limited to light jets.”
A proactive approach to maintaining service levels has mitigated any service disruptions from the demand increase, Silvestro noted. While focusing on fractional sales as Flexjet’s core business, the company said it has remained mindful of the importance of jet cards to its total operation. “In this way, we can continually ensure that supply matches demand,” Silvestro said. He added that companies with a “disproportionate number” of jet cards rolled into their core business of fractional ownership shares make it “much harder to withstand moments like this when they unfold.”
RAF Cosford – Project Slingshot
The Project Slingshot students had an exciting time at RAF Cosford on 23rd June. Tim Hardy flew his Sling 2, Al Seymour flew his Sting, and Graham Wiley flew his Foxbat in. They lined them all up with G-GWFT for everyone to have a good look at and compare. Some of the Students were able to have air experience flights. Pictures have been added to the Gallery.
STEM Updates 03/05/2021
| There are a number of awareness days coming up relevant to STEM Ambassadors which you may want to get involved in. They are a great chance to talk about what you do on social media or look for activity requests from teachers and youth group leaders. National Mental Health Awareness Week: 10 – 16 May Student mental health continues to be an issue schools are tackling, particularly in light of the pandemic, so this is a great initiative to get involved with. You could share your own tips or experiences, or simply promote some of the resources to help others talk about mental health. The 2021 theme for the week is nature and this FAQ page is a great place to start. Volunteers Week: 1 -7 June Here are a few ideas for blogs or social media posts: Tell us how you have kept volunteering over the past 12 months. Tell us your favourite STEM activity to run with young people… better yet film a short video of you introducing it. Tell us why you first started volunteering, who’s your STEM inspiration, or what event first got you to sign up as a STEM Ambassador. Tag us on social media (@STEMAmbassadors) and we’ll share the best posts we see. Women in Engineering Day: 23 June We would love a couple of female STEM Ambassadors to write a blog or film a video to help us promote Women In Engineering Day. Email marketing@stem.org.uk if you would like to submit an idea. You could share something on social media too, here are a few ideas to get you started: Tell us about your job as an engineer. Tell us how you became an engineer. Tell us what skills or qualities a good engineer needs. Share an engineering project which inspires you (big or small). |
| STEM Inspiration Awards: winners announced 20 May |
| We will be announcing the winner of the STEM Inspiration Awards on 20 May at 4pm. Originally postponed from 2020 the STEM Inspiration Awards celebrates STEM Employers, STEM technicians, STEM Clubs, and STEM Ambassadors who have gone above and beyond to support STEM education, including those who have done tremendous amounts to keep volunteering during the pandemic. We’d love for you to join us. Winners will be announced via video on the STEM Learning YouTube channel. |
| New STEM Teacher app released |
| Last week we released the companion app to the STEM Ambassador App – STEM Teacher. This allows Teachers to manage their activities and request STEM Amabssadors all from their phone. It includes the same calendar links and notifications which the Ambassador app includes, and will make planning and working with teachers on the go all the easier. The STEM Ambassador App and the STEM Teacher App are both available on Android and iOS. |
| What’s coming up |
| National Mental Health Awareness Week: 10 – 16 May National Numeracy Day: 19 May Outdoor classroom Day: 21 May Volunteers’ Week: 1 – 7 June Teachers still need help from STEM Ambassadors, and you can do this online. Find Ambassador requests in your region on your dashboard or make an offer. As always, we’d love to hear any feedback you might have; please get in touch. |
Notice of YES 2021 AGM
The AGM of the YES Committee will be held on Thursday 8th April 2021 at 20:00. For a detailed agenda please click here.
Royal Aeronautical Society News
Today is the start of National Careers Week 2021 in the UK, and if you or someone you know is interested in a career within the aerospace, aviation or space industries, then look no further than our own Careers in Aerospace website. It has lots of informative content and guidance, including the newly launched AeroStories section that aims to inspire future generations.
Further afield this week, it is World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development on Thursday 4 March. Launched last year, the day offers an opportunity to highlight engineers achievements and the many ways that engineering is building a more sustainable and inclusive world.
To mark the occasion, the Royal Academy of Engineering have posted a new series of videos that reveal how engineers are addressing each of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. From fighting poverty, to forming partnerships, these 17 goals provide a shared blueprint for a peaceful and prosperous planet.
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2021 STEM Science Week
| Events running from 5 – 14 March |
| British Science Week is taking place from 5 to the 14 March and our STEM Ambassador Hubs have put together a fantastic programme of events for students, teachers and families. Do you fancy making your own lava lamp, trying out some Python Programming, or exploring how the Covid-19 vaccine was created and tested? You can download the full set of events here, including a range of careers talks from STEM Ambassadors in different STEM sectors. To match current Covid-19 guidance none of the events will be in person. Each one comes with a recommended age range and advice on whether it should be undertaken with a teacher or can be done by families. Please share any relevant events with young people who may be interested in attending. |
2021 Awards to YES
Seventeen year-old Ellie Carter, a key member of the LAA’s Youth and Education Support Strut, YES, has been awarded the Royal Aero Club President’s Breitling Certificate for her work in promoting younger people in aviation.
Read more about Ellie’s award here.
2020 Awards to YES
Pete White has been awarded the Royal Aeronautical Society’s Individual Specialist Award. A small part of the citation reads as follows, “ Mr White receives an Individual Specialist Award for using his expertise in aviation and his outgoing personality to educate and enthuse thousands of people of all ages over many years”.
Read more about Pete’s award here.