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Aviation Education Conference

The 16thAviation Education Conference organised by YES 

Saturday 23rd March 2024

The Theme this year is

Young Aviators……….please help fly 2024 in 2024

Entry is free to delegates who must preregister by e mailing

Captainluck@hotmail.com

The venue

Old Warden aerodrome in the Shuttleworth Discovery Zone

Registration is invited by Speakers about Education in the aerospace sector

The Programme will include information and guidance on a wide range of aviation-related activities, careers for young people and especially Young Aviator Flights. Eg where to find a pilot and the support which is available for them to take place via a number of established organisations.

There will be opportunities to find out about:

  • Young Aviators Flying Shuttleworth Discovery Team
  • Airfield Days    
  • Bursaries and Grants
  • Build-a-Plane Projects         
  • Flying Cadets
  • Gliding Opportunities                    
  • LAA Junior Members
  • Models and Model Flying with the BMFA
  • Scout Aviation Activities, Air-Scouts and Camps
  • Specialist Resources and Projects
  • Training Opportunities for aviation-related jobs

    An important aspect of the day will be opportunities to talk with those who deliver these activities, plus networking.

    A brief tour of the museum facilities will be available along with lunch

    World Pedal Plane Gathering at Old Warden on Wednesday 29th December 2021

    Introducing the World Pedal Plane Gathering at Old Warden on Wednesday 29th December 2021, 12.00 noon.

    The gathering is a joint venture between YES and The Plane Guy.

    Our aim will be to gather up to 55 pedal planes to try and beat beat the current US record of 53 set at Oshkosh 2019!

    The event will be held at:

    Shuttleworth Trust
    Old Warden Aerodrome,
    Hill Lane,
    Biggleswade SG18 9DX

    http://www.theplaneguy.com/

    https://www.shuttleworth.org