Regional Final, as in previous years, sponsored by Safran. 4 local schools’ Y8s, 48 children with teachers (mostlly STEM subject ones, I was pleased to note). Usual activities culminating in fly-offs of large, hand-launched, glider kits heavily modified by subsets of each school team.

The event was mostly run by Apprentices from local aerospace firms (Safran, Dowty Propellers, GE Aviation, MBDA, ..), with stands from each with product displays and sample assembly/disassembly kits; with Jet Age volunteers providing facilities including refreshments.

Several of the children said that they were now definitely interested in local aerospace engineering opportunities.

Oh, and the airport was gratifyingly active, under beautiful VMC. A good day.

Mike Fortescue