Monday 24th March - 1845 for 1930
‘Hang Gliding – a brief history’ presented by Jim Whitney, chairman of the Sky Surfing Club - the club that governs Hang Gliding and Paragliding in the south-east Hampshire and West Sussex area.
Jim’s talk will cover the origins of Hang Gliding and the history of the development of hang gliders since the sport became established in the early 70s. Jim will also talk about some of the achievements of pilots’ cross country flying as well as how to get into the sport.
Monday 28th April - 1845 for 1930
“Decarbonising Pilot Training and Experience Flights’ presented by Kerry Wilmot.
NeboAir have a mission to advance the Decarbonisation of Pilot Training and Experience Flights whilst supporting Sustainable Aviation in the UK with the introduction of the Velis Electro to Flying Schools and Clubs. They are dedicated to promoting and developing eco-friendly, zero-emission, sustainable flight with electric aircraft in British skies and beyond.
Kerry Wilmot will be introducing us to future sustainable aviation with the fully electric Pipistrel Velis Electro aircraft.
AirACES is an aviation talk society, providing its members with regular talks, given by experts in many different fields related to the world of aviation.
VENUE – Boxgrove Village Hall, The Street, Boxgrove, Chichester, PO18 0EE
6.45 pm for 7.30 start. Members £5, Non-members £10 and under 16s FREE.
Doors open at 6.45 no pre-booking, no reserved seating. For further information about AirACES, please see: www.airaces.org.uk
or call David Batcock on 07502 400657