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Email Problems

Bucks Scouts appear to have been suffering from on-going email problems to all activity advisors. I am investigating the reasons for the difficulties, but anyone who's tried to email me in the last few months should be aware that their correspondence probably hasn't got through. Until its fixed, it appears that you need to email county office where someone will (presumably) print out your message and post it to me!

My telephone number still works - 020-8429-3047

Thanks, Frank.

Popham

Sat 3-Mon 5 May 2008

Camping on Popham Airfield during the Microlight Trade Fair and Aerojumble. Explorer Scouts help run the show by providing marshals. Always a good weekend; more details nearer the time.

County Air Activities Camp

June 2008 (provisional) - Braid Wood Scout Camp Site (near Chesham)

Last May was our centenary camp, so there was really too much going on to run an Air Activities Weekend in May (what with Popham, Chilbolton, Water Weekend etc.) But we're back for 2008, and plan to be twice as good.

The programme is intended as an introduction to aviation suitable for Cubs or Scouts intending to sample microlighting, gliding or other air activities later in the year, and to fill in items in a progress awards or badges that are tricky to organise.

As at September 2007, activities planned include:

	Model aircraft construction
	A glider (the field's too small to fly it, but you can see how it works)
	Pop-bottle rocketry
	Air navigation exercises (possibly involving an accurate flight simulator)
	Building and flying kites
	Radio Communications badge work
	Model aircraft demonstrations
	Hot air balloons
	Meteorology badge work
	Aircraft recognition badge work
	Aero engine badge work
	Wide game with aviation theme (ideas please!)

	Ground handling of a glider (yes, someone's bringing one to try)
	Round-the-pole model aircraft flying
	And we're planning a few special features - watch this place

(Library picture - not last year's event) The cost in previous years has been £20, to cover food, camp fees, materials model kits and everything else and we're hoping to keep under £30 this year, allowing for some special attractions.

Please contact the Air Activities Advisor (Frank Leonhardt - ME!) if you're interested, might be interested or might know someone else who might be interested.

Click Here for Joining Information

Chilbolton Microlight Camp

May 2008 (TBC)

A weekend Camp with a Microlight theme. The 2007 event was postponed due to howling gales and horizontal rain; it may take place in September. In 2008 we plan to organise the weather a bit better and have moved it to June because May is too busy!.

Biggin Hill Air Fair

Early June 2008

This used to be in September. Contact Graham Wagg at grahamwagg@hotmail.com or Dave Smith-Lachie at gls-airscoutcontact@tiscali.co.uk for details or see news of the 2003 event.

Imperial War Museum, Duxford

Duxford The Scout Association is currently working with Imperial War Museum Duxford to develop resources for the Cub Scout Air Activities Badge and Scout Air Researcher Badge. These resources will shortly be available to help Cubs and Scouts to gain these badges.

Look out for information on these resources on ScoutBase UK and in Scouting Magazine. Duxford will also be making available resources, for the Basic Aviation Skills badge, and various dates in the summer when Scouts can go along to Duxford to complete their Scout Aeronautics Activity badge.

For more information regarding booking a visit to Duxford, please telephone 01223 499341, or take a look at their education resources page.

The Manuela Breen Microlight Scholarship

The Algarve Airsports Centre is pleased to announce the first Manuela Breen Microlight Scholarship.

The winner of this annual scholarship will receive the following:

Return flights to Faro Airport and transfers to and from Lagos

5 hours flying training with a choice of weightshift or 3-axis microlight aircraft

5 pre-flight briefings

5 hours ground school

Insurance

A course certificate

Food allowance or meals for the week

Accommodation for 1 week in a studio apartment close to Lagos Aerodrome for the winner and one other member of his/her family. (An upgrade fee to a family size apartment will apply if other family members wish to accompany the winner)

Applications are invited from persons who are:

UK residents

Between 14 and 21 years of age at the time of application

Can read, write, speak and understand English

Physically and mentally fit

Between 1m 57cm - 1m 93cm tall and 50kg - 90 kg weight (required in order to operate the aircraft safely)

If under 18 years of age have their parent or legal guardians written permission to undertake the course

Family and financial circumstances as well as a keen interest in microlight flying will be important considerations in choosing a successful candidate.

Entries close on 30th September 2003 and entry forms are available from:

Gerry Breen CFI
Gerry & Manuela Breen's Algarve Airsports Centre
Apartado (PO Box) 254
Torre de Controle
Aerodromo Municipal de Lagos
Estrada Nacional 125
Lagos 8601-903
Algarve
PORTUGAL

Answerphone/Fax: (351) 282 762 906
Telephone: (351) 91 490 3384

British Festival of Space

The British Festival of Space aims to raise the profile of Britain's role in Space research and technology. The Festival will take place on the 10-12 July and is being held at the University of Surrey, Guildford. Each day is aimed at a different audience:

	Thursday - A conference for Britain's Space community, providing an opportunity to debate Britain's future in Space.
	Friday - A careers fair for schools, promoting careers in space, science, engineering, research, industry and science communication.
	Saturday - A day of events, lectures and workshops for the general public.

For further information see http://www.britishfestivalofspace.co.uk

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