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I’m a girl and I like it! Says pilot aged 9

Hawksbury Model Aero Sports, Bandon Road, Vineyard Air Show showing kids can fly too SYDNEY: 22 September 2013 – Miniature Aero Sports NSW (MAS) is presenting one of it’s youngest pilots at the Air Show on Sunday 6th October at the Hawksbury Model Aero Sports Bandon Road, Vineyard, NSW. Maddison Hunter aged 9 has been learning to fly with her Dad, Jason at the Vineyard Model Air Field for over 9 months. Alyssa Hunter aged 6 is also learning to fly.

Introducing young people to the aero modelling sport is a great way to get them into fresh air, give them a focus that develops their confidence and problem solving skills.

It is not expensive to get into this sport, as models these days are cheaper than they have ever been. There is a great community at the Hawksbury Field that supports the development of kids in the sport.

“I want to fly the big planes,” says Maddison, who is presently flying a model aircraft that is over a ¼ of the size of a real plane so she is flying a pretty big model.

Over 9 months ago they started flying on a buddy box system where Dad guides them through the learning. This system is used for the training of all new pilots.

This is the place for kids to learn to fly.

Robert Carpenter, President of Miniature Aero Sports NSW, said that the Vineyard field was excited about having the girls doing a flying display at the Air Show on Sunday 6th October, “Maddison and Alyssa have been preparing for the Air Show and as the youngest female pilots we have they will attract a lot of attention for other young people interested in this sport.”

“This sport is not just for boys but girls too. It’s open to children of all ages. It also introduces them to life skills that will never leave them.”

“The Air Show is a community event where we will be introducing families to our sport. We will be demonstrating all types of aircraft including Jets, Military aircraft, Aerobatic aircraft, Helicopters, Aero towing of Gliders, Trainer aircraft, and Control Line demonstrations,” said Mr Carpenter.

There will also be a display and interactive session by NASA Space Camp.

The event is free and parking is a gold coin donation.

Media enquiries

Bob Carpenter, President, Aeromodellers NSW,

0438 171 070, robcarp@bigpond.com

Tim Nolan, Secretary, Aeromodellers NSW,

0412 173 440, timn@einsteinmarketing.com.au

About the Air Show, 6th October 2013

Location

The field is located on Bandon Road Vineyard, NSW. There will be signs to the field from Windsor Road. The flying field is located 600 metres from the end of Bandon Road and cannot be seen from the road as it is over a large hill.

Field

The Field is being prepared. There are two runways available to cater for different wind conditions. The runways are 50 Ft wide by 500 feet long with long low approaches. All forms of aircraft are able to be flown on the field.

Catering

Catering has been arranged with this being supplied by the Wilberforce Rural Flying Brigade. Breakfast will be available on the Sunday morning followed by lunch. Catering will also provide wholesome food and drinks to cater for most tastes.

Programme

Total number of aircraft in the air at any one time will be regulated for Safety.

Sunday 6th Is the Public Air Show. We will be demonstrating all types of aircraft such as: Jets (both Turbine and EDF), Military aircraft, Aerobatic aircraft, Helicopters (Turbine as well as IC and Electric) Aero towing of Gliders, Trainer aircraft, Control Line demonstration. All forms of power will be used and demonstrated. Other Activities

We have a display and interactive session by the NASA Space Camp. There will be static displays of Custom Motor Cycles, Race Boats, Hot Rods and Custom Cars.

We are looking to have a Jumping Castle for the Kids. This is still being arranged.

There will be raffles over the weekend with the draw taking place on Sunday afternoon.

Admission Charges

Cost of admission will be Gold Coin per car.

This is your opportunity to come along and enjoy a great flying display to see what Model Aviation is all about.