This is REAL! Says pilot aged 12
Announcement posted by Miniature Aero Sports NSW 22 Sep 2013
SYDNEY: 22 September 2013 – Miniature Aero Sports NSW (MAS) is presenting one of it’s newest Pilots at the Air Show on Sunday 6th October at the Hawksbury Model Aero Sports Bandon Road, Vineyard, NSW. Bradley, aged 12 and his brother, Oliver aged 10, both fly.
Bradley and Oliver Matthews who attend Barnier Public School, NSW have been learning to fly model aircraft since May this year. Following the learning program at the Vineyard flying field both brothers have achieved their Bronze Wings, the equivalent to flying “P” plates. They are now working on getting their Gold Wings, which they should achieve by Christmas.
Bradley Matthews said, “This is real. Simulators are ok but you don’t get the same feeling.”
“This is like a 3D video game with real consequences," said Bradley Matthews. “It’s a real buzz to build a plane from scratch. When you prang it, Dad helps us fix it,” said Oliver Matthews.
Robert Carpenter, President of Miniature Aero Sports NSW, said that the Vineyard field was excited about having the Matthew boys doing a flying display at the Air Show on Sunday 6th October, “The Matthew boys have been preparing for the Air Show and as the youngest pilots we have they will attract a lot of attention for other young people interested in this sport.”
“What the Matthews boys have achieved in a few months shows that this sport is open to children of all ages.”
“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.
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Media enquiries
Bob Carpenter
President, Miniature Aero Sports NSW
Mob: 0438 171 070
robcarp@bigpond.com
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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 600metres 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.