Space Camp at Free Air Show 6th October

SYDNEY: 27 September 2013 – Miniature Aero Sports NSW (MAS) is holding its annual Air Show on Sunday 6^th October at the Hawkesbury Model Aero Sports Bandon Road, Vineyard, NSW.  This year Jackie Slaviero will be presenting ‘Space Camp’, a presentation of a program that is available to kids and adults that she co-ordinates in Australia.

“Space Camp uses space to excite and educate children and adults of all ages.  With maths, science and technology participants develop teamwork, self-confidence and communication experiencing state-of-the-art simulations, missions, rocket building and robotics,” said Ms Slaviero.

“The Space Camp is an adventure that gives participants everything they need to know about Space Shuttle Systems and life aboard the Orbiter and Space Station. They get to eat space food, learn to sleep in space and even how to go to the bathroom in space!”

“In addition to a Shuttle Mission, space track campers go through extensive Mars training to prepare for interplanetary travel. They learn about the planet, its soil, geology, climate and atmosphere. They conduct experiments on the soil and rocks collected, as well as keeping everything on board the Mars Outpost running smoothly. Once the mission is complete, it is time to head home to Earth. Aviation also play a part.   They teach flight dynamics, wilderness survival, teamwork, and spend time in our high-performance jet fighter simulators, providing skills American fighter pilots use to rule the skies. They teach what makes an airplane fly the principles of flight, not in the classroom, but standing next to an F-16 or F-14! This is the best learning environment in the world”, said Ms Slaviero.

Robert Carpenter, President of Miniature Aero Sports NSW, said that the Vineyard field was excited about having Space Camp presenting at the Air Show on Sunday 6^th October, “This world class program is amazing.  The Space Camp program is something that we would not see here in Australia.  If we think that aviation is a little more than 110 years old and space travel is just over 50 years old the horizon of aviation, flight and space travel is much greater for our children.  We want families to hear what is happening in the Space Camp program.  If we can spark the imagination of just a few children then it was worth it. “

 “The Air Show is a community event where we will also be introducing families to our sport of aviation.  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, with the Space Camp and other presentation at the field,” said Mr Carpenter.

The event is free and parking is a gold coin.

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About the Air Show, 6^th 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 6^th 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.