A work trip meant I couldn't attend the L&WMRS open day, but my Dad performed his usual "Meet and Greet" duties - which gave him the chance to welcome some people from the flying club on the same farm as us.
It turned out that they had a family camping weekend, so the next day, we nipped down to see what was happening.
On arrival, we were greeted and shown around. The members couldn't have been more welcoming and eagerly showed us the aircraft, and fascinating technology inside them It seems that you can have a 'plane that can automatically compensate for wind buffeting, and even fly itself back by GPS if it gets out of range. Amazing stuff.
In the clubhouse were a huge number of models. Presuamably because there were several tents-worth of families for the weekend.
The highlight was being able to try some goggles that provided a first person perspective from a 'plane in the air. While one memeber flew, using his goggles, I watched through a second pair. It was absolutely amazing!
Now, I've no desire to have a go at flying (OK, gliders appeal a little) but if it's your bag, I can recomend the South Warwickshire Flyers. A really freindly bunch. More details on this website.
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