What do you imagine when you think of drones? Recreational toys? Flying taxis? A threat to the future of general aviation? A force for good or bad? Whatever your views, there are Flying Rotarians across Europe who see them as the way to save lives and are making it happen. WingBeat Ambulance Drone – Italy […]
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We told you previously about the initiative started by IFFR Australia to honour the past and look to the future with the launch of the Brian Condon Memorial Flying Scholarship, which aims to help one lucky young person launch into aviation through a $5,000 contribution towards the successful applicant’s recreational pilots licence. Mike McFarlane reports
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Thanks to the generosity of Flying Rotarians all around the world who have contributed to our Ukraine relief fund and the service of members of the Swiss Section, we have been able to bring warmth and some Christmas cheer to 140 children in Ukraine. The Ukraine Squadron is currently sponsored by the Swiss Section, and
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Flying Rotarians have been celebrating the festive season around the world this month with the Hong Kong and UK sections both having fun Christmas get-togethers. Hong Kong AGM and Dinner On Monday 12 December, members of the Hong Kong Squadron combined their Annual General Meeting with their Christmas party, held in Grand Ballroom 1 of
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How did I get into flying? My father was a big game hunting guide in Alaska. My first flight was about age 8 in a Cessna 182 that one of his clients flew from South Carolina to visit Alaska. Soon after that I got a ride in a Piper Super Cub on floats to a
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One of the joys of being a Rotarian in London is being able to participate in some of the finest British traditions. And there is nothing more traditional than the Lord Mayor of London’s show – one of the biggest and best parades of the year. It dates back to the early 13th century, when
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How did I get into flying? My flying life began on a lovely summer day in 1969. My father asked me if I would like to learn to fly. Having no clue what it was about I said yes, and got my first flying experience in an old Bergfalke glider at the local airfield. So,
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IFFR Australia is honouring the past and looking to the future with the launch of the Brian Condon Memorial Flying Scholarship, which aims to help one lucky young person launch into aviation. Brian Condon was Australia’s first IFFR World President, from 1994-1996, and a huge supporter of Rotary, IFFR and his local flying club. Brian
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Reno Air Races: 15 & 16 September Caroline and I arrived home from the French Section meeting in Melun at 5pm on Monday 12 September. Less than 24 hours later, and we on our way to Heathrow Airport for an early Wednesday flight to Reno, Nevada, for the South-West section meeting at the Reno Air
September often has great flying weather in western Europe. But sadly that didn’t last until the weekend of the French meeting. Of the 8 aircraft due in from the UK and Channel Islands, only one, John and Diana Davy were able to make it to Melun, situated around 40km / 25 miles south-east of Paris.
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