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AEROCLUB and Cornwall Strut at BODMIN AIRFIELD
Come and join me at Bodmin Airfield for an exciting talk of what it is was like to go from answering emails to flying the most dangerous routes in one of the world’s last frontiers: Papua. Aeroplane crashes, tropical diseases, tribal villages and jagged, jungle covered mountains all featured in his remarkable career and in what Channel 4 described as the “Worst Place to be a Pilot”. I disagree with that title and this evening’s talk will answer the question of how do you land on a 30% up-sloping runway (and take-off again)?
You are very welcome to join us for a meal in the Clubhouse before the talk but please remember to book first on 01208 821419 especially if dining at our AeroDine Cafe. Meals start from 17.30 and the talk commences at 19.00.
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If you’d like me to come to your aero club or event to give an exciting talk on what it was like to fly the world’s greatest STOL aircraft, the Pilatus Porter, in one of the world’s last frontiers, please get in touch!
Hi Matt, I’m a student at Bodmin Airfield (around 55hours of PPL or so now and only 2 of the 9 written exams left – having started back in 2010, returned this year with a laser focussed direction to see it through and not a lot can come between that now).
Having read your book, and watched the TV show some time ago, when I saw you were coming down to little old Bodmin my jaw dropped. No doubt I will be starstruck seeing your good self there in awe of your experience and knowledge you can guarantee a seat is taken for me there.
Look forward to it! Cheers, Al.