The Flying Start Challenge is a contest run by businesses and organisations in the South West for local schools to help develop science and engineering skills and highlight the opportunities available in engineering careers. The challenge also offers a great opportunity for the schools to forge links with local industry.The Challenge runs from October to March, concluding in an all-day event held at the Fleet Air Arm Museum, in Yeovilton, Somerset, where both teachers and pupils are tested to the full... [more info]
Click here to see a BBC documentary of the 2010/11 final event.
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| The 2010/11 challenge was a roaring success and preparations are underway for Flying Start 2011/12 - keep in contact with your respective companies for details. Well done to the designers of the winning glider from Dene Magna! We hope you enjoyed your glider flights! |
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| Become a challenge sponsor: sponsorship benefits Currently 8 engineering companies and various other organisations sponsor the challenge, raising their profile throughout the region |
