Thursday 9^th March was the regional final of the Flying Start Challenge at the Jet Age Museum! Science Club students have been working up to this moment for a number of months, designing, building and now flying their gliders. Students started the day by having the opportunity to sit in a Vulcan Bomber cockpit and had the privilege of learning about the mechanics of the aircraft from a pilot who flew it when it was in use. Students then had a session run by GE Aviation, which taught them how aircraft stabilising equipment works. After a final session with Safran Landing Systems, where students had to build landing gear it was time for the fly off! Our students were absolutely fantastic and had a top distance of nearly 10 metres of flight. They should all be very proud of their achievements and the teamwork involved to complete this challenge.