Flying Start Challenge
gliders 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]
Participants
The 2009/10 challenge was a roaring success and preparations are underway for Flying Start 2010/11 - keep in contact with your respective companies for details.

Well done to the designers of the winning glider from Swanmead Community School! We hope you enjoyed your glider flights!
 
Companies
Become a challenge sponsor:
sponsorship benefits

Currently 8 engineering companies and various other organisations sponsor the challenge, raising their profile throughout the region