PFA Devon Scout Camp

TWENTY-FOUR Scouts from across the county gathered at Belle Vue airstrip, near Torrington in North Devon for a weekend of flying fun in June. The event, which ran from Friday to Sunday, was jointly organised by the local PFA Strut and Scout group.

The Scouts completed elements of ground instruction to qualify for the 'Aviation Badge', and there was a practical navigation exercise for them to complete.

PFA member Steve Robson, who managed the event, told LOOP, "The scouts did well in coping with the challenging task of navigating a light aircraft using a traditional map, compass and flight plan, and not a GPS in sight! 
"All of the Scouts were hugely enthusiastic and many of them said they were now very keen to learn to fly."

W: www.devonstrut.co.uk

Words: Kirsten Corrigan