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As we celebrate
100 years of powered flight and marvel at the huge strides accomplished
in aviation, one area still to be conquered is sustainable man
powered flight.
A vast amount
of success has been achieved into research and development in
wings design and lifting devices.
One area to
be developed is in a man powered propulsion system for man-powered
flight to be sustainable.
The Red Dragon
Race has been conceived to encourage development in this field.
Following on
from last years race, Welshpool Airport is again holding a competition
to promote the development of a Human Powered Air Machine this
will then be developed towards Human Powered Flight.
The concept
is for competitors to create a machine to be propelled by thrust
over a measured distance in minimum time. Prize money will be
available and all competitors will need to raise a sum of money
for charity.
The aim is to
promote and develop a concept for human powered flight and to
encourage the reduction of both noise and air pollution for the
future of aviation, at the same time encouraging innovation and
raising money for charity.
It is anticipated
that the race will be an annual event at the airport.
Interested parties
please contact Mid Wales Airport Ltd, Welshpool, Powys for an
application form and competition rules.
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