By Admin. Updated 12:24 p.m., Tuesday, December 12, 2023, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).
Members of the newly formed Vincy Aeroclub were present at the J.F Mitchell Airport in Bequia on December 8, to welcome a fleet of aircraft that are a part of the Caribbean Air Rally 2023.
According to a press release from Vincy Aeroclub, residents of the island, the airport staff, students and teachers of the Paget Farm Government School, and aviation enthusiasts were also present to witness the landings.
“The Caribbean Air rally comprises of pilots and aviation enthusiasts whose aim is to explore the fascinating sights, sounds, taste and cultures of the region. This year the route expanded 2870 NM of the charming Caribbean region; from Turks and Caicos in the North to Bequia, (SVG) in the southeastern Caribbean,” the press release stated.
“Additionally, those who came as part of the air rally interacted with members of the Vincy Aero Club. They were thrilled to learn that the country has an emerging aero club which plans to implement a number of activities to cater to the appetite of aviation enthusiasts in the country and by extension the region,” the press release added.
“The Vincy Aeroclub was established in late July of this year when Tavio Simmons, from the island of Bequia, returned home, after culminating his studies in Aircraft Maintenance and Aviation Management at the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT), the press release stated.
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He shared the idea with others who are interested in aviation, for which they welcomed and embraced with no reluctance.
The purpose of the club is to create a sense of community among the various stakeholders in aviation, making the field a more social experience. Not only will the club connect its members to a network of people who share the same interests and passion in aviation, but it was also created to organize social events and activities outside of flying only, ranging from continuing education lectures to family-friendly barbeques, school visits, and forums to discuss various topics related to aviation.
Moreover, the club seeks to support young people who are desirous of entering one of the many career paths in the aviation industry.
Currently, the club consists of 29 members who are all very deeply entwined in the passion for aviation. The support from the public thus far has been very positive which seems to be fueling the members to do more and reach out to the length and breadth of St Vincent and the Grenadines and the region.
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