RAF Roadshow for Year 9 students
On Thursday 2 February, Year 9 students were treated to an action packed RAF Roadshow.
'Fun with Flight' was a 50-minute jet fuelled presentation exploring the physics of flying. Pupils discovered how the physics they study in the classroom is an integral part of the work that engineers undertake in the RAF and other engineering organisations.
Using exciting demonstrations, pupils were invited to take part in some literally jaw dropping experiments. Drones, balloons, airships and even jet engines were explored in a way that was fascinating and engaging. The pupils also learnt about the microlight world altitude record and the physics behind how the RAF achieved their goal.
This was a great workshop which helped pupils to explore some of the options that are available to them whilst demystifing some of the myths around engineering.
