Children’s interest in aircraft soars

CHILDREN got the chance to see some impressive aircraft firsthand during a hangar tour at Barwon Heads Airport at the weekend.

The children enjoyed a CHIP Family Support Group workshop with Dr Zara Dennis and Scott Jessop from the Sci Fly STEM Outreach program, and a tour with Jeff Brooks and Peter Prendergast from the Barwon Heads Airport.

The children learnt about forces of flight and aircraft controls and how to make an aerobatic paper plane.

They also took the opportunity to ask some very in-depth questions.

CHIP workshops are a fun way for gifted children to take on new adventures with like-minded friends.