High Flyers Introduction

Hello and welcome to the High Flyers Programme. 

Have you ever wondered how or why things fly?  Have you ever dreamt of taking to the skies or learning what it would be like to be a pilot?  Have you ever wanted to know how to build your own models capable of flight?  If the answer to any of the above is 'yes, yes, yes!!!’ – then this is the place for you.

Using flight as an overarching theme, the High Flyers Summer School Programme is a journey of discovery and excitement. 

With a wide variety of interactive challenges, you'll soon have an understanding of the art and science of flight, and we'll highlight you the job opportunities available in aerospace.

With High Flyers, you'll:

• explore the history of flight through Bombardier's award-winning Flight Experience CD-ROM
• design, build and fly your own unique kite in the Kite Workshop
• unearth the secrets of nature's flying creatures with the Ulster Wildlife Trust at Bog Meadows
• experience the thrills and spills of exciting aerial moves in the X2 Flight Simulator
• take to the skies in a Bombardier Q400 …and much, much more

Come on in and have a look at what else this exciting programme has in store.

Bombardier is a world leader in the design and manufacture of business, commercial and amphibious aircraft.  The Learjet 45 business jet, above, was one of the first aircraft to be designed in virtual reality using Computer Aided Design.