2012/13 Eagle EDGE Solutions is launching

THE OUTBACK AVIATION PROGRAM

SOUTH WEST QUEENSLAND

The development of an Outback Aviation Program is being developed for 2012- 2014 in South West Queensland. This has come about out of a need from individuals, property owners and professionals working within the industry, highlighting the urgent need to commence an aviation program in this region.

 At present there is very limited aviation training on offer West of Toowoomba and nill in South West QLD.

 Presently Eagle EDGE Solutions is sourcing funding to get this program started.

 The program will entail participants assisting in the fabrication of a Savannah Outback aircraft.  www.outbackaircraft.com those participating within the program will be given their first flights within the outback aircraft.

• The fabrication of the Savannah  will be supervised by qualified aircraft engineers from Charleville.
• The pilot training will be done by qualified Instructors.
• Pilot training in RA will also be conducted in an additional aircraft.
• The project seeks to become self funding through the construction of the Savannah aircraft, selling the aircraft to raise the funds to purchase the second kit to continue the project the following year and so on.

 The goals of the program.

• Providing aviation training opportunities in South West Queensland
• Empowering Youth and Adults.
• Employment opportunities in Aerial Mustering
• Alternative Educational program for High School Students (in Manual Arts Studies)
• Further Educational opportunities in Aircraft fabrication and maintenance
• Work experience in the Aviation/Engineering Industry.

Update: During 2011, Wayne Dillon has gained his instructor rating with Recreational Aviation Australia and has enjoyed working with Bill Bendall - Recreational Flying Training  in Roma with Students.

Wayne started his flying career in the Snowy Mountains of Victoria in 1985 and since  clocked up more than 22 years experience as a commercial pilot, flying in remote Australia and Papua New Guniea .

Yes Eagle EDGE Solutions is heading to Roma

" Sport and Recreation Active Inclusion Program".

Discover SCUBA Diving  &  Canoeing program.

Roma residents again have the opportunity to experience SCUBA Diving, in a program starting on Wednesday the 5^th October  2011, in the NEWELY RENOVATED HEATED INDOOR SWIMMING POOL.

In March this year “ROMA residents went SCUBA diving at the Roma swimming complex. 2 young people completed an introduction to Bubble Makers. 8 people mastered the PADI Discover SCUBA Cert and 3 people are now half way through there PADI Open Water SCUBA Cert and getting ready to head for the coast!

Come and enjoy this new sport opportunity in Roma.

We will be staying on to run a Canoe Basic Skills program as well as assisting the students to fabricated 5  canoes for their school.The canoe program will commence on the  Sunday the 9th October with students from St John's College.

Sporting Chance Program

Student Story

Demi  Lucus is a Year 10 Student at Cunnamulla High School in South West Queensland, she had been enrolled in the Eagle EDGE Academy of Sport for the past three years.

Demi is a natural within sport’s, last year she was selected to represent the region and with little time to train she made the State Finals for Long Jump. This year Demi is hoping to again have the opportunity to reach the State Finals.

She was also recognised for her efforts within her sporting field and community as Young Citizen of the year for the Australia Day Awards in Cunnamulla.

This year she took on a school base traineeship with Eagle Edge Academy of Sport, where she is completing a Cert III in Community Recreation. Within her role she is working with our Senior Sports Officer Geoffrey Rynne in assisting in the delivery of the Academy programs in the school. As well as working with the Primary School and the Sacred Heart School in the delivery of sporting programs for the younger children, who look up to Demi.

As part of her traineeship she is also working on her Level 1 coaching certificate for canoeing, Demi  is hoping to encourage her peer’s to get involved in a new program the Academy is developing in racing kayaks.  Recently Demi spent a week on the Sunshine Coast getting her hands dirty helping us fabricate two light weight Kayaks for racing. Well Done Demi!

We are proud of her because when we see young Aboriginal girls like Demi work hard at their traineeship it makes us proud, that she is making positive decisions for her future.  Our Senior Sports Officer Geoffrey Rynne, looks forward to Thursday when Demi is helping with the sporting programs.

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A snap shot of additional program provided by Eagle EDGE Youth Programs.

Team Building camp: One of the activities is White Water Canoeing.

Surf Life Saving Camp: Youth from Year 8 and up gained their Surf Life Saving Certificate, with 5 participants gaining their Bronze medallion .

EES is a non for profit organization that is registered with the tax department as a PBI.  (public benevolent institution)

All donations of $2.00 or more are tax's deductible

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