Another reason for my visit to Saudi ( Which I did not know if I was allowed to mention till today) Is to help run the very first Aero modelling event in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
I am sat now at the Royal Saudi Aviation association head offices working through various plans, and ideas for the event itself.
The event will run from the 6th of April right through to the 14th. The idea of the event is to help establish and develop RC aero modelling is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The aim is to start small ( with a small event and various low key competitions ) open to all RC enthusiasts from the gulf states, and of course the viewing public. The hope is for future events to open this competition up to all internationals ( Just as the Saudi Aviation association has managed to do with the sports of Skydiving and paramotoring)
I am really honoured to be involved in such an event. This is not the first time that I have attended an event such as this ( Where it is the first for a country to host an RC event) But it is the first that I attend in such an official role. Normally I am just flying, but this time I will also be advising on various aspects aero modelling related, based on my experience built by attending similar such gatherings across the world. It is really quite exciting to be involved in such a new and developing part of the hobby. I will be sure to keep you guys updated as things happen.
In a few moments, we are heading to the flying field to see what I have to work with.
Regards Al