23/07/2008 by Mr Shoe Wingtips.

A very good friend of mine Marcus who i went to school with has just published his first book, Who is Charlie keeper. Marcus is one of those extremely talented and gifted people who lives life to the max, and when i say to max i really mean to the max. He was my guardian angel at school and tended to look after me. Here is some info about his new book.

You can check out all the details, jacket blurb, artwork and sample chapters on the site http://www.whoischarliekeeper.com/

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23/07/2008 by Mr Shoe Wingtips.

This article writes about the speech I gave at this years Rotary International of Great Britain and Ireland conference in Blackpool in April. The speech was filmed which can be viewed by clicking here

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23/07/2008 by Mr Shoe Wingtips.

YOUNG AND WISE CARERS TAKES OFF AGAIN WITH FREEDOM IN THE AIR

On 24th and 25th July 2008 10 young and older carers from Spurgeons will be taking to the skies for the day! The aim is to bridge the generation gap between the two sets of carers who look after sibblings or parents with a disability and to give them a day off from their duties.

With the aid of Freedom in the Air, Cranfield Flight Training , TA Aviation and Bedfordshire County Council, the carers will take off from Cranfield Airport. As well as being introduced to the basics of flight, the carers will be given a presentation on flying, a tour of a static aeroplane led by Terry Akeroyd, and a demonstration of the workings of the aircraft.

Spurgeons is one of the UK’s largest Christian charities working with children, young people and families. They want to see a world where all children and young people have hope for their future, the ability to make choices and are excited about the opportunities before them. Read the rest of this entry »

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21/07/2008 by Mr Shoe Wingtips.

It has been ages since i enjoyed picnic in the park with friends. My Harry and his lovely girlfriend Mira celebrated their birthday on Parliament Hill on Saturday. My friend came up from the country to join in on the festivities. I liked the spot as i could watch aeroplanes turn onto finals to land on Heathrow rwy 27 from where we sat. Today, i took Paul flying on a local vfr flight around Cranfield for just over an hour. Paul was the very first person who came flying with me years ago when i had a trial lesson at Sywell. It was great to take him flying now i am a qualified pilot.

Harry works for an amazing creative photographic magazine and gallery called FOTO8 and Host Gallery. It is run by one of the nicest person that i have met in a while called Jon. Check their online gallery. I am unable to go to their summer show tomorrow as i am giving a talk to the Redbridge Rotary Club.

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21/07/2008 by Mr Shoe Wingtips.

Dum Dum airport is a very odd little place in India. I particularly like their style of announcements as per this slideshow..you will need to have headphones or switch on your speakers.

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18/07/2008 by Mr Shoe Wingtips.

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16/07/2008 by Mr Shoe Wingtips.

Italian Vogue publishers Conde Nast heard that I went to India to take photographs of my roots for Full Circle Exhibition. Their commissioning editor called me personally to say that she wants to run a feature using my photographs for their October issue of Italian Vogue. Naturally I said yes!

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16/07/2008 by Mr Shoe Wingtips.

This video shows the press we have generated since April 2007..new challenges are ahead of us, but nothing ventured nothing gained.

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15/07/2008 by Mr Shoe Wingtips.

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15/07/2008 by Mr Shoe Wingtips.

Had it not been for CINI, which is run by Samir Choudhury, chances are i would have never met my mother Patricia. During my visit to Kolkata, i had the pleasure of visiting Samir and seeing what they are up to.

The Child In Need Institute (CINI) works to break down the cycle of poverty, malnutrition and ill health and provides basic educational services to some of India’s poorest communities. Its vision is of an India where children are able to reach their full potential, regardless of their gender, caste, class or ethnicity. Read the rest of this entry »

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14/07/2008 by Mr Shoe Wingtips.

During my week in Kolkata I talked alot about what it is like to fly light aeroplanes. During my flight home, i could not stop thinking about getting back in the air in the left hand seat of the PA28. My first call once i got back was to Terry at Cranfield and i booked his PA28.

Yesterday was such a beautiful day for flying. I chose to go on my own and enjoy spending some quality me time with myself and watching the world. My first time flying to Gloucester. The Landing fee was a bit steep but nevermind. I had planned to fly to Kemble, however due to the Royal International Air Tattoo, there was no way that i was going to get caught up in all the various restrictions in the NOTAMS. So i chose the diversion airfield for Kemble, which is Gloucester.

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13/07/2008 by Mr Shoe Wingtips.

Our good friend at Go Flying! have very kindly featured Aviation Without Borders Smiling Wings Day..our next day is at White Waltham on August 5th.

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12/07/2008 by Mr Shoe Wingtips.

Freedom-in-the-air.com has a global traffic rank of:  4,234,036 / Online Since: April-2007
We are on track to achieve over 100.000 unique visits for 2008. This traffic we plan to double in 2009.

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