August 2010
Sky's the limit for Dundee teenager
Jodie Connell celebrated her 18th birthday in
style – learning to fly a Grob Tutor aircraft with the Royal Air
Force.
Jodie, of
Claverhouse, Dundee, joined Flight Lieutenant Lindsay Brown for a
morning at East of Scotland Universities Air Squadron, RAF
Leuchars, learning first-hand about the equipment used by the RAF
before taking to the skies and being shown how to fly the
plane.
The teenager was chosen by The Prince’s Trust Scotland for the
experience following her success on the Team programme at Dundee
College.
Team leader at Dundee College, Linda Guthrie added: “Jodie was
outstanding during her time on the course, she excelled through her
team work, leadership skills and in caring for others. The sky is
literally the limit for her now.”
The Prince’s Trust’s programme has given me a
whole new perspective on life and I feel extremely lucky to have
spent this time with the RAF and finding out more about their work.
The flight was absolutely amazing and it felt brilliant to be up in
the clouds. This is definitely a great way to mark my 18th
birthday.
Jodie
Connell
Since finishing the team, Jodie has plans to study Criminal
Psychology at Menzieshill Community Centre in Dundee.
The RAF is committed to supporting The Prince’s Trust by
offering such incentives to a select number of young people each
year and there will be a number of opportunities available across
the UK for this once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Squadron Leader Lewis Gusterson, Officer Commanding East of
Scotland Universities Air Squadron at RAF Leuchars, said:
“It is a great pleasure to host Jodie on the squadron and the
personnel of RAF Leuchars is delighted to support the outstanding
work carried out by The Prince’s Trust in Scotland. ”