Ever thrown paper rockets in class? Or dreamt of flying in your own special space jet a la Captain Kirk? This weekend, Trove Experiences is hosting an aeromodelling session that offers aviation enthusiasts a chance to gain a deeper appreciation of the small details that make flight possible.

Participants work on their models at an earlier session

Noopur Lidbide, content head, explains, “Participants begin [the session] by learning about the fundamentals of aeromodelling and aviation. They will learn to design their own chuck glider (a hand-crafted model of an airplane designed to teach basic aerodynamics) with tools.

Throughout the experience, host Dhrriti Khetan, a commercial pilot, will weave in ideas like Bernoulli’s principle, that explains how airplanes stay in the air, the history of aeromodelling, and everyday aviation curiosities, from why phones need to be on airplane mode, to why pilots do a walk-around check before take-off.”

An attendee at a previous workshop assembles the pieces of her chuck glider

Attendees will also get a sneak peek into what flying school training feels like and how a cockpit works. “Additionally, we will give them a practical demonstration of how a yoke (steering control) works, plane navigation, and differences between aircraft models — from the smaller Cessnas to larger commercial ones,” Lidbide shares with us.

As for the unique subject of the session, she reveals, “Ever since humans first looked up at birds, the marvel of flight has stirred our collective curiosity. The first time a human being took flight, whether in a plane, a paraglider, or a bungee drop, they felt the same urge. The idea is to have enthusiasts delve into the topic, by taking a closer look at the principles that enable flight.”

Noopur Lidbide

On March 7; 11 am to 1.30 pm 
At Doolally Taproom, Multilink House, Khar West. 
Log on to troveexperiences.com 
Entry Rs 2800