Mark Edworthy is a well-known commercial pilot and flying instructor who specialises in vintage aircraft. He describes himself as a 21st century Tiger Moth Pilot and has given over 1000 people their first experience of open-cockpit flying. These flights are often booked to celebrate special occasions through companies such as Red Letter Days.

In his talk, Mark describes the often-humorous adventures of flying vintage aircraft in a modern world. This is real seat-of-the-pants flying, using traditional piloting skills rather than an array of characterless computers. The vintage engines are still started by hand, the wings are still covered in fabric, and the instruments are the latest 1930’s designs.

Mark studied Physics at University and worked as a Research Scientist for twenty years, obtaining his PhD in 1987. Later he ran several companies, before embarking on his third, and current, career as a commercial pilot. Despite now using a wheelchair following the late effects of childhood polio, he regularly flies up to 14 people a day, and is a fully qualified aerobatic and instrument instructor. Mark is also a display pilot authorised by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

When Mark talks about flying, the sky really is the limit.