I didn’t go because I didn’t fancy the four mile walk from Appledore Station to Brenzett, at least not in the rain.
I do find that I’m buying less and less at Aerojumbles for three reasons. There’s less “kit” available, what there is often costs too much, even if I have the money I won’t pay it, I’m concentrating on existing projects and not starting new ones, due to price and a lack of space to expand.
That said, Aerojumbles are a good social event and the only place I see some people.
I agree with Andy that there are almost no young people purchasing aviation items. I don’t hold with the view that it’s because they’re all at home playing on games consoles or watching TV. There are lots of other heritage areas that do attract young people. I remember when you could fill an instrument panel for about £100, possibly less. On ebay yesterday two instruments went for over £400 each. Someone new to aviation is going to see that and do something cheaper. We need to go out and draw people in. A non fraudulent operation similar to the Wasp that did the rounds of supermarket car parks was a brilliant example of how to do it. I cold go on at length on this topic but it all comes down to marketing. Make it attractive and accessible to young people, tell them about it and they’ll join in.
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