I'm currently a member of the University of London Air Squadron (ULAS). Each year the Squadron raises money for a nominated charity. The current members of ULAS decided upon the Jon Egging Trust as the Squadron charity for 2012-13.

The trust was set up in honour of Flt Lt Jon Egging, who tragically lost his life on the 20th August 2011 whilst completing an air display at the Bournemouth Air Festival; he was coming to the end of his first year with the world-famous Royal Air Force Red Arrows aerobatic team, flying in the Red 4 position.

The Trust has developed an exciting and unique youth engagement programme – Blue Skies – which provides new opportunities to help disadvantaged young people achieve their full potential.

ULAS has set the ambitious target of raising £10000 sponsorship for the Trust this year. The Squadron has planned a series of events to take place over the summer. I am taking part in the Coast to Coast cycle ride.