In the 1930s Clifton based farmer John Bange wanted to fly. He decided to design and build his own aircraft and teach himself how to fly.

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The "Azure Star" was adapted from a German designed Zoegling glider. 

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First flown in 1932, it has celebrated its 50th and 60th anniversaries with a recreation of the original flight, including being towed by the same old Chevrolet car.  John Bange and his family took turns to fly the glider.

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John Bange's passion for flight led to the formation of the Aviadell Gliding Club in the 1930s, sowing the seeds for today's Lone Eagle Flying School.