“The Glider Pilot”
Aug12

“The Glider Pilot”

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Air League Flying Day – 19th August
Aug09

Air League Flying Day – 19th August

The Air League will be holding their annual flying day on the 19th August at Bicester Gliding Club, Bicester, Oxfordshire OX26 5HA. The Gliding Club will be open from 0900 am and visitors will need to go to the office to sign the briefing sheet and to purchase vouchers prior to flying: Up to 30 winch launches maximum 10 mins at £10 Up to 10aerotow 1500ft. £24 Up to 10 motorglider flights maximum 20 mins £22 Tickets can also be...

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2017 Nick Davidson Memorial Flying Scholarship awarded
Aug07

2017 Nick Davidson Memorial Flying Scholarship awarded

Jack Hawkins (18) has been awarded the Nick Davidson Memorial Flying Scholarship for 2017. The scholarship was founded in 2013 in memory of former flight instructor and British Airways Captain, Nick Davidson. Funded by Davidson’s family, the initiative aims to enable a young person between the ages of 18 and 25 to graduate with a full EASA Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL). Training will take place at London Biggin Hill Airport, who is...

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Where is the next generation of pilots? (Part 1)
Aug05

Where is the next generation of pilots? (Part 1)

Is the aviation industry doing enough to nurture the next generation of pilots? Virtually every professional aviation organisation foresees an ever-rising demand for airline pilots, far in excess of previous levels, yet the financial barriers to entry into the airline pilot profession continue to get higher. Many flying schools are facing a shortage of experienced instructors, yet EASA rules make it difficult for the keen and...

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UK Government calls for evidence to decide future aviation policy
Aug04

UK Government calls for evidence to decide future aviation policy

‘Beyond the horizon -The future of UK aviation’ is the title of a new consultation document from the UK Department for Transport which is inviting evidence to help it decide on aviation policy in the post-Brexit future. The document contains the Government’s view of the present state of UK aviation and, according to industry observers, it is notable for its recognition of the challenges facing pilots and flight training schools. The...

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