Aer Lingus Future Pilot Programme open
Mar25

Aer Lingus Future Pilot Programme open

Aer Lingus is now accepting on-line applications after opening the first stage in its Future Pilot pilot training programme. Successful applicants to the Future Pilot programme will eventually become pilots for the the Irish flag carrier.  The Aer Lingus Future Pilot Programme combines classroom study and practical flight training in aircraft and flight simulators. After graduating cadets will receive a Multi Pilot Commercial Licence...

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The Air League extends scholarship application cutoff date
Mar19

The Air League extends scholarship application cutoff date

The Air League has extended the application window for its powered and gliding scholarships to the end of March to coincide with its new electric aircraft scholarship initiative.  The closing date for applications to the Air League’s Scholarship programme, including flying, electric flying and gliding experiences, has been moved forward by one week. The application period now closes at 23:59 on Sunday 31 March 2024. The Air League...

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ACS Aviation 2024 PPL Flying Scholarship
Mar08

ACS Aviation 2024 PPL Flying Scholarship

Scottish commercial pilot training academy ACS Aviation is continuing its flying scholarship scheme in 2024 and has recently opened the application process.  The Perth Airport based Approved Training Organisation is offering 10 hours of flight training towards a Private Pilot Licence (PPL) to successful applicants to the scholarship, as well as 12 months school membership and a Bose A20 headset worth over £1,000.00. ACS Aviation has...

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BGA launches National Women’s Go Gliding Weekend
Mar05

BGA launches National Women’s Go Gliding Weekend

The British Gliding Association (BGA) has announced that it is running a National Women’s Go Gliding Weekend on 27-28 April 2024. The weekend event is designed to introduce more women (and their companions) into the sport of gliding by providing a friendly and informative welcome at participating gliding clubs, including opportunities for attendees to get airborne. The following gliding clubs are participating:• Banbury Gliding Club•...

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Goodwood Flying School to continue Rob Wildeboer pilot scholarships in 2024
Feb20

Goodwood Flying School to continue Rob Wildeboer pilot scholarships in 2024

Goodwood Flying School launches its 2024 Rob Wildeboer Scholarships to help student pilots on their aviation journey after it received generous community donations.  There are currently four Rob Wilderboer scholarships on offer in 2024, including (2) 10 hour training sessions in a Cessna 172, and (2) five hour training sessions in a Piper Cub. Melanie Wright, Flying School Operations Manager said: “Thank you to everyone who has kindly...

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Tomorrow deadline for 2024 flying scholarship applications
Feb05

Tomorrow deadline for 2024 flying scholarship applications

The Honourable Company of Air Pilots (HCAP) will be closing applications for its 2024 gliding scholarship programme on the 6 February at noon. HCAP say that interviews for the popular scholarship will take place on the 17 and 18 April 2024.  The gliding scholarships are residential and are offered to people over the age of 16.  Successful candidates have the opportunity to fly on a one-week course at a youth approved British Gliding...

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