CATS launches subscription-based ATPL theory instruction
Luton-headquartered CATS Aviation, specialists in commercial pilot theoretical knowledge (TK) training, have launched a subscription-based study programme for ATPL cadets. According to CATS, the new online subscription programme includes updated audio-video content, updated overview lectures, and the most up-to-date study guides and ATPL question bank. The CATS complete web-based training system is now available online and via iPad...
Pilot Flight Academy launches fATPL scholarship
Norwegian ATO Pilot Flight Academy (PFA) has launched an fATPL scholarship, covering all tuition fees across an integrated 18-month training programme at the company’s headquarters in Torp Sandefjord Airport in southern Norway. Open to European passport holders, PFA says it is particularly interested in attracting applications from individuals who might not otherwise have the financial ability to fund commercial pilot training, as...
A million flight training aircraft movements per year?
Each year the UK CAA publishes figures for the UK’s 60 busiest airports. This includes General Aviation (GA) airports as well as commercial airports, and alongside schedule service transport, charter and GA aircraft movements, the CAA also reports on flying club and flight training activity. FTN has analysed flight training activity at those airports showing more than 1,000 flight training movements per year. There is a significant...
Wings for Warriors opening a new flying school for UK veterans
UK military charity Wings for Warriors has announced the opening of a new flight training school in Gloucestershire later this year, training medically discharged veterans who want become commercial pilots. Charity founder and CEO Mark Radcliffe says: “What we do isn’t just about flying. It’s about opening the unique and privileged world we exist in as aviators and using it to inspire inspirational men and women in need of some luck...
UK fully funded commercial helicopter pilot scholarship open
Helicentre Aviation Academy is inviting promising professional helicopter pilots to apply for its 2024 commercial helicopter pilot [CPL(H)] Scholarship. In the past the UK helicopter operator has awarded over £1m in training scholarships, sponsorships and bursaries to dozens of trainee helicopter pilots since 2013. Previous scholarship recipients are now employed in a diverse range of helicopter flying roles, including...
