Royal Aero Club open 2023 Bursaries
Applications are now open for the Royal Aero Club Trust’s 2023 Bursary scheme, with a closing date of 21 March 2023. The Royal Aero Club Trust – who have been offering a number of annual bursaries as part of their ‘Flying for Youth’ programme since their inception in 1998 – are inviting applications for this year’s financial grants. The bursary scheme encompasses “all types of air sports and aviation-related activities” including...
Compton Abbas Airfield sold – new flying school operator sought
Compton Abbas Airfield in north Dorset has been sold to nearby neighbour, movie director Guy Ritchie. In a letter confirming the purchase, Mr Ritchie said: “We are pleased to announce that Ashcombe Estates are purchasing Compton Abbas Airfield from the Hughes family. Compton Abbas Airfield is an important part of the local area and has been the heart of the flying community here for many years. “We will keep running the Airfield in...
CAA reminder on EU-UK licence transition
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has issued a reminder to holders of EASA approvals and personnel licences that they will need to apply to the CAA to obtain the UK equivalent approvals and licences required to continue providing services to UK organisations and operating or providing maintenance for UK registered aircraft. The CAA adds that a smaller number than expected of Part 145/component/C rated companies that support GA...
LAA Grass Roots Fly-In (02-04 Sept 2022)
The LAA’s annual rally (this year termed a ‘Grass Roots Fly-In’) is opening its doors to fly in and drive in visitors on Friday 02, Saturday 03 and Sunday 04 September, combining many of the traditional features at a new location, having relocated this year from Sywell Aerodrome in Northamptonshire to Popham Airfield in Hampshire. The LAA says it expects hundreds of visitors by air and road each day. All indoor and outdoor...
Ultimate High extends Rob Wildeboer scholarship with UPRT offering
Ultimate High is offering an Upset Recovery Training (UPRT) course in memory of Rob Wildeboer, former Goodwood Flying School Manager, who died last July after a sudden illness. The scholarship is offered in addition to those made available by Goodwood Flying School. “He was a one-man institution at the Aerodrome, loved by all who came into contact with him and absolutely integral to everything done through the Goodwood aviation...
