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...
Seaplane flight training in Scotland
The Flying Reporter travels to Scotland to engage in some flying training towards a single engine piston (SEP) Sea Class rating, and finds it to be some of the most, “thrilling and rewarding” flying available. The SEP Sea Class rating requires a minimum of 8 hours flying training, plus a skill test. Prior tailwheel flying experience is helpful before undertaking the course, although not essential as it helps a pilot to...
ACS Announces Growth Plans with £1m Investment
ACS Aviation, a Scottish flying school and aircraft maintenance company, has announced a £1 million investment in aircraft, airside facilities and online presence. Based at Perth Airport, the former WWII airfield owned by Morris Leslie Group, is earmarked as a potential site for further development in the UK and Scottish Government-backed Tay Cities Deal. Potential upgrading of the airfield and its surrounding facilities under the...
