Flying Bursary 2012 Applications are now LIVE!

These annual awards are intended to give our already budding pilots the opportunity to push themselves further – so why not apply and give that tail-wheel rating a shot, or pick up some advanced flying skills with some aerobatics?

Please read all the conditions before applying via the link at the bottom of this post!

Conditions

  • Each bursary comprises a fixed sum of money, sufficient to cover between 3-5 hours flying training in single-engine piston (SEP) aeroplanes.
  • The bursaries are intended to help Air League members who hold a valid pilot’s licence to gain additional flying qualifications or to renew a rating in their licence.
  • Applicants must:
    • be permanently resident in the UK;
    • hold a current pilot’s licence issued by the CAA, which includes a valid SEP (Land) aircraft rating and valid medical certification; and
    • be a member of The Air League (or be applying to be a member at the time of application for the bursary).

Selection Procedure

  • Only applications received by 24 February 2012 will be considered.
  • Awards are made after consideration of the information given in the application form and confirmed by the enclosures.
  • There is no interview and the decision of the Selection Board is final.

Application

  • A completed application form should reach the Secretary as soon as possible but not later than the closing date of Friday, 24 February 2012.
  • Copies of relevant documents, specified in the application form, must be enclosed.
  • An application for membership of The Air League must accompany application forms from non-members.
  • Bursary winners are notified by post in May/June 2012 and their names published in the aviation press, announced on the League’s website and in The Air League Newsletter.

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