NEWSLETTER
Free mailing of The Air League newsletter every two months.

FREE CONSULTANT ADVICE
On all aspects of flying training and careers in aviation and the aerospace industry.

ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES
Scholarships (flying, engineering, gliding and balloon) for Student members (aged 17-26).
Flying bursaries for those members holding a Private Pilot’s Licence.

MEMBERSHIP OF RAF FLYING CLUBS
Membership of certain RAF flying clubs following completion of an ALET flying scholarship or flying bursary.
(See below for full details).

AN ANNUAL PROGRAMME OF LECTURES
By distinguished speakers from all sectors of the aerospace community.

ATTENDANCE AT THE AIR LEAGUE’S ANNUAL RECEPTION
Usually held in the Spring in such privileged settings as St James’s Palace or the Merchant Taylors' Hall.

ADMITTANCE AT THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
To meetings of the Associate Parliamentary Aerospace Group (with prior notice and space permitting).

ROYAL AERONAUTICAL SOCIETY LOUNGE AND BAR
By courtesy of the RAeS, use of its facilities in the heart of London’s West End.

PRIVILEGED ADMISSION
Reduced entry of £8.50 (normally £14.50) at the IWM, Duxford for members under the age of 26.

DISCOUNT AT FOYLES BOOKSHOPS
10% concessionary discount at the Charing Cross Road and South Bank, Royal Festival Hall branches.

AIR LEAGUE MERCHANDISE
Official merchandise from DickiesStore. (See below for details and links to the DickiesStore website).

Please enquire at joining@airleague.co.uk

Last up-dated: 21 September 2009

Formed on the 1st April 2001, the aim of the Association is to facilitate the Air Force Board’s objective of affording Servicemen and women, regardless of rank or trade, the opportunity of learning to fly at the lowest cost.

Due to strong and long-standing links between the Air League Educational Trust (ALET) and RAF Flying Clubs, RAFFCA is keen to encourage young Air League members in their flying. Over the years many members have benefitted by flying their scholarship or bursary at an RAF Flying Club and it has been agreed that after completing an ALET scholarship or bursary, League members can apply for membership of their local RAF flying club to allow them to develop their skills further. This opportunity allows members to fly within the Service environment and to experience face to face contact with those serving in the RAF.

There are 14 RAFFCA clubs in the UK and each club is run as an individual entity. Currently, eight of these clubs (listed below) have agreed to accept League members. Joining is an individual agreement between a League member and the club, and not the RAF or any of its branches. To take advantage of this offer, members should contact their local RAF Flying Club and apply for club membership using their Air League membership card for identification.

Full information on the clubs can be found by visiting: http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafflyingclubs.

RAF Benson Flying Club http://www.rafbsc.com.
Contacts: Neil Catton-Wretham - RAF Benson, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 6AA or 01491 827012.

RAF Brize Norton Flying Club http://www.brizeflyingclub.com.
Contacts: OIC: Phil Radcliffe radcliffep555@brizenorton.raf.mod.uk. Membership: Stu Mckeag 07921-773993 stuartmckeag061@hotmail.com.

RAF Halton Aeroplane Club http://www.haltonaeroclub.org.
Contact: Mark Manwaring 01296-622697.

RAF Kinloss - Moray Flying Club http://www.morayflyingclub.org.uk.
Contact: Angela Dry, Ops Manager, Moray Flying Club, RAF Kinloss, Moray IV36 3UH Tel: 01309-617361.

RAF Lyneham Flying Club http://www.lynehamaviation.co.uk.
Contacts: Bryan Coe enquiries@lynehamaviation.co.uk.

RAF Marham - Marham Aero Club http://www.marhamaeroclub.co.uk.
Contacts: OIC: Darren Howett on 01760337261 or MRM2Sqn-OCOpsSpt@marham.raf.mod.uk. Membership: Rhona Hodson rhonah76@yahoo.co.uk.

RAF Waddington Flying Club http://www.waddingtonflyers.org.
Contacts: OIC: Chris Hives Christopher.Hives515@mod.uk. Membership: Alex Oakes membership@waddingtonflyers.org.

RAF Wyton – Pathfinder Flying Club http://www.pathfinderflyingclub.co.uk.
Contacts: Pathfinder Flying Club, RAF Wyton, Huntingdon, Cambs PE28 2EA. Membership: 01480-52451 Ext 8733 or dpbrampton@aol.com.

Up-dated: 21 September 2009.

The Air League has joined forces with DickiesStore to launch a brand new range of official merchandise and bespoke clothing aimed at everyone involved in the aviation industry but especially our own members.,

Air League members can take advantage of exclusive discounts and other fantastic member privileges on the entire Dickies workwear range via the on-line store at www.DickiesStore.co.uk/AirLeague. A percentage of all sales generated will be donated to assist with the work of the Air League Educational Trust.

DickiesStore is the first e-commerce exclusive distributor of Dickies products in the UK and sponsored the British Junior Gliding Team.

Details of the eMembership Number to benefit from these discounts can be obtained from the League's September/October 2007 newsletter or by enquiring at joining@airleague.co.uk.

For all young members wanting to get in touch or organise events with other Air League members we now have a Group entitled “Air League” under the groups section of Facebook. If you want to upload your photos and exchange ideas or discuss anything with your fellow Air Leaguers just log on.

If you need careers advice please send your query to: flying@airleague.co.uk

Otherwise, please enquire at: joining@airleague.co.uk