GAPAN Scholarships (J N Somers & others) 2003 & Earlier
 

Anyone know who got it in the end?

Well done to whoever it was, hope you have a good time at Jerez.

I did!..

I found out a few weeks ago; firstly I thought it was a wind-up, but now that it has sunk in, I'm on cloud nine!

I've handed my notice in at work and I'm off on the 19th February!

Thanks for the kind regards and I hope things work out for you soon (if they haven't already!)

Thanks to PPRuNe and the wannabies for excellent advice and encouragement.

Good Hunting to you all.

Pro Spin. :)

Congratulations, Pro Spin! Enjoy yourself!

Could anyone explain something about this sponsorship?

Thanks guys.

jlms,

The "J.N Somers Scholarship" pays all the fees associated with gaining a Frozen ATPL at BAe's Flight training centre in Jerez, Spain (which also includes accomodation and food).

GAPAN give out one per year (they've given two so far) and selection begins around September/October. GAPAN also award other scholarships, such as PPL and Instructor Rating Scholarships.

I feel very privileged to have been awarded this scholarship, and if any Wannabes want info on selection, ready for next years award, don't hesitate to ask!

Pro Spin.

ProSpin-first of all, congratulations. I applied to GAPAN and didn't even get to the aptitude test stage. I was wondering how much flying time you've got, and what your experience is, in order that I may be a little better prepared next year. Thanks, and well done once again...BAcrew

yes I would also like to know more info on this scholarship. What exactly were the different stages of the process? Why do you think you were successful? Please share..!

Pro Spin, any chance of emailing me so I know who you are? Did I give you a lift back to the Train station after?

Well done on getting in anyway!

Hopefully I'll get in somewhere soon. http://www.pprune.org/ubb/NonCGI/frown.gif

I have found information on GAPAN's scholarship in the past on their website at:

www.gapan.org/somers/Somers.html

You may want to try that for info and application criteria.

Cheers, H&H

[This message has been edited by Hot&Heavy (edited 16 January 2001).]

Perfect PFL,

Yes you did give me a lift to the station! I'll email you soon.

There really was nothing between the four guys at the final stage; its a shame that they weren't giving out four scholarships!

Funkster - you ask why you think I was successful. Well, as I said above, it could have easily gone to any of the four guys at the final interview. I guess the interview went well for me on the day. However, I strongly believe that the GAPAN application form carries a lot of weight in getting to the interview stage; if your form sticks out from the many they recieve, you are already increasing your chances to about 1 in 25 (25 make it to the second round - morrisby test). It's then down to your individual aptitude to get you to the final interview stage.

Good luck to you all,

Pro Spin

P.S: does anyone know the chap who won last year's J.N. Somers scholarship?

Nice one Pro Spin, well done on getting it.
Do send me an email, speak to you then.

Pro Spin,

I'm currently at Jerez with the other lucky GAPAN scholar, he said he would be happy to answer any questions you have.

email me your address and i'll get him to email you.

See you soon

Well done Pro Spin - has it sunk in yet? I was lucky enough to be awarded a GAPAN PPL Scholarship - as a progression I intend to apply for the next J N Somers scholarship - I would be very grateful for any useful information you have - can you send me your email address ?

All the best and ENJOY!

Anyone know anything about how to get a sporsorship award for a PPL and when are they available throughout the year.Any info would be very much appreciated

GAPAN PPL Awards
 

Hi just wondering what the conditions there are for applying for an award from GAPAN for a PPL licence, and also when they may be available, any info would be useful.
Cheers.
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FAIRPLAY CAPTAIN!

If I was you I would write to GAPAN and ask about the PPL sponsorships. They are very helpful, and it's the best way to find out the correct information.

GAPAN launches 2001/2002 Flying Scholarships
 

I have just put the Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators new Flying Scholarship details and application forms on our website at http://www.gapan.org

If you want a PPL or Flight Instructor Rating the deadline is 6 April 2001 for applications. The J N Somers Award is for a frozen ATPL and entries have to be in by 1 Aug 2001 for a course in February 2002.

No strings attached and the winners get invited to a very good dinner at the Guildhall as well!

I have just had a look at their website. I believe that you require a CPL before you can start a FI(R) course. However I can't find anything on the website saying whether you require a CPL to apply for the Scholorship.

I applied unsuccessfully last year, but seem to remember an upper age limit of 21 for the PPL scholarship. I can't see anything about it on the GAPAN site or form this year - I wonder if I am merely imagining it from last year, or whether a decision has been made to abandon such a requirement?

Any advice gratefully received.

Mach 1

[This message has been edited by Mach 1 (edited 26 January 2001).]

Thats a load of rubbish about the maximum age limit of an award for a PPL award being 21.I personally know of a girl of '24' who was awarded one.

After some people had problems with printing off the PPL and FIR scholarship application forms, I have put some new ones on the site at http://www.gapan.org

GAPAN PPL Scholarship Question?
 

Hi Flyers,

I intend to apply for a GAPAN PPL Scholarship later this year and wanted some information on the package being offered:

1. What is involved in the selection procedure? How are the interviews structured?

2. Between which months in the summer is training likely to take place? How long does the training usually last and how is it structured? Where is it likely to take place (I live in London)?

3. What about accomodation/travel to and from the school?

I was awarded a RAF Flying Scholarship in the summer 2000 and completed it successfully. Does that improves or lessens my chances for the PPL Scholarship? Will this mean that I will only need to complete around 25 more hrs and less exams!

Any information received will be greatly, greatly appreciated.

PIC - Flying is not dangerous...crashing is!

GAPAN sponsorship
 

Hi, anyone know anything about this sponsorship. I am thinking about applying for the PPL scheme. What I would like to know is, who are GAPAN looking to give this sponsorship to? Is it candidates who have a burning ambition to learn to fly? or candidates who have the ambition but no financial means? or candidates who intend to go on after PPL and gain more qualifications towards a professional pilots career, and need a helping hand?

Also I one of my goals would be to get a Instructors rating eventually. So if I got the GAPAN PPL sponsorship would I be eligible to apply for the instructors sponsorship e.g. next year (would they realistically give two sponsorships to the same person?)

Obviously I don't expect a completely free ride but I am just trying to find out what financial help is out there?

Any help appreciated...

Check the recent posts (do a search).

I didn't know they did a PPL scheme .... The form for the CPL/ATPL scheme is available off the net but I can't remember what the site is. There is a link from this forum somewhere. Check there .... there maybe some stuff about the PPL scheme there. If you apply for the CPL/ATPL scheme, don't worry about it too much - the deadline for submissions is August.

Autofly

[This message has been edited by Autofly (edited 14 March 2001).]

All the information and application forms are on the GAPAN web site at http://www.gapan.org

If you need any more let me know as I run the GAPAN site and will add whatever you need.

Hi tgarden, Applied to GAPAN PPL sponsorship about a month ago. Hav'nt heard yet, maybe I'm out of the running, or maybe they have not yet finalised anything. Dont suppose you could shed any light on this.

Cheers mate.

Flyby - GAPAN waits until all the applications are in, which means until 6 April. Then you will hear if you have been shortlisted for a selection interview in May.

Gapan age limit
 

Can anybody tell me the UPPER age limit for PPL scholarship at Gapan? (I know the minimum age is 17)

Thanks

No (upper) age limit!!

Just show a lot of enthusiasm!

I do I do that???? :)

TheNavigator

GAPAN PPL Scholarships
 

The GAPAN PPL Scholarship froms are due in any day now. I wondered if anyone new what they were looking to read on the form? Any ideas??

Thanks Steve...

GAPAN Scholarships
 

Are there any Ppruners out there who have been through the Gapan PPL scholorship test and interview? If anyone has any information on what to expect I would much appreciate it.

cheers!

JN Somers scholarship, GAPAN
 

Hello,
Has anyone else been invited to the aptitude tests on 12th September?
I am presuming it will be the normal tests, Verbal reasoning, Numerical, etc. But if anyone knows differently,please let me know.

Ta ta

Yup, I'll be there too. Its the morrisby test at this first stage :eek: . Im just doing a search on it now!

Good luck.
JT8

If I were you guys, I'd start practising drawing little straights line very fast with my left hand (I'm right-handed). Also try drawing the letter 's' out over and over again very fast, alternating between forwards and backwards,

TB ;)

Thanks for the tips TB!

JT8

I'll be there too. :D

I wonder how many have been shortlisted for this test? Apparently last year it was about 20.

I've just looked on the Morrisby website and checked out the sample tests which are very similar to the full RAF aptitude tests. I don't suppose that anyone would know if the second half of the RAF test is Morrisby or not?

Cheers.

Edited for not being quite fully awake.

[ 31 August 2001: Message edited by: bow5 ]

GAPAN Somers scholarship
 

Anyone out there got Morrisby tests for GAPAN next week? If so, drop me a line here, and I'll see you at City uni (if they don't cancel it).

JT8

GAPAN Scholarships
 

The Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators have today announced their 2002 scholarship details. They are offering 2 courses, Private Pilots (PPL) and Flying Instructor (FIR) and they are open to anyone over the age of 17. All the details and an application form can be found on <a href="http://www.gapan.org." target="_blank">www.gapan.org.</a>

Great news!

A couple of questions:

Will they consider applicants that have already applied in the past?

Will they consider applicants that have already started PPL training?

Which FTO is responsible for supplying this course?

Thanks

TheNavigator - Sorry but neither the website nor the application is very helpful in answering any of your questions. There is however space on the application form to outline any flying experience you already have, so I suppose they may well be willing to accept people who've already done some flying.

Pash