Non Aircrew flying training in the RAF
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Non Aircrew flying training in the RAF
Hello to everyone. This my first time using PPRUNE.
I am a serving airman in the RAF and would like to do my PPL.
I was wondering if there are kind of scholarships offered by the RAF to serving personnel enabling them to learn to fly.(powered)
I know about the flying scholarships for civvys and the malcoms award for gliding as I was awarded a Malcoms award after attending BGC course at Bicester in 2001.
We are posted to Benson in June and I plan to join the station flying club which I imagine will be cheaper than a regular civvy club.
Any info on courses etc would be great.
Thanks
MW
I am a serving airman in the RAF and would like to do my PPL.
I was wondering if there are kind of scholarships offered by the RAF to serving personnel enabling them to learn to fly.(powered)
I know about the flying scholarships for civvys and the malcoms award for gliding as I was awarded a Malcoms award after attending BGC course at Bicester in 2001.
We are posted to Benson in June and I plan to join the station flying club which I imagine will be cheaper than a regular civvy club.
Any info on courses etc would be great.
Thanks
MW
Are yntirely sure that you are not a journo just looking for a story on how the defence budget is wasted on "perks" for the boys and girls?
If you were a serving airperson you would know where to find this info.
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If you were a serving airperson you would know where to find this info.
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Send me a PM with your details and I can provide all the info you require if you want. As a start have a look at RAF Flying Clubs' Association (RAFFCA) - Homepage which provides all info on RAF flying clubs.
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There seems to be one of 3 initial responses to any thread started here these days.
1) Beadwindow !!!
2) My ass is blacker than your ass (otherwise known as Elevenerife syndrome)
3) Nice try fishing Journo scum !
If there is a roster of regular posters that take it in turn to posted an expanded and more elaborate version of the above options, then I apologies for not volunteering my services to cover some shifts on here. It looks like there's 24 hr coverage and no shortage of someone being able to post it.
Have no leads I'm afraid but know the flying club at Benson will if there is any. Just wanted to apologies for the ****ty welcome you received on your first post.
It is possible that a first post may just be that you know....
1) Beadwindow !!!
2) My ass is blacker than your ass (otherwise known as Elevenerife syndrome)
3) Nice try fishing Journo scum !
If there is a roster of regular posters that take it in turn to posted an expanded and more elaborate version of the above options, then I apologies for not volunteering my services to cover some shifts on here. It looks like there's 24 hr coverage and no shortage of someone being able to post it.
Have no leads I'm afraid but know the flying club at Benson will if there is any. Just wanted to apologies for the ****ty welcome you received on your first post.
It is possible that a first post may just be that you know....
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I certainly recall some "scholarships" or ppl funding for serving airpersons in the past, as I recommended a Cpl (W) once - but that might have been one just for Waafies (prolly illegal now).
Ask PSF/HRF/Handbrake House/whatever as it should be in DCI/GAI/DIN/whatever .....
Ask PSF/HRF/Handbrake House/whatever as it should be in DCI/GAI/DIN/whatever .....
You cannot use SLC or ELC for a PPL!
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Many thanks for the answers.
No I'm not a "journo"!
Im on MRT and have been told that I cant do my PPL using ELC unless I'm aircrew or just about to leave the service.
Just thought there might be someone here who could give me the answer from personal experence.
I will pop down and see the STDO / Ed Ctr' and see if they know of any courses / scholarships.
Cheers,
MW
No I'm not a "journo"!
Im on MRT and have been told that I cant do my PPL using ELC unless I'm aircrew or just about to leave the service.
Just thought there might be someone here who could give me the answer from personal experence.
I will pop down and see the STDO / Ed Ctr' and see if they know of any courses / scholarships.
Cheers,
MW
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You cannot use SLC or ELC for a PPL!
...have been told that I cant do my PPL using ELC unless I'm aircrew or just about to leave the service.
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To second Grandslam - am a member of RAF Halton Aero Club - very highly recommended!
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RAF Benson Flying Club
You would be most welcome at the Benson Flying Club, please make your intial contact by email or by visiting the club in person as some club officals are usualy "away" or overworked and phone calls during the working day are disruptive.
You will find that Benson are the least expensive of the RAF clubs.
You will find that Benson are the least expensive of the RAF clubs.
