Free PPL course? No, it's not too good to be true!
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Free PPL course? No, it's not too good to be true!
Just in case people aren’t aware .....
The Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators offers several scholarships to assist people who would like to become pilots or to further their qualifications as pilots.
The Scholarships programme is intended to assist people who might otherwise not have the necessary financial resources:
The Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators offers several scholarships to assist people who would like to become pilots or to further their qualifications as pilots.
The Scholarships programme is intended to assist people who might otherwise not have the necessary financial resources:
- The Scholarships cover the cost of direct training and examinations.
- Costs of obtaining Medical Certificates, and any associated travel, subsistence, and accommodation expenses are the responsibility of Scholarship winners.
- Training will be completed during the summer of 2006.
Ø Full PPL courses – fixed-wing only
Ø Flying Instructor (R) – fixed-wing and rotary
Candidates short-listed for the Scholarships are required to attend for an interview in June at the London offices of the Guild.
More details (including downloadable application forms) here > The Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators
Look under ‘Career and Scholarships’
Good luck.
The PPL interview is preceded by a short written examination to assess numeracy, literacy and mental agility.
Candidates for an instructor course will be required to make a 10 minute presentation to the panel.
NB: Closing date for applications is 6 April 2006
Candidates for an instructor course will be required to make a 10 minute presentation to the panel.
NB: Closing date for applications is 6 April 2006
More details (including downloadable application forms) here > The Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators
Look under ‘Career and Scholarships’
Good luck.
As it says on the form at http://www.gapan.org/career/scholarships/ppl06.pdf - 17 by 1st July 2006.
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Hey All
Have had a quick look to at the website and can't seem to find the answer to my question so can anyone help.
Do you have to be a UK resident to apply for the ppl/somers atpl sponsorships?
Thanks
Have had a quick look to at the website and can't seem to find the answer to my question so can anyone help.
Do you have to be a UK resident to apply for the ppl/somers atpl sponsorships?
Thanks
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One applicant's story - link here.
He applied for a helicopter scholarship, but the information and advice will be helpful to anyone thinking of applying.
Heliport
He applied for a helicopter scholarship, but the information and advice will be helpful to anyone thinking of applying.
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Flying Lawyer,
Many thanks for a timely reminder. For some reason I thought the deadline was in June. I applied last year but was declined
My application will be sent on Monday.
Thanks again.
SNAFU.
PS - Any previous applicants out there with any advice/top tips? It would be very gratefully received. Good Luck to this years applicants.
Many thanks for a timely reminder. For some reason I thought the deadline was in June. I applied last year but was declined
My application will be sent on Monday.
Thanks again.
SNAFU.
PS - Any previous applicants out there with any advice/top tips? It would be very gratefully received. Good Luck to this years applicants.
