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Scholarships 2010
The Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators is pleased to announce that, through the generosity of external sponsors along with the Guild of Air Pilots Benevolent Fund, the Guild of Air Pilots Trust, and the Air Safety Trust, the following scholarships will be available in 2010:
- J N Somers Scholarship for a frozen ATPL
- Weetabix Scholarship for a Flight Instructor (Helicopter) Rating
- Up to 4 Flight Instructor Ratings (Fixed Wing)
- Up to 7 PPL Scholarships (Fixed Wing)
'These scholarships cover all aspects of training up to licence issue for a candidate who is prepared to dedicate a considerable part of the summer to gaining their PPL. Providing up to 45 hours of flying, these scholarships can take a candidate with little or no experience, to completion of their flying licence during the course of the summer, alternatively they can "finish off" someone who is already partially trained. The scholarships are awarded entirely on merit as evidenced on the completed application form and assessed by a selection committee appointed by the Guild. Closing date for receipt of applications is 8 April 2010. Interviews will be held on 14 and 15 June only, at the Guild office in London.'
- At least 3 flying instructor bursaries for enhancement of professional qualifications
See under 'Career Matters'
Some of the 2009 scholarship winners
with the Master of the Guild
and Chairman of the Scholarships Committee
Good Luck.
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The Benevolent Fund PPL Scholarship 2010 – John Randall
John is a 26 year old Jazz musician and accomplished sailor who recently cycled solo across Europe. About to start an apprenticeship with Airbus at Bristol, and with an eye to achieving an ATPL by any available means, John is an outstanding winner of the year’s Benevolent Fund PPL scholarship and has embarked on training at Tiger Airways at Gloucester.
The Sir Sefton Branker Scholarship 2010 – Amy Cosgrove
Amy is the youngest winner of one of this year’s scholarships and at 17 has quite a few hours of flying behind her, financed by cleaning the more salubrious areas of Middlesbrough Football Club – she must really love flying! A straight A A-level student studying Maths, Physics and German; Amy is very determined to become an Airline pilot in the future. She is training with St George Flight Training on Teeside.
The Cadogan Scholarship 2010 – Matt Stubbs
Matt tried not to sleep through his interview in June as he had been Viva’d the same day and we are pleased to say he had just been awarded a First at University College London in Clinical Sciences with Aerospace Physiology. He is training for his PPL at Firecrest Aviation at Elstree and is making exceedingly rapid progress.
The Jack Smith Memorial Scholarship 2010 – Aaron Collaco
We are absolutely sure Jack would have truly approved of Aaron as the winner of his scholarship. At 21, Aaron is just one year away from completing an MEng (predicted a first) in Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College. To achieve some flying hours, he set up a company washing aircraft at Blackbushe, where he is now flying with Blackbushe Aviation. The end goal? To be a commercial pilot.
The Grand Master’s Scholarship 2010 – Benjamin Pilgrim
Benjamin, at 19, is this year’s “try, try again” candidate. Having been interviewed in 2008, he came back for more in 2009 (not shortlisted) and achieved success this time round. He has recently completed the first year at Liverpool University on an Aerospace Engineering Master’s degree. He made full use of his time in the ATC clocking up both gliding and powered flying hours, along with gaining his Duke of Edinburgh Gold award. Benjamin is spending his summer with Ravenair at Liverpool.
The Weetabix Scholarship 2010 (Helicopter) – Paul Taylor
Paul has recently been working in the US as an FAA Flight Instructor following time spent as a JAA ATPL ground school instructor. He gained his PPL(H) in 2008, and CPL(H) in 2009; changing his career direction following many years in the Construction industry. Paul will be training at Helicopter Services at High Wycombe.
The Air Safety Trust Diamond Jubilee Scholarship 2010 (Fixed Wing) – Luke Roberts
Luke is a past graduate of Tiger Airways at Gloucester (where one of our PPL scholars is training), and he hopes that on completing his FI with OnTrack Aviation he will be able to instruct back at Tiger Airways – so, who know one of our scholarship winners instructing another in the same year!
The Benevolent Fund (FI) Scholarship 2010 (Fixed Wing) – Sam Carpenter
Sam has been working with Cabair at Denham and Elstree at an Operations Assistant. He gained his PPL and CPL whilst at Bucks University on their BA(Hons) Air Transport course. He holds a Warrant as an Assistant Explorer Scout leader, was previously a Warranted Beaver Scout leader and Chairman of the Student Union. Sam believes fervently in throwing everything at life whilst you have it. An ideal ambassador for the Guild training at Wycombe Air Centre.
The Cobham Scholarship 2010 (Fixed Wing) – Daniel Meanley
Daniel, from Belfast, is working as a Supply Teacher alongside work as a freelance first officer with an Air Ambulance charter based at Belfast International. He has relocated for the summer to Exeter to train at Aviation Southwest.
The Norman Motley Scholarship 2010 – Helen Vosper
Dr Helen is a lecturer in biomedical sciences at the Robert Gordon University and is very obviously a born teacher! She has been a national diving coach with the Sub-Aqua Association. Helen is undertaking training at Tayside Aviation.
Congratulations to the winners.
Tudor Owen
GAPAN - The Guild of Air Pilots & Air Navigators
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Private Pilot Licence Scholarships
The Benevolent Fund PPL Scholarship 2010 – John Randall
John is a 26 year old Jazz musician and accomplished sailor who recently cycled solo across Europe. About to start an apprenticeship with Airbus at Bristol, and with an eye to achieving an ATPL by any available means, John is an outstanding winner of the year’s Benevolent Fund PPL scholarship and has embarked on training at Tiger Airways at Gloucester.
The Sir Sefton Branker Scholarship 2010 – Amy Cosgrove
Amy is the youngest winner of one of this year’s scholarships and at 17 has quite a few hours of flying behind her, financed by cleaning the more salubrious areas of Middlesbrough Football Club – she must really love flying! A straight A A-level student studying Maths, Physics and German; Amy is very determined to become an Airline pilot in the future. She is training with St George Flight Training on Teeside.
The Cadogan Scholarship 2010 – Matt Stubbs
Matt tried not to sleep through his interview in June as he had been Viva’d the same day and we are pleased to say he had just been awarded a First at University College London in Clinical Sciences with Aerospace Physiology. He is training for his PPL at Firecrest Aviation at Elstree and is making exceedingly rapid progress.
The Jack Smith Memorial Scholarship 2010 – Aaron Collaco
We are absolutely sure Jack would have truly approved of Aaron as the winner of his scholarship. At 21, Aaron is just one year away from completing an MEng (predicted a first) in Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College. To achieve some flying hours, he set up a company washing aircraft at Blackbushe, where he is now flying with Blackbushe Aviation. The end goal? To be a commercial pilot.
The Grand Master’s Scholarship 2010 – Benjamin Pilgrim
Benjamin, at 19, is this year’s “try, try again” candidate. Having been interviewed in 2008, he came back for more in 2009 (not shortlisted) and achieved success this time round. He has recently completed the first year at Liverpool University on an Aerospace Engineering Master’s degree. He made full use of his time in the ATC clocking up both gliding and powered flying hours, along with gaining his Duke of Edinburgh Gold award. Benjamin is spending his summer with Ravenair at Liverpool.
Flight Instructor Scholarships
The Weetabix Scholarship 2010 (Helicopter) – Paul Taylor
Paul has recently been working in the US as an FAA Flight Instructor following time spent as a JAA ATPL ground school instructor. He gained his PPL(H) in 2008, and CPL(H) in 2009; changing his career direction following many years in the Construction industry. Paul will be training at Helicopter Services at High Wycombe.
The Air Safety Trust Diamond Jubilee Scholarship 2010 (Fixed Wing) – Luke Roberts
Luke is a past graduate of Tiger Airways at Gloucester (where one of our PPL scholars is training), and he hopes that on completing his FI with OnTrack Aviation he will be able to instruct back at Tiger Airways – so, who know one of our scholarship winners instructing another in the same year!
The Benevolent Fund (FI) Scholarship 2010 (Fixed Wing) – Sam Carpenter
Sam has been working with Cabair at Denham and Elstree at an Operations Assistant. He gained his PPL and CPL whilst at Bucks University on their BA(Hons) Air Transport course. He holds a Warrant as an Assistant Explorer Scout leader, was previously a Warranted Beaver Scout leader and Chairman of the Student Union. Sam believes fervently in throwing everything at life whilst you have it. An ideal ambassador for the Guild training at Wycombe Air Centre.
The Cobham Scholarship 2010 (Fixed Wing) – Daniel Meanley
Daniel, from Belfast, is working as a Supply Teacher alongside work as a freelance first officer with an Air Ambulance charter based at Belfast International. He has relocated for the summer to Exeter to train at Aviation Southwest.
The Norman Motley Scholarship 2010 – Helen Vosper
Dr Helen is a lecturer in biomedical sciences at the Robert Gordon University and is very obviously a born teacher! She has been a national diving coach with the Sub-Aqua Association. Helen is undertaking training at Tayside Aviation.
Congratulations to the winners.
Tudor Owen
GAPAN - The Guild of Air Pilots & Air Navigators
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