9 January 2025
Seven bursaries of £1,500 each are available from the Light Aircraft Association (LAA) to support young pilots already in PPL training – and the deadline for apply for them has been extended to the end of February.
The Armstrong-Isaacs bursaries are intended as additional funding to help young pilots complete their courses. The funds will be lodged with the flying school of the pilot’s choice and must be used exclusively for flying training or flight examinations.
To qualify for a bursary a pilot should be under 30 years of age, have completed a minimum of five hours solo training and have gained the necessary medical and ground qualifications to continue their training.
The LAA said, “The Armstrong-Isaacs fund is supported by legacies from former LAA luminaries David Armstrong and John Isaacs.
“The bursaries offer support to young pilots who have reached the financially challenging latter stages of PPL training, with longer cross-country flights requiring greater outlay in aircraft rental costs.
“These bursaries have a demonstrated record of allowing students to complete their training, when perhaps they may otherwise have had to suspend or even forgo the completion of their course.”
Applicants should complete a form which can be downloaded from the LAA website here. Closing date for applications is now end of February 2025.
