5 January 2023
Flying scholarships for a Private Pilot Licence are available from the The Honourable Company Of Air Pilots (HCAP). The window for applications has just opened – closing date is 14 February 2023 at 12 noon.
HCAP said, “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 training, the 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 as assessed by a selection committee appointed by the Company.”
Candidates must be 17 or over on 1 June 2023. The course must be commenced during the summer of 2023 and completed by 28 September 2023.
“All candidates should be aware that, if called to interview, they must make their own arrangements to attend interview in person in London on the 3rd or 4th May 2023,” continued HCAP’s statement. “Alternative dates cannot be arranged.
“Training must be take place at a UK flying school approved by the Company. Please note that the scholarship only covers the cost of flying training and licence issue; no provision is made for transport, accommodation, subsistence etc.”
Details of HCAP’s gliding scholarships will be posted soon.
