Aerobatic Training & Competition
Apr 10 2019
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RAFFCA Aerobatic Competition 2019 On Saturday the 18th May 2019, RAFFCA will be holding its annual Aerobatic Competition at Sywell Aerdodrome (Northampton). The event is generously supported by the Sir Geofrey de Havilland Flying Foundation and will be hosted by British Aerobatics. Pilots will be competing for the Tony Ayre Blade, named in memory of
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JUNIOR RANKS AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS PILOT SCHOLARSHIP
Mar 01 2019
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Thirty Royal Air Force Junior Ranks from across the country are soaring into the weekend on a high, after hearing the news that they have been selected for the prestigious Junior Rank Pilot Scholarship Scheme (JRPSS). The RAF Charitable Trust-funded pilot scholarship scheme, run by the RAF Flying Clubs’ Association (RAFFCA) will enable the thirty to learn
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5 Life Lessons You Learn As A Pilot
Feb 12 2019
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Life lessons mould you as an individual. They make you wiser, more successful and well rounded. The road to becoming a pilot is full of hard work, dedication and ultimately, success. It changes who you are as a person. You finish your training with stronger knowledge in mathematics, physics, and general aviation, but you’ll also
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RAF Pilot Scholarship Takes Flight
Feb 08 2019
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Scholarship in Numbers Pilot Scholarship Applications are for 2019 are closed. Over 200 members of the RAF Junior Ranks have applied for one of 30 flying scholarships funded by the RAF Charitable Trust and operated by the RAF Flying Clubs’ Association (RAFFCA). The potential scholars, all of whom must be under 30 years old, could have
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RAFFCA AGM 1st March 2019
Feb 07 2019
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AGM 2019 All members (military and civilian) of RAF Flying Clubs are invited to attend our Annual General Meeting( AGM ) on the 1st March 2019. The AGM will be held at RAF Waddingtonin the Nettle Room (Station Ops Building). Commencing at 13:00 with refreshments provided for all. Club Chairman and OiCs to attend a
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Fly safe, fly more, tips for winter flying
Jan 31 2019
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The winter months are traditionally seen as a quieter period for General Aviation as the weather is usually worse and the light disappears much earlier in the day. It’s not so much of an issue if you have an instrument or night rating, but can still be a little restrictive. With that in mind, here
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Spitfire Flight Lottery from British Aerobatics
Nov 29 2018
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British Aerobatics is running its lottery to win a flight in a Spitfire this year and tickets are selling fast! The incredible opportunity is £20 a ticket with each participant allowed up to 10 tickets, participants in the lottery draw will have a 1-in-1000 chance of winning a 50-minute flight in a two-seat Spitfire with
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JRPSS 2019 Applications Close January 31st
Nov 23 2018
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The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust is a brilliant charity whose mission is to PROMOTE the Royal Air Force, to SUPPORT its people and to ENCOURAGE air-mindedness. Â In 2019 the Charity will support and encourage another 30 RAF Junior Ranks to achieve solo flight by undertaking the Junior Rank Pilot Scholarship Scheme. Some of
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The Hounorable Company of Aiprilots awards Sqn Leader Mike Ling the Masters Commendation for commendable achievement in aviation. Sqn Ldr Ling grew up in Biggin Hill in Kent where his dream of flying with the Red Arrows first began, after seeing them display every year at the Biggin Hill Air Fair. Mike was educated at
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Light Aircraft to fly from Great Britain to New Zealand
Oct 09 2018
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The momentous flight with a few RAFFCA Pilot’s on board, going by the term GB-NZ is due to set off this weekend, Saturday the 13th October as a RAF 100 endeavour. Departure will be from the former RAF East Kirkby (Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre). There will be a quick speech at 1030L with the Eurofox Aircraft
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