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2019

5 Life Lessons You Learn As A Pilot

Feb 12 2019 by
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 by
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

RAFFCA AGM 1st March 2019

Feb 07 2019 by
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

Fly safe, fly more, tips for winter flying

Jan 31 2019 by
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 by
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

JRPSS 2019 Applications Close January 31st

Nov 23 2018 by
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.   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

Sqn Ldr Mike Ling | Flying Clubs, Red Arrows, The Blades Pilot

Oct 27 2018 by
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

Light Aircraft to fly from Great Britain to New Zealand

Oct 09 2018 by
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

JRPSS 18 Top Up Scheme (TUS) Grants Announced

Sep 21 2018 by
A wonderful day at RAFFCA as The RAF Charitable Trust & The RAF Flying Clubs’ Association are delighted to announce that 10 personnel, selected from the 2018 Junior Rank Pilot Scholarship Scheme (JRPSS) intakes, have been awarded a JRPSS Top-Up-Scheme (TUS) Grant to fund their full Pilot’s Licence.   After receiving an initial scholarship this year through

The late Tony Ayre’s beloved Pitts S2AE aircraft at RIAT 18

Aug 14 2018 by
The late Tony Ayre’s beloved Pitts S2AE aircraft at RIAT 18 | Spirit of Ayre The incredible Pitts S2AE Aircraft in memory of the late Tony Ayre was revealed, assembled and painted to his Mother “Joan” at the Royal International Air Tattoo 2018, Fairford, UK. http://www.airtattoo.com We are very proud to have been able to
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