Cirrus Target Flight Training Market
Cirrus Aircraft have announced a new series of aircraft based on their successful SR models aimed specifically at the flight training market. The new line-up will be named the TRAC Series and will include flight training-specific features such as rear seat push-to-talk facility and a landing gear simulator aimed at increasing training productivity. “Our commitment to flight training goes far beyond innovation in aircraft design to...
Applications invited for Nick Davidson Memorial Flying Scholarship
There are only a few weeks remaining to apply for the 2020 Nick Davidson Memorial Flying Scholarship (NDMFS), sponsored by London Biggin Hill Airport. The scheme provides young people from the ages of 16 to 25 with a flying package worth £13,000, helping them to train towards their Private Pilot Licence (PPL) standard. Scholars receive 45 hours of flight instruction with EFG Flying School, ground school coaching and examinations....
Air League Flying Scholarship Student Reaches First Solo
Harry Lundberg, winner of the 2019 Sir James Martin Flying Scholarship, has described the feeling of achieving his first solo flight: “The experience of going solo was exactly how I had heard it described before, and was exactly how I dreamt it would be- exhilarating. There isn’t a lot of time during the solo to really let your feelings sink in, however, I remember vividly the rush I got once I had received my take-off clearance and...
Wounded Warriors Fly Again at Middle Wallop
Wounded, injured and sick military (WIS) personnel enjoyed the fourth ‘Warriors at Wallop’ flying day at the Army Flying Museum at Middle Wallop on Saturday 21st September, at an event sponsored by Boeing. Disability flying charity Aerobility, in partnership with the Air League, hosted the event, a unique flying day for wounded, injured and sick service personnel and their families. During the day, guests had the opportunity to fly in...
