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The Royal Aero Club Trust
Registered with The Charity Commission
No. 1068451
Bursary Winners 2006
The Royal Aero Club Trust 2006 Bursaries for Youngsters Wishing to Progress in Air Sport & Aviation Associated Activities.
In 2002 the Royal Aero Club Trust as part of its Flying for Youth Program (FfY) launched a Bursary Scheme for young people between 16 and 21, to provide financial assistance for those wishing to upgrade their existing qualification in a wide range of air sports and aviation related activities. To be eligible they have to provide proof that they are a member of one of the Royal Aero Club's air sports association.
2006 Flying Bursaries
Competition for these bursaries was very keen. Well-deserving recipients of bursaries include:
- Claire Browne - Paragliding
"As a university student, getting the money together for my Club Pilot paragliding course was very difficult, but thanks to the Royal Aero Trust bursary I have now managed to complete my Club Pilot course in full and am about to start my solo flying, which has been a lifetime ambition of mine. I cannot stress enough my appreciation to the Royal Aero Trust and the staff at Airworks for making it all possible."
- Mike Rogers - Gliding
"I am so grateful to the Royal Aero Club Trust for awarding me a generous bursary. Since receiving it, I have completed my bronze award and I am currently working towards my cross country endorsement and silver. Many thanks to the Royal Aero Club Trust and also to the instructors at the Midland Gliding Club for all their support."
- Connor Campbell - Parachuting
"The bursary from the Royal Aero Club Trust has been invaluable to me. It has helped me achieved my formation skydiving qualification and to jump more regularly. This is allowing me to attain the jump number requirement to train as a Category System Instructor much quicker than I anticipated. With this bursary and the help of my instructors I will be able train and instruct beginner skydivers."
- Frey Poulson - Aeromodelling
"I wish to thank the Royal Aero Club Trust for their generosity in awarding me a bursary which will assist in competing at a higher level of aerobatic and pattern flying."
- Amy Kitson - Parachuting
"Receiving the Royal Aero Club Trust bursary meant that I could complete lots of coached jumps in quick succession, meaning that my skills improved rapidly. As a student without a lot of money to put towards coached jumps, the bursary was gratefully received and has given me the initial boost needed towards getting my Freestyle qualification."
- Jack Waltham - Parachuting
"I am extremely appreciative of your contribution towards the cost of the jumps I needed to attain my Formation Skydiving qualification. I am happy to report that I achieved this qualification in far fewer jumps than would normally be expected and would like to thank the Trust for its generosity."
- Hannah Ross - Parachuting
