The company has committed $281,000 to new scholarships, in addition to the $225,000 in scholarships it has granted since 2015.
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300 new pilots and counting…
“The cost of flight training can be a barrier for many aspiring pilots, so EAA working with the Ray Foundation helps break down the barrier and make the goal of becoming a pilot even more attainable for future generations,” says Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programming. “We’ve found that more than 80% of Ray Aviation Scholars are completing their pilot training, which is the complete opposite ratio of those who would start flight training on their own, so this program’s outcomes are having a direct, significant effect on the pilot population.”
Able Flight reveals Class of 2023
One member of this year’s class is a veteran wounded in combat, and all use wheelchairs. They will fly three specially-adapted Sky Arrow Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA), and will be taught by instructors at Purdue University.
New pilot wins Sporty’s Pilot Training+ Scholarship
Sporty’s latest scholarship winner is looking forward to a diverse experience in aviation, flying everything from gliders to airliners.
Ready to learn how to fly a tailwheel?
Applications are due April 15, 2023, for the $2,000 scholarship, which will pay for a tailwheel rating for a female pilot.
Aircraft Electronics Association scholarship applications now online
The AEA Educational Foundation will award multiple scholarships for the 2023-24 school year to students pursuing a career in avionics or aircraft maintenance, as well as students from AEA member companies.
NBAA launches new scholarship
The Steve Brown Leadership Scholarship was created to support students interested in a career in business aviation who are currently enrolled in programs to achieve this goal. Two $1,500 scholarships will be given out annually.
Cascade Warbirds opens 2023 scholarship program
Valued at $1,350, the scholarship includes private pilot ground school and two introductory flights with a flight instructor.
Fort Worth FBO tops $170,000 in donations for flight scholarships
American Aero FTW, an FBO at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (KFTW), recently presented the Navy SEAL Foundation with a check for $18,875, its 2022 donation to the foundation to fund flight scholarships for active duty and veteran U.S. Navy SEALs and Special Warfare Combat Crewmen.