Scholarship scheme

For a number of years now we have operated a successful scholarship scheme which has enabled successful applicants to go solo and become competent pilots.

Our scheme offers subsidised flying at basically one third the cost of normal membership and it lasts for two years. At current rates, this is only £2.00 per winch launch plus 10 pence per minute in the air, instruction is free. There is a one off joining fee of £36 which, together with the first year's membership fee, totals £121 - this is one third the adult price. There is no reduction on aerotow launches (typically £25 to 2000 feet.)

To qualify, you must be aged between 15 and 21 on 1 April of the year in which you wish to join. You must either be resident (or attend full time education) within 25 miles of our airfield at Ringmer. You must be prepared to attend regularly (normal flying days are Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday) and, like all club members, you will be expected to help run the airfield when you are not flying.

If interested please complete the application form and return it to Karen Williams at the address at the foot of the form by 15 March 2012. Applicants will be invited to the club for a briefing and free winch launch flight on 1 April 2012. If you would like further information, please contact Karen at karen@silverclouds.co.uk.

Karen Williams
East Sussex Gliding Club