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Aviation Scholarship Trust 
Gliding Awards Scheme
- More than 550 students have completed the gliding training courses under
the FAAOA Gliding Awards Scheme since it started in 1986.
- Many have since become naval pilots or observers or have entered careers
in aviation or in the space and defence industries.
Objectives of the Award Scheme
- To provide a source of potential pilots and observers for the Royal Navy.
- To provide young men and women with an exciting challenge and leisure time
activity designed to encourage a sense of responsibility and the motivation to
prove leadership qualities.
What do the Awards cover?
- Gliding courses of up to eight days in length at one of three locations -
Royal Naval Air Station, Yeovilton; Royal Naval Air Station, Culdrose; and Lee
on Solent.
- Intensive training which should lead to solo flight in a glider.
- Food and accommodation at a Royal Naval Air Station or Establishment and
free rail travel.
Who is Eligible?
Young persons (male or Female) who are -
- Between the ages of 16 and 19
- Interested in becoming a Naval pilot or observer
- A British or Commonwealth citizen
- In full time education at school, University or college
or
- A member of CCF (RN or Army) or the Sea Cadet Corps
How is the Scheme supported?
- The Awards are sponsored by the Fleet Air Arm officers' Association
through the Aviation Scholarship Trust
- The Trust also receives donations from industrial and commercial companies
in the aerospace and defence industries as well as from individual members of
the FAAOA
Applications and Sponsorship
Information about applications for Gliding Awards or how to make a donation
to the Trust funds may be obtained from Admin Director or if you wish to apply
you may fill in this online form, but see
note below.
Applications are now full for
the 2010 courses.
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