The Recreational Flying Company has opened applications for its 2015 pilot scholarship. Open to those aged between 15 and 25, the successful candidate will be offered a free training course comprising 20 hours flight training and 10 hours ground training towards a recreational pilot certificate valued at about $5,000. This content is available exclusively to
Experts from the Royal Aeronautical Society’s (Australian division) membership base will be made available for comment and advice to government and media under a new register of experts. RAeS Australian division president John Vincent says the register of experts is being established to to take advantage of the wealth of high-level experience its members have across
Airservices and Recreation Flying Australia have awarded 10 young men and women a $2,500 Giving Young Flyers Training Support scholarship to help them complete their flight training. The recipients of the scholarship were chosen based on their commitment to aviation, aptitude for flying and financial need, Airservices said in a statement. This content is available
West Australian aviation enthusiasts, those keen to take the first step towards a career as a pilot or curious what flying an aircraft involves are invited to the Royal Aero Club of WA and WA Aviation College open day on Sunday May 24. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a
The first F-35 Lightning II to feature Australian-made vertical tails has rolled out of Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth facility. Built by Melbourne-based manufacturing company Marand, the vertical tails are on an F-35 AF-73, which emerged from Lockheed Martin’s aircraft final finishes facility on April 29. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login
The Honourable Company of Air Pilots has released details of six scholarships it will offer in 2015 for the Australian region. The organisation, which has qualified pilots, navigators and rear crew as members but is not a trade union, says two scholarships are sponsored by Assessment Services Limited. One is worth $1,085 towards the Commercial