Who Can Apply: The Mountain Flying Course scholarship is being offered to the members of WAI and Facebook page Ladies in Flight Training. This course will be held at VanFleet Aviation in Hickory, North Carolina at KHKY in a Cessna 172 to KGEV and back. The course includes 1.5 hours of ground school and approximately 1.5 hours of flight time. All monies will be provided directly to VanFleet Aviation.
The student will be responsible for her own travel and accommodations if necessary. Applicant must be female; an active member of LIFT – Ladies in Flight Training—LIFT is a Facebook page dedicated to the positive encouragement and support of women in all phases of flight training; hold at least a private pilot certificate; either a third class medical or Basic Med; and a U.S. citizen due to TSA requirements.
Submission: Please address in your essay how learning mountain flying will help you in your future aviation goals.
Deadline: November 12, 2018
Amount: $350
Learn More: https://www.wai.org/education/scholarships/2019/lift-mountain-flying-course-scholarship-new-2019