Pooleys and LAA ‘Spring Solo’ Bursary

fly?”. The best response judged by the panel, will secure the pilot their bursary.

The LAA and flight equipment company Pooleys have joined forces to offer a ‘Spring Solo’ bursary, giving £1,500 to a student pilot to assist them in going solo.

Launched to celebrate Pooleys 65th anniversary in 2022, the bursary is aimed at an aspiring pilot of any age or background.

The winning recipient will be able to nominate the flying school of their choice and the assistance will be deposited with the school to contribute to their costs of flying training. Any future flying or ground instruction, the costs of medicals and/or licensing will be payable by the student.

All a candidate needs to do is answer, in 250 words, the question: “Why do I want to

“One’s first solo is an iconic milestone for any pilot,” says LAA Chief Executive Steve Slater. “We want to celebrate Pooleys anniversary by offering someone that opportunity. The candidate does not need to be an LAA member and it is not just a ‘young person’s bursary’, as there are many other such initiatives out there. This is aimed at someone who will be a worthy beneficiary regardless of age.”

Sebastian Pooley, MD at Pooleys adds, “For seven decades Pooleys Flight Equipment has been serving the aviation community and has also given back to that very community that supports us. On our 65th anniversary we wanted to team up with the LAA to support the work that it does and to offer an opportunity for an individual to get involved in the world of