Able Flight Scholarships Full Scholarship

Scholarship Name:

Able Flight Scholarships Full Scholarship

Purpose:

Full Scholarships are designed for people who wish to earn a Sport Pilot license. Applicants must be able to provide proof of disability from their attending physician, be at least 17 years of age, a U.S. citizen, have a valid driver’s license, and be able to operate the controls of the training aircraft. Special controls will be available for Able Flight Scholars as needed. Scholarship applications are accepted at any time and reviewed on a continuing basis. Most training now takes place mid May to early July of each year.

Eligibility:

1. You must have a flexible schedule that will allow you to travel to a training facility for up to 6 weeks without a break. Training is mid-May to early July. Students must remain at the training facility throughout the entire training period with no exceptions. Please do not apply unless you can commit to this schedule.

2. An FAA medical exam is not required for Sport Pilot. However, if you have previously had an FAA medical exam and were denied, or if approval has been deferred by the FAA, you will not be considered for a final review of your scholarship application until your medical has been approved by the FAA.

3. Read the Frequently Asked Questions before applying.

Value:

Monetary value is not listed, however their website states: The Able Flight Flight Training Scholarship covers ground and flight training, testing, travel and lodging expenses as required. Applicants for a full scholarship must be available to travel for training for a six week period,

Application Submission Process and Completion Date:

Application deadline for a full flight training scholarship is December 31st. Applications received after December 31st will be considered for the following year.

Selection Process:

Candidates for all scholarships will complete the appropriate application form, including an essay on how they feel the scholarship would change their life. Following an initial review, finalists for Full and Career Training Scholarships will appear for an in-person interview to be conducted near their home. Semi-finalists for either Return To Flight or Flight Training Challenge Scholarships will have a phone interview. Able Flight will then select and notify the award recipients.

Application:

Download the Application (PDF)

History/Background:

Learning to fly is a demanding endeavor, but certainly within reach of those who are up to the challenge. There are long hours of ground school study and many hours in the air learning to become a confident, competent and safe pilot. This is not a program for those who seek a “weekend adventure” experience, but a program for people who are willing to work hard and remain committed to earning the privilege of becoming a pilot. Our program is for people who will dedicate themselves to becoming a pilot. It is not a part time program. It’s not easy, in fact, it is demanding and challenging, and that’s by design. We want our pilots to be good, safe and very competent, so we go well beyond the minimum standards required by the FAA.

Website:

Able Flight