Royal Australian Navy Gliding Association Scholarship

The Royal Australian Navy Gliding Association (RANGA) has established a scholarship valued at up to $1500 annually to be awarded to a person who can demonstrate a strong commitment to aviation but who is not yet at solo standard in any form of flying.

The money is a grant to assist in training in gliding, and will be paid to the club which provides that training.

The scholarship runs from 24th July 2012 to 23rd July 2013.   Applications can be made until 3rd July 2012.

The rules for the scholarship, and the process for applications, can be found on the GFA Website: http://2009.gfa.org.au/Docs/awards/RANGA_Flyer.pdf

Expressions of interest are sought for the following courses:

1. Replacement of Components rating
2. Annual Inspector (Form 2) rating
3. Standard Repairs FRP (Minor) rating – Roger Bond Instructing

There will be limited positions available on all three courses so register without delay to avoid disappointment.

Who should attend?
The three courses are aimed at individuals who are interested in the care and maintenance of sailplanes. Any GFA member may attend regardless of experience level. Training will start from basic principles and progress up to advanced topics such as Life Extension Surveys.

Course objectives:
The course is intended to train and qualify individuals in the maintenance and inspection of sailplanes. At the end of the course your skills and aptitude will be assessed and you may be granted the ratings relevant to that course.

Course fees:
Course costs have yet to be finalized; however a cost structure of a club contribution and individual contribution per student is likely.  The course is subsidized by Gliding Queensland. The course will be ‘live-in’ and all accommodation and meals will be included in the course fees as will all course materials and lecture notes. Clubs are strongly encouraged to support their members financially as without trained airworthiness people, clubs stop flying.

Aircraft:
Students will be working on a variety of aircraft. If you wish to bring your own aircraft (or a club aircraft) contact the course coordinator and discuss your requirements. Progress towards Motor Glider endorsements may also be possible.

See the calendar entry for more details: http://www.glidingqueensland.org.au/index.php?view=details&id=29%3A2012-gliding-queensland-basic-airworthiness-course&option=com_eventlist&Itemid=20