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WNC pilots offer grants for pursuit of aviation

The Western North Carolina Pilots Association Educational Foundation is accepting applications for grants that aid those who are interested in the field of aviation. The grants are for those who need financial help toward reaching their goal in aviation.

This year the Foundation has added new grants aimed toward encouraging those who always wanted to learn to fly but had little or no experience in the field of aviation.

Applicants must live in Western North Carolina, be at least 17 years old and have a keen interest in aviation. The grants are for the following areas:

Program A: Pilot Certificate/Rating. You must show a serious pursuit of a pilot certificate or rating (e.g., recreational to airline transport pilot certificate, instrument rating, etc.). If you are seeking your first pilot certificate, you should have soloed an aircraft or passed a written test toward certification.

Program B: Pilot Familiarization. This is an alternative for those who have no or brief experience in aviation. Recipients of the program should pay for the first $500 of flight time and the WNCPAEF will provide a grant for the next $500 of flight time.

Program C: Aviation Mechanic or Avionics Repairman Certificate. You must demonstrate progress towards satisfying the requirements of the certificate you are seeking.

To apply, submit a letter of application and two letters of reference (none from a family member) to Don Watson, Chairman, WNCPAEF. Additionally, for Program A, one of these references should be from a certified flight instructor familiar with your aviation interest and achievements. Along with your contact information, the letter of application should also include aviation objectives, aviation accomplishments (for Programs A and C), a plan for completing those objectives, degree of commitment to western North Carolina aviation, community involvement, other accomplishments and any other information that might be of interest to the selection committee.

Mail applications to:

Don Watson
47 Cedar Hill Dr.
Biltmore Forest, NC 28803

Applications must be received on or before April 1. Please follow-up with an email to dcw828@aol.com. Applicants will receive an email confirmation upon receipt of application materials.