The Air League has opened applications for the UK’s first electric-powered aircraft scholarship with Saxon Air and its Pipistrel Velis.
On offer this year are five 5-hour flying scholarships, to be delivered by Approved Training Organisation (ATO) Saxon Air based at Norwich Airport. In addition to the airborne training, scholars will also receive simulator training time, ground school, and sustainability-focussed workshops.
The school will be delivering the flying training in its Pipistrel Velis Electro two-seat trainer – the first electric aircraft type to receive UK CAA certification – which forms a core element of Saxon Air’s push towards carbon-free flight training…
On offer this year are five 5-hour flying scholarships, to be delivered by Approved Training Organisation (ATO) Saxon Air based at Norwich Airport. In addition to the airborne training, scholars will also receive simulator training time, ground school, and sustainability-focussed workshops.
The school will be delivering the flying training in its Pipistrel Velis Electro two-seat trainer – the first electric aircraft type to receive UK CAA certification – which forms a core element of Saxon Air’s push towards carbon-free flight training…