Many Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) students have been badly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Abbie Croft, BWPA member and a qualified MPL pilot, shares her journey to the flight deck . How did [...]
Just last week was a day I had imagined for many years of my life and a day I know will stay with me for many years to come. It marked the first flight of a job I am incredibly passionate about [...]
“Happy?” “Sure am,” I said, glancing sideways at Harry, my thirty-something flying instructor whose mother, I discovered, was a former British Airways stewardess just like [...]
Today we announce the winners of our 2020 scholarships: BWPA Flying Start Scholarships: Maleha Khan, Daisy Bing BWPA Flying High Scholarships: Hannah Nobbs, Lucy Wootton, Laura Mayer BWPA CATS [...]
Whether you are a new PPL holder or an experienced pilot (career or recreational), lockdown has provided us the chance to review our skills. Now that restrictions are beginning to lift, it is a [...]
Choosing where to undertake professional training is a big decision for any pilot. Hanna Kerr is a First Officer with Loganair and a graduate of the Wings Alliance. She tells us a little about [...]
As part of our 2019 scholarships, the BWPA – supported by the Aviatrix Project – offered a range of taster flights to aspiring pilots at Old Buckenham Airfield. These took place on 15 [...]
BWPA is offering 12 ‘taster flights’ from Old Buckenham Airfield, Norfolk. Six will be for women over the age of 16 years; and six will be administered through The Aviatrix Project for young [...]
BWPA 2017 Scholarships – Applications now open! BWPA is now pleased to announce that Applications are now open for its 2017 Scholarships. We are awarding up to six Scholarships to successful [...]
During the 2013 UK Aero Expo held at Sywell Aerodrome, BWPA friends at Freedom in the Air (an advanced flight training centre for people with disabilities) managed to get the only filmed [...]