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Today we’re celebrating not just Steve’s birthday, but the incredible determination that brought him to where he is now. Steve first joined us as a… Read More »Happy birthday to our 2025 Scholar, Steve Farrer!
Wishing a very happy birthday to our 2021 Flying Scholar, Arthur Moan. Arthur brought real focus and determination to his scholarship, and it’s been inspiring… Read More »Arthur’s Birthday
This is what es-scholar Karen Cox had to say when asked that question: “One of the most powerful mantras in my life is: ‘Well… if… Read More »What Flying Taught Me About Myself
This week, we’re heading back to 2003 and the FSDP awards ceremony — a moment full of excitement, new beginnings and the early roots of… Read More »Time Travel Tuesday
It’s Alvin’s birthday today, and we’re so proud to celebrate someone who embodies the true spirit of the FSDP family. Since completing his scholarship, Alvin… Read More »Celebrating our 2019 scholar, mentor, and fundraising champion — Alvin Sephton!
This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating a different kind of love — the love of aviation. The kind that gives you freedom, shifts your perspective, and… Read More »Celebrating the Love of Aviation on Valentine’s Day
In our series “What Flying Taught Me About Myself”, we’re celebrating 2024 scholar Dorothy Stuart — a woman whose journey with Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP)… Read More »What Flying Taught Me About Myself
Today we’re delighted to celebrate Tim, who — together with the late Paul Bowen — founded FSDP while they were Directors of RIAT. Their vision… Read More »Celebrating our incredible Vice Patron and co‑founder, Tim Prince!
Wishing a very happy birthday to our 2014 Flying Scholar, Rob Lee. Rob’s enthusiasm for aviation and his determination throughout his scholarship made a lasting… Read More »Rob’s Birthday
Exciting Bursary Update! This year, we have the pleasure of awarding TWO bursaries and revealing their deserving recipients. In 2025, due to the unavailability of… Read More »2026 Bursary News!
Applications are closed … but your potential is absolutely not. Let that settle in as you head into the weekend. Because here’s the thing: FSDP isn’t… Read More »Maybe one day and Maybe Me
Meet Steve Farrer who took on the challenge of learning to fly and discovered something unexpected along the way. “I’ve dreamt of flying since I… Read More »What Flying Taught Me About Myself