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
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)
Today we’re delighted to celebrate Tim, who — together with the late Paul Bowen — founded FSDP while they were Directors of RIAT. Their vision
A huge Happy Birthday to David Higham! Today we’re celebrating someone who has given so much to the aviation community — from his dedicated years
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
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
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
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
Our amazing sponsors, the Mark Long Trust have released their first newsletter to commemorate their launch event, which FSDP were honoured to be invited to.
Today, on World Cancer Day, we’re honoured to share words from FSDP Trustee Rachel Greenwood, remembering her late partner Richard — an FSDP scholar whose
Celebrating Trustee Dave Bird – A Champion of Aviation and Transformation Today we’re shining a spotlight on Dave Bird, an FSDP Trustee and microlight pilot
Another gem from the FSDP archives has surfaced. These snapshots capture the very beginning of journeys that shaped futures — and we’d love your help
It’s Rachel’s birthday today – and we’re delighted to celebrate someone who brings such dedication, wisdom, and heart to FSDP. Rachel plays a vital role
Fancy an unforgettable challenge… and the chance to support FSDP? A brilliant team of supporters are getting ready to climb the roof of the O2
Wishing a very happy birthday to our 2018 Flying Scholar, Amanda Worne. Amanda’s determination, optimism and energy have inspired so many people across the FSDP
Some dreams take courage Some dreams take … until the end of 2026 as applications have closed for this year but don’t stop dreaming about
Meet Ash Vingoe, one of our Flying Scholars. When we asked what flying taught him about himself, he shared this: [Insert participant’s paragraph(s)] What part of
It’s Claire Hilton’s birthday today, and we’re so proud to celebrate someone whose positivity, courage, and determination have stayed with the FSDP family ever since her