The Weight of Progress
Today, FSDP Scholar Matthew Monaghan shares his story with the world. His memoir explores what it means to grow up with a rare neuromuscular condition,… Read More »The Weight of Progress
News
What Flying Taught Me About Myself
This week we hear from FSDP Scholar & Mentor, James Dinsdale, who says: “Never give up” is a phrase we hear everywhere — but real… Read More »What Flying Taught Me About Myself
“Aviation Belongs to Everyone”
Today is the International Day of Discrimination Awareness — a reminder that opportunity should never be limited by disability, circumstance or expectation. At FSDP, we… Read More »“Aviation Belongs to Everyone”
World Engineering Day
On World Engineering Day, FSDP is celebrating innovation, problem‑solving, STEM confidence and the confidence to tackle challenges head‑on. Flying teaches those same skills. Our scholars learn… Read More »World Engineering Day
Time Travel Tuesday
Today we’re heading back to 2005, when the Wings Around the World Salver was once again presented by none other than Polly Vacher — the… Read More »Time Travel Tuesday
Karen Cox’s Birthday
It’s our 2016 scholar — and long‑time FSDP fundraiser — Karen Cox’s birthday today! Karen often says that her scholarship taught her one of the… Read More »Karen Cox’s Birthday
Celebrating Our 2016 Scholar, Peter Lau Peter’s journey with FSDP is a reminder of how powerful a scholarship can be. Learning to fly doesn’t just lift… Read More »
International Wheelchair Day
Today, on International Wheelchair Day, we’re celebrating all our past wheelchair‑using Flying Scholars — and the incredible achievements they’ve made both in the air and… Read More »International Wheelchair Day
Michelle McClean’s Birthday
Wishing a very happy birthday to our 2025 Flying Scholar, Michelle McLean. Michelle described her scholarship as genuinely life‑changing, especially her time flying with Shadow… Read More »Michelle McClean’s Birthday
Fiona’s Birthday
Wishing a very happy birthday to Fiona Luckhurst – previously a long‑serving FSDP Trustee and now Ambassador and Flying Instructor. Fiona has supported our scholars… Read More »Fiona’s Birthday
Rare Disease Day
Today, on Rare Disease Day, we stand with the millions of people around the world living with conditions that are little‑known, often misunderstood, and frequently… Read More »Rare Disease Day
What Flying Taught Me About Myself
For the fifth post in our series, we’re delighted to spotlight Keiran Bennett, who undertook his FSDP flying scholarship at the RAF Halton Microlight Club… Read More »What Flying Taught Me About Myself