Sheila’s Birthday
Wishing a very happy birthday to our 2023 candidate, Sheila Wright. Sheila joined us at RAF Cranwell for the selection process, and although she wasn’t… Read More »Sheila’s Birthday
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World Meteorological Day — Learning to Fly Starts on the Ground
Today on World Meteorological Day, we’re celebrating an important — and often surprising — parts of a Flying Scholarship: ground school. A scholarship with Flying… Read More »World Meteorological Day — Learning to Fly Starts on the Ground
World Thinking Day
Today is World Thinking Day – a global moment to reflect, connect, and celebrate the courage it takes to step beyond what you thought was… Read More »World Thinking Day
Happy birthday to our 2025 Scholar, Steve Farrer!
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!
Arthur’s Birthday
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
What Flying Taught Me About Myself
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
Time Travel Tuesday
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
Celebrating our 2019 scholar, mentor, and fundraising champion — Alvin Sephton!
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!
Celebrating the Love of Aviation on Valentine’s Day
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
What Flying Taught Me About Myself
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
Celebrating our incredible Vice Patron and co‑founder, Tim Prince!
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!
David’s Birthday
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… Read More »David’s Birthday