Portmoak Pilot's Information and Airfield Manual

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====== Cadet Scholarship Scheme ======

The Cadet Scholarship Scheme at the Scottish Gliding Centre, founded by Bob Jones, is generously supported by our members. This subsidy allows young people to learn to glide at a reduced cost, encouraging the development of the next generation of glider pilots and club members.

We aim to encourage cadets to further their flying ability through instructing, coaching and mentorship.

We also aim to foster their skills and interests in other areas such as aerobatics, aircraft maintenence, airfield operations etc

===== Scheme Benefits =====

Junior members who are accepted onto the Scholarship scheme will:

  * A **70% reduction **on the cost of annual membership fees - £173 instead of £566 (January 2026)
  * Recieve a **50% reduction **on the //airtime//  cost of their flight
  * Access to a cadet & junior focused instructor who can help with:
      * Flying Skills,
      * Theoretical Knowledge
      * Scholarship/Grant applications


===== Capacity =====

The Cadet Scholarship Scheme is currently capped at **10**  cadets

** <font inherit/inherit;;rgb(231, 76, 60);;inherit>We are currently fully subscribed as of 30th of September 2024 - pilots under 18 are still welcome to join the club as Junior Members and apply for the Cadet Scholarship Scheme if a space becomes available.</font> **

===== Admission Requirements =====

To be admitted to the cadet scheme you must:

  * **Aready be a Junior member of the SGC or on a Learn to Glide Packge **
  * **Be between the ages of 13 and 17**
  * **Demonstrate a financial need or through volunteer**** effort at the club**
===== Expectations =====

Our young members represent the future of the club and are expected to:

  - **Commitment -**  be keen to learn and further your flying ability, as well as coming to the airfield on a //**regular basis **//  (once every 2 weeks)
  - **Volunteer**  - cadets are expected to help out on the airfield or with other airfield tasks
  - **Full day attendance - **gliding is a full day activity and cadets will be expected to be at the airfield for briefing
  - **Good Conduct - **cadets will be expected to maintain good conduct with fellow cadets and other members of the SGC
If cadets fall short of these expectations, **then it is possible the cadet scholarship may be offered to another prospective cadet**  so it's important that cadets meet the above requirements to maintain their place on the scholarship scheme.

Cadets should contact with the Cadet Director if they have a change in circumstances.

===== Application Process =====

Applications to the cadet scheme will open once every 3 months - communicated via cadetinstant - while there are free spaces to ensure we give new Junior members the opportunity to apply.

  - {{:cadet_scholarship_application.docx|Application to the Cadet Director}}  - sent to cadets@scottishglidingcentre.com
  - Informal Interview
  - Decision

If an application is unsucesful, the member will continue to be a Junior member and will still benefit from the subsidised annual membersip fee.