where people who believe in your flying dreams come together since 1958
Incorporating Port Macquarie Recreational Aviation and
Port Macquarie Flying School
Operates 7 days a week, since 1958
About the Flying Scholarship
Since 1961, HDFC has been offering flying scholarships. The first recipient was 17-year-old Jimmie Higgins. In 2006, the flying scholarships were reintroduced. Since its inception, approximately 45 scholarships have been awarded. Jimi Ludriks, a Wauchope boy was one of the inaugural recipients and was a Boeing 747 First Officer with Cathay Pacific.
The scholarship amount is $1,500. HDFC membership, BAK theory book and logbook will also be provided by the club.
Upon accepting the scholarship successful candidates will contribute an equivalent $1,500 which then gives them $3,000 credit toward flying training. Please note this is not the expected full cost of a Recreational Pilot Certificate.
Scholarship training is valid for 12 months.
Training
Flying training will be in the Sling2 aircraft under the tutelage of one of the club’s Recreational Aviation Instructors. The training will lead to a Recreational Aviation Australia pilot certificate. Lessons can be arranged 7 days a week.
We are one of the leaders in Recreational Flying Training. Our enthusiastic team of instructors draws on experience from many facets of aviation and will ensure that your flying training is conducted thoroughly, professionally and to the highest standards.
Applicant Criteria
Applicants must be -
Aged between 14 and 20 years
Submit their most recent school report, if they are studying
Outline why they would like to learn to fly
Take a Trial Introductory Flight to assess aptitude at a cost of $160
Applications
Close on Sunday 3rd November 2024
You can apply online or
Download our form, fill it in and post to P.O. Box 115, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444
Meet some of our Flying Scholarship Students
Estimated cost of flying training at HDFC to obtain a Recreational Aviation Pilot Certificate
Minimum $7,000
HDFC membership (must have)
$100/year. First year membership is free to successful applicant.
RAAus membership (must have)
under 18 at $199/year plus $30 joining fee
over 18 at $325/year plus $30 joining fee
* please check RA-Aus website for latest fees
Basic Aeronautical Knowledge Theory Kit (BAK)
$100. Provided free to successful applicant.
BAK briefings (must do) 12 topics, about 12 to 15 hours
$40/hour
Air instruction (at least 20 hours, usually 20 to 25 hours)
Discount available for 10 hours pre-paid
$240/hour aircraft hire