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Condolences for Red Arrows Pilot
Everyone at fly2help is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Flight Lieutenant Sean Cunningham (Red 5), following an incident at RAF Scampton on Tuesday, November 8th.
The charity enjoys a very close relationship with the Red Arrows and our thoughts and prayers are with Flt Lt Cunningham's family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time.
Charity Grabs the Headlines in December's Flyer Magazine
A feature about how pilots can donate their time and skills to help UK charities, including fly2help, is among the headline articles in the latest issue of Flyer magazine.
The article, written by Paul Smiddy and Ian Waller, includes the example of pilot Steven Day, who takes part in around half-a-dozen fly2help events each year. Find out more
Charity Trio Get on Their Bikes to Join RAF Heroes and Raise Cash for fly2help www.400in4.co.uk
The fly2help team did the charity proud when they joined members of the Red Arrows and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight for a gruelling coast to coast bike ride.
The charity's Chief Executive Officer, Chris Hadlow, along with Phill O'Dell and Brian Jones, flew the fly2help flag on the recent '400 in 4' event, in which the riders cycled from St Davids in Wales, to Lowestoft in Suffolk, in just four days. Find out more
fly2help Team Embark on Coast to Coast Challenge
Good luck to the fly2help team of Chris Hadlow, Phill O'Dell and Brian Jones, who are taking part in the 400 in 4 Coast to Coast Challenge this week. The trio are joining members of the Red Arrows and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight to cycle from St Davids in Wales to Lowestoft in Suffolk. The event will help raise money for the charity.
You can find out more by visiting the main Coast to Coast Challenge website at www.400in4.co.uk
Charity's Inaugural Flying Scholar Takes to the Skies for First Solo Flight
A teenager, who became fly2help's inaugural flying scholar, has taken to the skies for his first solo flight, thanks to the support of the programme. The scholarship, which is supported by the Royal Aeronautical Society, aims to provide a young person with the chance to achieve the first milestone in any pilot's career - the chance to get airborne by themselves. Find out more
Cotswold Airport Aviation Scholarships 2012 in Association with fly2help
It is with thanks once again to the generosity of Cotswold Airport owner Mr Ronan Harvey, fly2help are delighted to announce their support of the 2012 Cotswold Airport Scholarships.
The scholarships will run from Monday 2nd - Thursday 5th and Tuesday 10th - Friday 13th April 2012.
Apply for the 2012 Cotswold Airport Aviation Scholarships
Dreams Come True as Aviation Fans Enjoy Flight With a Spitfire and Raise Money for Charity
Two aviation fans fulfilled a lifelong dream when they took to the skies with one of history's most iconic aircraft - courtesy of fly2help.
Walter Sutherland and John Morton were among 5,000 people who entered a text lottery organised by the charity, with the chance of flying in formation with a Spitfire up for grabs. Find out more
Condolences for Red Arrows Pilot
Everyone in connection with fly2help would like to offer their deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of Flt Lt Jon Egging and to the Red Arrows at this very sad time.
fly2help Announce Inaugural Flying Scholar
We are proud to be launching the fly2help Flying Scholarship this year, which is wholly and generously sponsored by the Royal Aeronautical Society. The aim of this scholarship is to provide a youngster with enough flying to achieve the first great milestone in any pilot's career, your first solo. fly2help is committed to encouraging young people to take up careers in the aviation industry and this scholarship forms part of this aim. The scholarship will provide approximately 15 hours on a Cessna 152 with Kemble Flying Club and during the 3 week period they will teach all the basics of flying with lessons in the air and on the ground.
Thank you to all those young people who applied. Following interviews on 16th July for the 3 short-listed candidates, Sam Jacques from Cirencester will be taking to the sky as this year's scholar.
He starts his Flying Scholarship on the 15th August 2011 here at Cotswold Airport. Congratulations Sam and good luck for your time with us.
Austin Healey Club Help Bring Air Smiles
Mark Knight and his fellow members of the Austin Healey Club Southern West Centre have been giving fly2help brilliant support over the last year. They often give up their own time and fuel to come to Air Smiles Days to drive our beneficiaries in their wonderful classic cars. Find out more
A Celebration of the Space Shuttle Programme - Lifting Horizons
Tales of what it was like to fly the Space Shuttle captivated the hundred guests attending fly2help's charity dinner in London on Thursday 24th March.
Guest speaker, Colonel Rick Searfoss, a former Shuttle pilot renowned for his moving and inspiring talks, gave guests a superbly 'human focused' presentation on what it was like to be involved in the Space Shuttle Programme in the setting of the Royal Aeronautical Society's HQ. Find out more
Sign Up for Our E-mail Newsletter and Event Information
You can now sign up to receive our quarterly newsletter and upcoming event information & invitations by e-mail. Visit the "Contact Us" page and complete the on-line sign up form
Exciting New Initiative as Chosen Charity of JetBrokers Europe
fly2help are proud to announce a new initiative to work with JetBrokers Europe as their nominated charity for 2011. We are delighted that JetBrokers Europe will help us to provide more 'Air Smiles' by facilitating the use of executive aircraft to ensure that special VIP feel for some very special guests. Find out more
A Little Birdie Told Me!!!
fly2help is now on Twitter and you can follow us @Fly2Help. We will be letting you know advance information for events and other interesting things that you may want to know! If you like our tweets, please re-tweet them to your followers. We look forward to tweeting with you soon!
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Join Our 'fly2help Supporters' Facebook Group
A new Facebook page has been launched for our supporters to join. Here you can communicate any news with fellow supporters and help us to get our good news out there, whilst generate new supporters through your own contacts! Just search for the 'fly2help' community group.
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SMILES ABOVE! - Sharing Miles More Air Smiles
A New Year and a new smile as fly2help Patron, Air Chief Marshal Sir Glenn Torpy, helps to launch a new campaign - 'Smiles Above!'
Smiles Above! will allow anyone who wants to donate to the charity, the chance to become a member of a club where they will be a closer part of how the money raised is spent by the charity. Find out more
A New Year and a New Smile for Charity as Air Chief Marshal Joins Up!
In his new position as a Patron, Sir Glenn Torpy is delighted that he can now help fly2help continue sharing Air Smiles with those who need them most. "Upon receiving the request for my support I didn't hesitate. Over the years I have seen the enormous benefit that the freedom and exhilaration of flying brings to people facing difficult and sometimes traumatic events in their lives. It is a unique and uplifting experience." Find out more