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FLYING AWARDS
The Air Cadet League of Canada (ACL) and its generous donors are pleased to offer Flying Training Awards to deserving cadets. The list of donors is available on the ACL Web Site under Donate Now/ Sponsors and Donors.
The application period will run from 1 September to 30 September.
Description
Continuation Flying Training Award (CFTA)
The purpose of the Continuation Flying Training Awards (CFTA) offered is to provide cadets who have successfully completed the Power Pilot Training Course the opportunity to continue to accumulate flight time. The awards range from $1,000 to $2,500 each.
- Only one National ACL Flying monetary Award or educational scholarship will be granted to a cadet in any calendar year.
A CFTA, if not started, may be transferred to an educational scholarship on request of the cadet and approval by the Donor and National Scholarship and Awards Committee under exceptional circumstances only.
However, an ALPA Canada CFTA cannot be transferred to an educational scholarship.
ATAC Flying award recipients must attend a flying School member of their association.
Pilot Training Achievement Award (PTAA)
The purpose of the Pilot Training Achievement Awards (PTAA) is to provide funding for use in continuing a cadet’s flying or gliding training. The awards range from $300 to $1,000 each.
Awards for both the CFTA and PTAA will be given, minimum one per region, to the highest achievers on Transport Canada assessments combined with community service, and performance as an Air Cadet.
Power Pilot Training Course graduates applying will qualify for both the CFTA and the PTAA. The Glider Pilot Training Course graduates applying will qualify for the PTAA only.
Criteria
Cadets must meet all the following conditions of eligibility:
- Must have successfully completed the Power Pilot Training Course in the year of application for the CFTA; or
- Must have successfully completed the Power Pilot or Glider Training Course in the year of application for the PTAA;
- Must hold a current Transport Canada Private Pilot or Glider Pilot Licence;
- Must be recommended by their Squadron Commanding Officer (CO); and
- Must be a cadet on September 30th during the year of application.
Procedure
The cadet will be responsible for getting all required documents (before completing the form)
- Must complete the Flying Training Awards Application Form ACC68.
- Must include statement of approximately 300 words outlining his career goals and aspirations. Tell us how he plans to fund and progress in his flying and why we should consider him for this award.
- Provide a joint recommendation letter from CO and Squadron Sponsoring Committee Chair (SSC).
Once the cadet has all required documents, he will complete the online form and attach the documents. The CO will receive a link to confirm the rank, enrolment date, summer courses, and extra curricular activities and approve the application. Once approved, the cadet, SSC Chair and CO will receive an email confirming that the application is complete The Office will verify all documents received to confirm that the application is complete.
Applications and supporting documents for all Flying Training Awards must be received no later than September 30th.
CHECK INFORMATION TO ENSURE ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION AND REFERENCE LETTERS ARE INCLUDED AND CORRECT. THE COMMITTEE WILL ONLY REVIEW INFORMATION RECEIVED.
IT IS THE CADET’S RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK WITH HIS/HER COMMANDING OFFICER THAT HE/SHE HAS COMPLETED HIS/HER PART.
