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I am currently attending a helicopter flight school I have passed my knowledge test and need to complete training for the flight check ride But I have ran out of money Do you know any place to obtain grants scholarships or low interest loans ( even loans that I can pay back after obtaining my PPL)
Jenell
For helo training, these organizations provide scholarships:
The Whirly Girls (females only)-
http://www.whirlygirls.org
Helicopter Foundation International (HFI)-
http://helicopterfoundation.org/Default.aspx?tabid=1751
American Helicopter Society-
http://www.vtol.org/awards.html
Perhaps these articles are of interest:
How to Afford to Learn to Fly Helicopters-
http://aerospaceplanes.suite101.com/article.cfm/how_to_afford_to_learn_to_fly_he...
Financing Your Training-
http://flighttraining.aopa.org/learntofly/finance/
Pilot Finance-
http://www.pilotfinance.com/
Loans for Flight School-
http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/7259.aspx
Hope this helps!
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Answers by Expert:
D. Norkus
Expertise
I can address questions about airline pilot employment & entry level airline careers in the United States, women pilots, flight training, pilot certification, U.S. flight scholarships (mostly for women), aviation & airline safety topics, aviation accident investigation and airline operations. ***Please note, I cannot address flight training & career queries from outside the United States, or aero engineering degree programs/careers, aviation management topics. ****
Experience
Airline captain with 15 years past experience in airline ground operations. I have previously flown as a commercial skydive pilot & ferry pilot and majored in Aviation Science
Organizations
International Organization of Women Pilots- The Ninety-Nines, charter member of Women In Aviation International, Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, Air Line Pilots Association.
Education/Credentials
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University; Aviation Safety/Accident investigation
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