Most French flying clubs insist that their members join the Fédération Française Aéronautique (FFA), primarily because of the legally-required public liability cover included as part of the membership—this is required for French-based pilots rather than those just ‘passing through’.
The FFA also play an active role in the promotion of French aviation generally and among young people in particular.
For aspiring pilots under 21, the FFA provide a series of grants to assist with the cost of learning to fly.
These are results-based awards and include the following:
First solo—305 euros
Ground examinations passed—305 euros
PPL awarded—610 euros
Mountain-flying qualifications awarded—305 euros
Aerobatics first stage qualification awarded—305 euros.
Contact me (sue@nearlyheaven.com) for more information or consult the FFA web site directly—www.ff-aero.fr
I will be happy to apply for these grants on behalf of my own students.
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