2010 Scholarship Information

The Boshears Memorial Fly-in, Inc. Executive Committee is excited to announce that this year we are planning on offering several different levels of aviation scholarships.  The eligible entrants will write an essay, minimum of 300 words double spaced entitled “Why I Want to Be a Pilot”.  Entrants can download an application on the Boshears website at www.boshears.com by clicking on the Aviation Scholarship icon on the home page or picking up an application  at Augusta Aviation, Inc. on Highland Avenue in Augusta.  Completed applications along with essays may be faxed to Augusta Aviation at 706.738.9746 –attention Becky Shealy or left at Augusta Aviation front counter.  All applications and essays must be received no later than October 13, 2010 at 5 PM.

What are the eligibility requirements? Scholarships are  open to any current high school senior or graduate that is between the ages of 16* to 21 years old with an overall GPA of at least 2.0.  If awarded a scholarship, the winner must be able to obtain a medical (see below for detailed explanation about medical). The winner(s) must to be able to complete the awarded training before October 1, 2011.

* Must have been age 16 by October 1, 2010 

 What will be expected of the winner(s)?

Depending on the type of scholarship, the winner must be able to fly (flight lesson) at least twice a week. During the course of the training, the winner will possibly  “shadow” an Augusta Aviation charter pilot, flight instructor, and a mechanic in the maintenance shop.  This will enable the winner(s) to see different aspects of the aviation industry that exists in General Aviation.  

What are the requirements for a Medical?

Third-Class Airman Medical Certificate

  Eye:

• Distant visual acuity of 20/40 or better in each eye separately, with or without corrective lenses

• Near vision of 20/40 or better with or without corrective lenses

• If corrective lenses are necessary, must be worn while exercising the privileges of an airman certificate

•  Ability to perceive those colors necessary for the safe performance of airman duties.

• No acute or chronic pathological condition of either eye or adnexa that interferes with proper function of an eye.

 Ear, nose, throat, and equilibrium:

• Demonstrate acceptable hearing by at least 1 of 3 tests

• No disease or condition of the middle or internal ear, nose, oral cavity, pharynx, or larynx that-

1.      Interferes with, or is aggravated by flying of may reasonably be expected to do so; or

2.      Interferes with clear and effective speech communication

• No disease or condition manifested by, or that may reasonably be expected to be manifested by, vertigo, or a disturbance of equilibrium.

Mental:

• No established medical history or clinical diagnosis of any of the following:

1.      A personality disorder that is severe enough to have repeatedly manifested itself by overt acts.

2.      A psychosis

3.      A bipolar disorder

4.      Substance dependence

• No substance abuse within the preceding 2 years

• No other personality disorder, neurosis, or other mental condition

 Neuralgic:

• No established medical history or clinical diagnosis of any of the following:

1.      Epilepsy;

2.      Disturbance of consciousness without satisfactory medical explanation of the cause or

3.      A transient loss of control of nervous system function without satisfactory medical explanation of the cause

• No other seizure disorder, disturbance of consciousness, or neurological condition

 Cardiovascular:

• No established medical history or clinical diagnosis of any of the following:

1.      Myocardial infarction

2.      Angina pectoris

3.      Coronary heart disease that has required treatment

4.      Cardiac valve replacement

5.      Permanent cardiac pacemaker implantation

6.      Heart replacement

 General Medical condition

• No established medical history or clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus that requires insulin or any other hypoglycemic drug for control.

• No other organic, functional, or structural disease, or defect

• No medication or other treatment that makes the person unable to safely perform the duties or exercise the privileges of the airman certificate applied for.

Information regarding earning  a

The Private Pilot’s Rating

The FAA requires a minimum of 40 flight hours before a student can take the check ride with an FAA examiner.  To build up to this 40 hours, the student will establish a relationship with the flight instructor by going over basic things on the ground such as learning traffic, checking weather, filing flight plans and weight and balance.  The student will be incorporating flight time along with some of the things being discussed on the ground.   

Usually within 10-15 hours of flight time, the student is ready to solo (fly the airplane without the instructor).  This time can vary based on the student's comfort level.  The student and instructor will KNOW when it's time to solo.

Other things required in the training program are

• 3 hours of night flying

• 3 hours of cross-country and

• 3 hours of simulated IFR-Instrument Flight Reference (looking at the instruments in the cockpit and navigating from these instruments).  

The above-mentioned things will be done with the instructor.  Instructor and student flight time together is a minimum of 20 hours.

There is a written exam as well as the practical exam that students must pass in order to get a private pilot's certificate.  Augusta Aviation, Inc. has all the written material needed in order to successfully pass the written portion of the course.  The written exam is a test of 60 questions pulled from a test bank of about 800 questions.  The test bank is available to the student for study purposes.  The student must pass the written test before taking the practical exam. 

The practical exam, otherwise known as the check ride, is nothing more than the student flying with an FAA examiner to prove the student’s competence as a pilot.  The FAA examiner and the Flight Instructor ARE NOT the same person. As mentioned earlier, the FAA requires a minimum of 40 flight hours before taking the check ride.  Some students feel they need more time in the plane before taking the check ride.  This is perfectly normal.

As of October 2004 the Homeland Security and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) require that all students leaning to fly must show proof of American citizenship.  Because of this ruling, we must see a government issued photo I.D. AND one of the following: A certified copy of Certificate of Birth or a current U.S. Passport.  As a student, please bring these credentials with you at the time of your first lesson.  We will photocopy this information and keep on file for five (5) years. 

The average cost for a student to receive the Private Pilot’s Certificate is about $8,000.00 - $10,000.00. 

Learning to fly is safe, easy and fun.  You may want to check out www.beapilot.com for further information.   

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