Scholarships & Flight Training

C-FLUG Cessna 150

C-FLUG is owned by the Manitoba Chapter of the Ninety-Nines, International Association of Women Pilots. The purpose of C-FLUG is to provide women pilots with the opportunity to stay current and build hours while strengthening their aviation network locally and internationally, and increasing ones understanding of basic aircraft maintenance. Contact womenflyfree@gmail.com for details and application.

 

Pilots book C-FLUG on-line once they have completed their check rides and are familiar with Lyncrest Airport, 99s hangar door, and C-FLUG’s Flight Watch safety system.  Bookings ranging from 1 hour to Multi-day bookings. Cost is $20/hour thanks to our generous sponsors and fund raising activities.

Scholarships

Fuel Scholarships for C-FLUG Pilots

Apply for fuel scholarships by sending womenflyfree@gmail.com publishable answers to the following questions:

  1. Your favourite destinations to fly to,
  2. Your three favourite airports for practicing circuits and why,
  3. The number of different passengers you plan to take flying in the next 3 months, and
  4. How many people you plan to take flying at upcoming EAA Young Eagles, COPA for Kids and Women Fly Free, or equivalent, events.
  5. Include your EAA and C-FLUG's COPA Corporate membership number and confirm you are a member of the EAA, 99s, and social member of the SFC; and your Total Hours of Flight Time.

First Cross Country Scholarships for Women Pilots in Training

Apply for First Cross Country Scholarships by sending womenflyfree@gmail.com answers to the following questions:

  1. Why you are learning how to fly,
  2. Where you are taking your flight training and who is your instructor,
  3. When you plan to do your first solo cross country.

 

Rosella Bjornsen Scholarship for Flight Training

Complete the application available on the Manitoba 99's web page. More than one scholarship is awarded each year, for example, seven Manitoba 99s Scholarships ranging from $1000-$2000 were distributed this year.

 

99s Scholarships for Flight Training and Research

Complete applications on the 99s International website.

Flight Training in Manitoba

Here are some options for those interested in flight training in Manitoba. The MB 99s offers an Accommodation Scholarship for International 99s interested in flying C-FLUG or attending flight schools in Manitoba.

Connect with Us

Training, special events and workshops are helded at Lyncrest throughout the year. Below are some photos from past events. For details and ongoing event listings please see our Women Fly Facebook Page and Blog.