The Manuela Breen Microlight Scholarship
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Microlight Flying in the Algarve
Manuela Breen
(31st January 1959 – 15th January 2001)
The Algarve Airsports Centre is pleased to announce the 2004 Manuela Breen Microlight Scholarship.
The winner of this annual scholarship will receive the following:
- The Manuela Breen Microlight Scholarship Trophy
- A return flight to Faro Airport with transfers to and from Lagos
- 5 hours flying training with a choice of weightshift or 3 axis microlight aircraft
- 5 pre-flight briefings
- 5 hours ground school
- Pilot Logbook
- Insurance
- A course certificate
- Food allowance or meals for the week
- Accommodation for 1 week in a studio apartment situated close to Lagos Aerodrome (One other member of his/her family can be accommodated free of charge if the successful candidate is less than 18 years of age. An upgrade fee to family size accommodation will apply if more than one family member wishes to accompany the successful candidate).
Applications are invited from persons who are:
- Resident in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland
- Between 14 and 21 years of age at the time of application
- Can read, write, speak and understand English
- Physically and mentally fit
- Between 1m 57cm – 1m 93cm tall and 50kg – 90 kg weight (required in order to operate the aircraft safely)
- If under 18 years of age the successful candidate must have written permission from his/her parent or legal guardian to undertake the course
Family and financial circumstances as well as a keen interest in microlight flying will be important considerations in choosing a successful candidate.
We reserve the right to make alterations to the conditions of the Manuela Breen Microlight Scholarship at any time and without prior notice.
Entries close on 30th September 2004 and application forms are available from:
Gerry Breen CFI
Gerry & Manuela Breen's Algarve Airsports Centre
Apartado (PO Box) 254
Torre de Controle
Aeródromo Municipal de Lagos
Estrada Nacional 125
Lagos 8601-903
Algarve
PORTUGAL
Answerphone/Fax: (351) 282 762 906
Telephone: (351) 91 490 3384
Email: fly@gerrybreen.com