Women With Wings Bathurst

03/03/2025

23/10/2024

🚀 Scholarship Opportunity: Airservices Australia Flight Training Scholarships

The Australian Women Pilots Association (AWPA) offers members incredible scholarship opportunities with the support of Airservices Australia! Four flight training scholarships valued at up to $10,000 each, designed to help passionate aviators achieve their dreams.

Eligibility Criteria:
✅ AWPA financial member
✅ Minimum age of 15
✅ CASA Class 1 or 2 medical certificate
✅ First solo flight (Category 1) OR 5+ hours PIC cross-country training (Category 2)

For full details and to apply, visit 2025 Flight Training Scholarship Information.

15/10/2024

When you surround yourself with likeminded people who support you, you will find your tribe.

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👩‍✈️ 2025 Memberships Now Open 👩‍✈️

Sign up today for 2025 and take advantage of all that the AWPA has to offer, including:

✈️ A huge range of scholarships to assist in your aviation journey
🚁 Mentoring and support through local members
🛩️ Regular networking opportunities around the country, including the highly anticipated annual National Conference

Memberships on offer:
Full - $100
Student - $80
Junior - $80
Associate - $100

For more information and to sign up, visit www.awpa.org.au/member-levels

30/09/2024

✈️ **The Moment You've Been Waiting For!** ✈️

Our NEW & IMPROVED **Aviation Careers Guide** is here!

This new guide has been launched to support our Aviation Career Explorer Program (ACE), bringing industry together with schools.

Whether you're dreaming of taking to the skies or making your mark on the ground, this guide is packed with insights and advice from some incredible women leading the way in Australian aviation. We can't thank these trailblazers enough for their contributions in creating this invaluable resource. 🙌

Get inspired, take action, and discover your future in aviation! 🌟

https://waiaustralia.org/education-outreach/aviation-career-resources/

24/09/2024

We love the central west. Bathurst is the best place to learn to fly!

Learning to fly without restrictions

24/09/2024

"Forgiveness is setting a prisoner free… that prisoner can be you."
This quote recently shifted my perspective on the true meaning of forgiveness. It made me realize that holding onto past hurts and resentment only keeps me trapped, preventing growth and progress. By embracing this mindset, I’ve found the strength to forgive those who tried to hold me back and, more importantly, to forgive myself for the times I let fear and self-doubt take control. This newfound clarity has been incredibly empowering, allowing me to move forward with a renewed sense of purpose and peace. I hope that by sharing my thoughts it may help others.

https://www.flylikeagirl.com.au/post/forgiveness-is-setting-a-prisoner-free-that-prisoner-can-be-you

Inspiring and supportive articles to motivate and share experiences.

20/09/2024

Learning to fly in regional NSW without the time constraints and airspace restrictions, not just a picture perfect place to see from the air, but the added benefits of instructors who are also operating as commercial pilots in charter and aerial survey work, with invaluable real world experience and knowledge to share with students.

Learning to fly without restrictions

02/08/2024

As an experienced aviator and passionate instructor, I believe there are many paths to success, each as unique as the individuals pursuing them. My approach to aviation training is rooted in understanding diverse learning styles and adapting my methods to ensure every student thrives. Whether through hands-on practice, visual aids, or detailed discussions, I strive to build confidence and trust, guiding each student to their fullest potential.

In aviation, as in life, there are many ways to achieve success. The journey to the top of the mountain is not the same for everyone; we all learn differently, and it’s essential to recognize and honor these differences.As an instructor, it’s my responsibility to ensure that my students not only...

16/06/2024

Flying formation in airplanes like the L-39 Albatros in close formation or during airshows demands unparalleled trust and predictability among pilots. Our success hinges on the absolute confidence we have in our wingmen, the rigorous adherence to standard operating procedures, and the vital pre-flight briefs that ensure we’re all on the same page. If it’s not briefed, we don’t do it—ever.

This unwavering commitment to trust and predictability, embodied in our wingman, or woman is what makes our formation flying both precise and safe. In everyday life, the principles of trust and predictability, just like in formation flying, are essential for achieving success and harmony. Just as pilots rely on their wingmen, we depend on the people around us—whether they are colleagues, friends, or family. Trusting others and being reliable ourselves builds strong, supportive relationships.

Predictability in daily routines and actions helps create a stable environment where everyone knows what to expect. This reduces misunderstandings and conflicts, much like how predictable maneuvers ensure the safety of a formation.

Pre-flight briefs in aviation are akin to planning and communication in our personal and professional lives. Clear communication and planning ensure that everyone involved understands their roles and responsibilities, preventing unexpected issues and fostering teamwork.

Ultimately, the synchronization and harmony achieved in formation flying through trust, predictability, and thorough preparation can serve as a powerful metaphor for how we should approach our everyday interactions and responsibilities.

Discover the critical role of trust, predictability, and thorough pre-flight briefs in formation flying with the L-39 Albatros, especially d

22/05/2024

Learning to fly is an amazing experience. In this weeks blog we discuss the importance of finding the best instructor for your learning needs!

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The importance of a good relationship in flight training with your instructor is crucial to your success, here's why!