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Whirly-Girls International Whirly-Girls International is a non-profit, educational, and charitable organization dedicated to advancing women in helicopter aviation.

10/05/2026

Could you survive a helicopter ditching? 🚁

Two deserving Whirly-Girls will have the opportunity to receive a $2,100 scholarship for comprehensive underwater egress and survival training at Survival Systems USA in Groton, Connecticut.

The training covers aircraft ditching, underwater disorientation, emergency breathing devices, life raft survival, cold-water exposure and more. Link in bio!

09/30/2026

✨ Verticon California! ✨

Sponsored by Jean Tinsley Memorial: One Whirly-Girl will receive an incredible scholarship to attend the Whirly-Girls Annual Gala and events at VERTICON in Anaheim, California, March 15–18, 2027! 🚁🇺🇸

The scholarship includes:
✈️ VERTICON show pass with access to the expo floor, training seminars & events
🏨 Five nights of shared accommodation
💵 $600 travel & meal stipend
🥂 Ticket to the Whirly-Girls Awards Banquet

A scholarship valued at up to $2,400!

More FAQ to be found on a webpage in the bio 🙃
09/24/2026

More FAQ to be found on a webpage in the bio 🙃

HELICOPTER INSTRUMENT RATING SCHOLARSHIPOne Whirly-Girl will have the opportunity to earn her helicopter instrument rati...
09/23/2026

HELICOPTER INSTRUMENT RATING SCHOLARSHIP

One Whirly-Girl will have the opportunity to earn her helicopter instrument rating in Bend, Oregon! 🇺🇸

Sponsored by Leading Edge Flight Academy & Central Oregon Community College, this scholarship includes:

🚁 21 hours R44 flight training
📚 30 hours ground instruction
🖥️ 14 hours simulator training
💰 Approx. $19,275 value

Applicants must hold an FAA Private Pilot Certificate and Class 3 Medical Certificate.

Read the full scholarship details and application requirements at our website (in the bio).

A message from our Whirly girls president Sharlene ❤️
09/22/2026

A message from our Whirly girls president Sharlene ❤️

🇦🇺🚁 FOR AUSTRALIAN WHIRLY-GIRLS 🚁🇦🇺PHI International Australia Pty Ltd is offering AUD $10,000 to support one female hel...
09/20/2026

🇦🇺🚁 FOR AUSTRALIAN WHIRLY-GIRLS 🚁🇦🇺

PHI International Australia Pty Ltd is offering AUD $10,000 to support one female helicopter pilot pursuing professional aviation training.

✨ Funding may be used toward:
• PPL training
• CPL training
• Instrument Rating (IR)
• Other eligible flight training or rating courses

Requirements:
✔️ Australian citizen or permanent resident
✔️ CASA Class 1 medical
✔️ Strong commitment to a professional helicopter career
✔️ Associate Member or Whirly-Girl in good standing
✔️ Must join Whirly-Girls by October 14, 2026
📍 Ideally located in Perth, WA

📅 Training must be completed between January 1–December 31, 2027. Training completed before 2027 is not eligible.

💰 Value: AUD $10,000

🚁 NEW THIS YEAR 🚁R44 TRANSITION SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by Whirlybird Aviation LLC, this scholarship gives one Whirly-Girl...
09/18/2026

🚁 NEW THIS YEAR 🚁
R44 TRANSITION SCHOLARSHIP

Sponsored by Whirlybird Aviation LLC, this scholarship gives one Whirly-Girl the opportunity to complete an R44 Transition Course at Whirlybird Aviation in Bonners Ferry, Idaho! 🇺🇸

✨ Includes:
• 10 hours dual flight instruction
• 8 hours ground training
• R44 systems, performance & procedures
• Emergency procedures & autorotations
• POH & SFAR 73/insurance requirements
💰 Value: approximately $7,100

Eligibility:
✔️ U.S. citizen
✔️ Private or Commercial helicopter certificate
✔️ At least a 3rd-class medical
✔️ Less than 1.1 hours in the R44 or R66
✔️ Whirly-Girl in good standing
✔️ Must join Whirly-Girls by October 14, 2026

📍 Training in Bonners Ferry, Idaho
📅 Training must be completed by December 31, 2027

Travel and related expenses are the recipient’s responsibility.

Amazing opportunity 🚁✨
09/14/2026

Amazing opportunity 🚁✨

The Vertical Reference / External Load Scholarship, sponsored by Precision LLC & Pureflight Aviation Training LLC, gives...
09/14/2026

The Vertical Reference / External Load Scholarship, sponsored by Precision LLC & Pureflight Aviation Training LLC, gives one Whirly-Girl the opportunity to train in the Pacific Northwest.

✨ $30,645 scholarship value
🚁 10 hours of AS350 flight instruction
📚 5 hours of ground instruction
🏔️ Up to 7 nights of accommodation
⚙️ Introduction to turbine engines
🎯 Specialized vertical reference & external load training

Training takes place at Precision LLC in McMinnville, Oregon, with a focus on building skills for a career in the utility helicopter industry.

Vertical reference. External loads. Turbine experience. A serious step toward utility flying.

Sponsored by Precision LLC & Pureflight Aviation Training LLC.

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