Background
Each year, in recent times, the BAeA has apportioned a
small amount of its limited budget to what we call ‘development
funding’. To date this has been limited to training bursaries to pilots
who move up between competition levels, awarded on the basis of the
annual Points Tables, and some contribution to the costs of pilots and
team managers representing the UK at international aerobatic
championships.
Mazda UK Sponsorship In late
2008, Mazda UK Ltd. announced its intention to assist the BAeA by
providing additional development funds that we could invest in projects
from the ‘grass roots’ upwards. This enabled the BAeA to significantly
increase the development budget and provide a much needed boost to pilot
training and awards. Whilst the Mazda sponsorship per se is aimed at
powered aerobatics, this initiative will also enable increased funding
of the development of glider aerobatics from BAeA internal budget.
The 2013 Bursary Scheme
Power:
Based on the final 2012 points tables, the BAeA will award Mazda
Bursaries in 2013 to:
3 Standard
pilots @ £350 each
2 Intermediate pilots @ £500 each
1 Advanced pilots @ £750 each
who move up a level to fly in the 2013 National
Championships. This can be used not only to cover coaching fees but also
make some contribution towards fuel costs in training. Coaches should be
members of the Association and have competition experience at a higher
level than that for which the training is being given, other than for
Unlimited coaching which should be given by a more experienced Unlimited
pilot.
Glider:
Based on the final 2012 points tables, BAeA Bursaries for glider pilots in 2013 will be awarded to:
3 Sports pilots
@ £250 each
2
Intermediate pilots @ £400 each
1 Advanced pilot @ £600
The same general conditions apply regarding the
selection of coaches for training.
Pilots wishing to take advantage of this scheme should
discuss their intentions with the BAeA Head of Contest Organisation at
the earliest possible opportunity, to establish their eligibility and to
register for the award. Details such as the nomination of an appropriate
trainer and the scope of the assistance to be funded in that season can
be established at that time. Don’t wait – do it
now!
British Teams Support
Additionally, Mazda funding will benefit both the Advanced and Unlimited
Teams, both Power and Glider, who will be competing in international
competitions in 2013.
Your co-operation and support please
...
Not since
the early 80's that we have been able to benefit from such generous
assistance from a private sector company. Naturally, the BAeA Board of
Directors wish to take all possible steps to ensure that this good
fortune might continue for more than just the current season. Therefore
it will be a requirement that all power pilots receiving these
additional funds co-operate fully with Mazda in exploiting the publicity
and media coverage that our sport can generate. Details of PR projects
will be discussed with recipients on an individual basis as the season
progresses.
