The Rob Wildeboer Scholarship
To remember and honour Rob, the Goodwood Flying School Manager, who sadly passed away in 2021
We’re pleased to announce that Goodwood Flying School will be continuing the Rob Wildeboer Scholarships for 2024, made possible by kind donations from the community.
On Tuesday 20 July 2021, the Goodwood aviation community suffered an immeasurable loss with the passing of Rob Wildeboer, the Goodwood Flying School Manager, after a sudden illness. To remember and honour Rob in accordance with the wishes of his family, a number of scholarships were made available to help a number of students on their aviation journeys.
Thank you to everyone who donated in 2023, we’re delighted to have more scholarships available for 2024.2024 Scholarships
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2 x 10 hours training in the Cessna 172
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2 x 5 hours training in the Piper Cub
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PPL/LAPL course training books from Pooleys Flight Equipment
To apply for a Rob Wildeboer Scholarship, please email scholarship@goodwood.com explaining in no more than 500 words which Scholarship you would like to apply for and why. Please provide brief details of any previous flying experience. If you would like further information, please contact the Flying School Operations Manager melanie.wright@goodwood.com.
All applicants must be at least 16 years old and hold or be capable of obtaining the appropriate aviation medical. Scholarships are only available for training at Goodwood Flying School and training is to be carried out during 2024.
Any training required beyond that provided by the Scholarship will be at the applicant’s own expense. Applications will only be accepted in writing via email to scholarship@goodwood.com by 14 April 2024. All applicants must agree to abide by the decision of the selection panel.
To apply for the Rob Wildeboer Scholarship, please email
If you would like further information, please contact the Flying School Operations Manager, melanie.wright@goodwood.com