Women Soaring Pilots Association
The purpose of the Women Soaring Pilots Association is
to promote all aspects of soaring for women glider pilots.
Membership Information
Quick one page list of benefits
Benefits:
- Particiapation in the Women's Soaring Seminar held annually.
- Subscription to Hangar Soaring, the Official quarterly newsletter of the WSPA.
- Ability to compete for the Anne Morrow Lindbergh Trophy for the longest handicapped cross-country flight of the year.
- Ability to compete for the Virginia Schweizer Trophy for the best performance by a woman pilot at the 1-26 Championships.
- Scholarships
WSPA SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2010
TWO NEW WOMEN SOARING SEMINAR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2010 IN RENO, NEVADA
- A $500 Scholarship GIVEN BY THE AIR SAILING, INC. BILLY GOAT HAYES SCHOLARSHIP FUND.
- A $500 Scholarship GIVEN BY CLIFF ROBERTSON.
APPLICATION INFORMATION: neitalibelle@aol.com
For scholarship applications and additional infromation, contact Phyllis Wells by e-mail at pwells1634@aol.com
The purpose of the Women Soaring Pilots Association is to encourage women to fly gliders. One way we do this is through our scholarship program. Our scholarships are for women only and we require that they be members of WSPA and SSA or an equivalent type organization if they do not live in the U.S. Applications are reviewed by a committee of three WSPA members. They are judged primarily on realistic goals and dedication to those goals.
If you are a student glider pilot under the age of 25:
You qualify for the Sky Ghost Scholarship. This scholarship of $500 can be used at any gliderport (commercial or club) in any country toward obtaining your Private Glider License.
If you are a student glider pilot or a licensed glider pilot and are planning to attend the 2010 Women's Soaring Seminar which will be held at Air Sailing near Reno NV during the week of July 17 - 23:
You qualify for the Briegleb Scholarship if you have a student certificate in gliders and are working toward a Private Glider Certificate. This scholarship is for up to $500 to help pay for seminar registration and flight costs during the Women's Soaring Seminar.
You qualify for The Flying Montigues Scholarship if you have a Private Glider Certificate, or higher, and are working toward additional ratings, badges, or records. This scholarship provides up to $500 to help pay for seminar registration and flight costs during the Women's Soaring Seminar.
If you are a licensed glider pilot seeking advanced training or additional glider ratings or if you are a licensed airplane pilot seeking a tow plane endorsement:
You qualify for the Maria Faber Scholarship which awards $500 for use at any gliderport in any country.
If you are an experienced, licensed glider pilot who wants to begin flying in soaring competition and you meet all the requirements for a specific SSA sanctioned contest:
You are eligible for the WSPA Competition Scholarship. It provides $500 to a woman who competes in a regional or national SSA sanctioned competition. This scholarship is for U.S. pilots only.
If your are a student glider pilot or a licensed airplane pilot over the age of 25 who wants help to pay for lessons toward a Private Glider License:
You are elegible for the Mid Kolstad Scholarship which awards $1500 and can be used at a training facility chosen by the applicant.
Completed applications must be received by May 15. Application forms are available from the WSPA Scholarship Committee. Please indicate which scholarship you are applying for. Contact:
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Phyllis Wells |
Frauke Elber |
Membership Requirements
- Full Membership is open to any woman holding a student glider rating or higher.
- Associate Membership is open to everyone else.
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Dues
- Dues are $15.00/year billed in June. Dues are not prorated.
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