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John Fielden Junior Scholarship Award
Stop Press: FOUR (4) places available in
2009
For many people John Fielden was Enterprise.
Fighting the growing restrictions of competition flying, Philip
Wills asked John to hold the "Enterprise" baton when
the competition first started in 1974. From that date he
successfully directed virtually every Enterprise up until his
death in 2002. It was always his desire to encourage younger
pilots to follow this philosophy and, indeed, several
Junior Squad pilots, led by Andy Perkins, joined us at North Hill
in 2002, see photo below. John's legacy has made available the
chance for 2 (4 in 2009) Junior Entrants to fly at Enterprise at
minimal cost.
To qualify: You must be under 26 yrs at the
beginning of the Competition.
To apply: Please email Jon Hart jhart.jon@gmail.com explaining why you are applying, and with your personal
& flying details and you will be considered for the
Scholarship. Alternatively, if you know of a budding pilot in
this category, please get them to make contact.
Closing Date: Application for the Scholarship
must be submitted by Spring Bank Holiday Monday 25th
May 2009. Applicants will be informed of the decision within a
week of that date.
N.B. In 2009, as we are flying at the Mynd
where launching is predominately winching. As a result we are
able to stretch the award from 2 to 4 pilots, so there is a
maximum subsidy of £175 per pilot split as follows:
£35 - 50% of entry fee. (normal Junior price is £65)
£90 – Launches. If all by winch, surplus goes to
travel costs
£50 – Travel/transport
£175
- Total
P.S. All Pilots under 26 are entitled to
half-price entry to the competition even if they do not win a
scholarship i.e. £65.
The Junior squad at Enterprise 2002 at North
Hill, Devon GC From R to L Andy Perkins,
Luke Roberts, Katherine Rowe and Andrew Betteley. The Juniors
found the tasks challenging but their leader, Andy Perkins, hadthe
last laugh by playing tennis with a nubile young lady shortly
after landing out!