2021 Solo Recipient

It is with much pleasure that we announce the 2021 FMA Solo program scholarship recipient, Shaylene Abrey-Webster. We received thirty-three nominees from across North America including Canada, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Shaylene, a Canadian, was selected from five outstanding finalists. With this announcement, FMA has now awarded 14 learn to fly scholarships to high school music students in seven years – 3 in Canada. Visit Shaylene’s page.

• Life in Toronto so Far
  by Shaylene Abrey-Webster
  October 26, 2022
  Hey everyone, I hope you’re all doing well! I am here to give you another update since it has been a while since you heard from me last. I moved to Toronto, Ontario about 2 months ago and I am loving it here so far. I started school at the beginning of September at Toronto … Continue reading Life in Toronto so Far
• Pre-Flight Excitement!
  by Shaylene Abrey-Webster
  July 2, 2022
  Hey everyone. I wanted to let you all know that I am booked for flying next Wednesday! I will be flying with the Cargair flight school at the Mirabel airport (CYMX) with instructor Étienne. I will be continuing my training in a Cessna 172 and I’m really excited to finally get flying again. It’s been … Continue reading Pre-Flight Excitement!
• Done First Year and Internship News!
  by Shaylene Abrey-Webster
  May 16, 2022
  Hello everyone, it’s been a while since you heard from me, so I’d like to update you on my life. I just finished my first year of aerospace engineering at Concordia University in Montreal and it went well. It was a big adjustment moving across the country on my own into an entirely new environment … Continue reading Done First Year and Internship News!
• Officially a Student Pilot!
  by Shaylene Abrey-Webster
  August 13, 2021
  Big news!!  I’m officially a student pilot! I wrote my PSTAR exam (Pre-Solo Test of Air Regulations) and I passed with a 96%!  This means that I’m ready to fly solo once I feel comfortable doing so.  Jared is the one of the flight instructors at SkyWings and he signed the official papers for me! … Continue reading Officially a Student Pilot!
• Aviation Definitely Teaches Patience
  by Shaylene Abrey-Webster
  August 5, 2021
  Hi! I know it’s been a while since you last heard from me. Unfortunately I haven’t been flying due to the smoke caused by forest fires. The fires have been raging in my province as well as neighbouring provinces for the last couple weeks which has resulted in a significant loss of visibility, preventing me … Continue reading Aviation Definitely Teaches Patience

Congratulations to all the nominees and finalists of the 2021 FMA Solo Program. You are commended for your love of music, aviation, community, and your willingness to assist your peers.

We have come to expect the highest caliber of individuals nominated for this coveted and unique program. Out of 33 nominees we selected finalists for the scholarship(s). All nominees were gifted a sponsored student membership in the FMA network, good throughout their academic years. We sincerely hope each one will embrace the organization for the network that it is – a goldmine for your future pursuits in academics and on as either a vocation or avocation.

Being part of an organization of folks who share your passion is the best way to reach your goals. The FMA network encompasses over 800 pilot/musicians in all phases of life, around the world, genres of music, proficiency, as well as degrees of involvement and experiences in aviation and music. Become involved! You too can be a resource to others.

2021 FMA Solo Finalists

After an extended amount of time and an exhausting effort by many, your 2021 FMA Solo finalists have been selected. Our praise to all who stuck-to-it by diligently completing the FMA checklist and completely created their profile.

Your 2021 FMA SOLO recipient(s) will be selected by May 1, 2021.

2021 FMA Solo Nominees(33):

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