Welcome to the Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators (GAPAN) Young Members website.

GAPAN Young Members (GYM) are those members of the Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators that are under 35 years of age. The GYM Committee aim to support and encourage young people involved in piloting, navigation and aviation in general. It's not all hard work though - a lively social calendar is a key attraction of joining the Guild.

The GYM Committee, established in January 2008, put on a range of activities and events, fulfilling their objectives:

• To generate interest in The Guild, piloting, navigation and aviation in young people.
• To assist Young Members in their development, helping them become more competent and professional in Air Piloting and Air Navigation.
• To encourage the participation and networking of Young Members.
• Represent Young Members of The Guild at exhibitions and events, when possible.
  

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"So you want to be a pilot?"  2012

The Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators receive many enquiries requesting advice and information about a career as a pilot.  Captain Ralph Kohn FRAeS, with the help of a committee of very experienced pilots has re-edited the original booklet to update it for 2012 and it is now in electronic format on CD; easily transferable to your electronic devices and fully bookmarked.

It covers almost all aspects, from the qualities required of a potential applicant, through the selection process and training for both military and civilian pilots.

The CD is available free of charge from the Guild office, and from the Guild Stand at exhibitions.  If you wish to have a copy mailed to you send us your full address.

Click here to view/download in PDF format

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