With Wings: Opening The Skies to Everyone

Set against the stunning backdrop of Victoria’s Yarra Valley, the With Wings (WwW) scholarship program gives aspiring pilots the chance to take flight—both literally and personally. Held at Coldstream Airport, this fully funded, two-week aviation experience is designed to make flying more accessible, with a strong focus on supporting individuals with disabilities.

The program offers an immersive dive into the world of aviation. Participants receive flight training in an Aeroprakt A-22LS Foxbat, a light sport aircraft fitted with both hand and foot controls to accommodate a range of abilities.

Alongside time in the cockpit, scholars take part in ground school sessions covering key aviation topics like weather, navigation, history, and safety regulations—all guided by experienced, passionate instructors.

With Wings is inspired by the fearless spirit of early aviators, those who broke barriers and opened up the skies for generations to come. These pioneers flew not just with skill, but with courage and vision, qualities that continue to shape the future of aviation today. By combining that same pioneering attitude with a modern, inclusive approach and adaptive technologies, the program empowers a new generation of pilots to see themselves at the controls, regardless of background or ability.

It’s a vision we at Recreational Aviation Australia proudly support. Each year, we’re thrilled to play a part in the With Wings scholarship program as it opens the skies to more people and celebrates what aviation is truly about: inclusion, opportunity, and the joy of flight.