Sun, Dec 30, 2007
The e-publishing group Board of
Directors have announced the award of the Seventh Annual COMM1
Aviation Scholarship to a worthy aviator recipient. Rebekah
Bennett, 21 of Vista, CA will receive a $1,000 scholarship award to
help defray tuition and flight training expenses and assist in her
continued pursuit of a career in aviation. In addition to the
scholarship funds, Bennett will receive a COMM1 VFR Radio Simulator
CD-ROM training program to augment her flight training.
The e-publishing Board reviewed and deliberated over the
applications submitted for consideration. Out of the many worthy
and inspiring applicants, Bennett's application was selected on the
basis of a number of criteria including:
- Outstanding aviation career aspiration
- Exceptional academic and flight training record
- Excellent recommendation from pilot mentor; and
- Compelling financial need for the scholarship funds.
Rebekah Bennett is enrolled in the Aviation Flight Technology
program at San Diego Christian College. Currently in her senior
year, Bennett is on schedule to graduate with honors. As a member
of the San Diego Christian College Flight team, she has placed in
several regional competition events during the past year. Carole
Bailey, Aviation Director at San Diego Christian College, describes
Rebekah as a "very conscientious student," who, "attacks challenges
with a positive attitude."
Having received her private pilot certificate in June 2006,
Bennett is now focusing her attention on obtaining her CFI
certificate and multi-engine rating. Upon graduation from San Diego
Christian College, Bennett plans to instruct gaining valuable
experience while training for her Airframe and Powerplant
certificates. Bennett's ultimate aviation career aspirations are
also commendable; she desires to fly for a mission organization,
serving others through aviation.
The Annual COMM1 Aviation Scholarship Program is pleased to
financially assist individuals with their personal and professional
pursuits in aviation. It is at the core of an ongoing series of
efforts by the developers of COMM1 Radio Simulators to raise
awareness about the importance of pilot communications proficiency
at all levels of flight training and to improving aviation
safety.
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