Our mission: Making aviation accessible to every young person

At British Young Pilots, we believe that every young person should have the opportunity to discover the incredible world of aviation—regardless of where they live or their financial circumstances.

Our mission is simple: to make aviation education accessible, affordable and inspiring for every aspiring pilot.

Whether a student dreams of becoming a commercial pilot, engineer, air traffic controller or simply wants to learn more about aviation, we're here to help them take that first step.

Making Aviation Accessible

Financial Accessibility

We believe money shouldn't stand in the way of a young person's passion.

That's why 10% of all our club places are bursary funded, giving more young people the opportunity to experience aviation and STEM regardless of their financial circumstances.

We also know that spreading the cost can make a real difference for families, which is why we offer flexible instalment payment options across our programmes wherever possible, making it easier to access our clubs without paying everything upfront.

Clubs That Fit Around You

Every family is different, so we've created a range of programmes to suit different lifestyles.

We currently offer:

  • Weekend Clubs

  • Evening Clubs

  • School Flying Clubs

  • Home Education Clubs

Whether you're looking for something after school, at weekends or during the holidays, there's a British Young Pilots programme to suit you.

Wherever You Live

Not everyone lives near one of our clubs—and we don't think geography should be a barrier.

That's why we created Young Pilots International, our online community that brings together aspiring aviators from across the UK and around the world.

Members can:

  • Join live sessions with aviation professionals

  • Learn through our Knowledge Hub

  • Complete quizzes and challenges

  • Enter competitions

  • Meet other young people who share their passion for aviation

An Affordable Pathway Into Flying

Learning to fly can seem out of reach for many families.

Our structured training pathway offers one of the UK's most affordable ways to begin working towards a National Private Pilot Licence (NPPL), helping young people build aviation knowledge and flying skills before beginning formal flight training.

Stories From Our Community

"We just wanted to say a heartfelt thank you for awarding our son a bursary place on your Summer Holiday Club.

We were absolutely delighted to be able to book his place. We kept it as a surprise, and we couldn't wait to tell him. We know this opportunity will mean so much to him and will be a huge step towards the future he has dreamed about for many years.

Thank you for believing in young people like him and for making opportunities like this accessible. Your kindness and generosity will make a lasting difference, and we are incredibly grateful.

We are very much looking forward to meeting you all soon."

– Parent of Student attending BYP’s Aerospace Bristol Holiday club 2026

“It actually means the world! My child absolutely loves everything about it. After ever flight or lesson she comes out beaming with joy 😊 

For her to have this opportunity is totally amazing!”

– Parent of BYP student in York