The Swedish Volunteer Air Corps ( sv, Frivilliga Flygkåren, FFK) is a voluntary defence of some 2,400 members (2013) distributed throughout Sweden. The pilots receive their initial training either through privately funded pilot licenses , through the Armed Forces or with bigger schools. Pilots in the FFK perform on a voluntary basis, assignment for Swedish authorities and the Armed Forces. FFK's headquarters are located at
Stockholm Västerås Airport
Stockholm Västerås Airport, also known as ''Hässlö Flygplats'' is a minor international airport located near the city of Västerås in Sweden, west of Stockholm Municipality and Stockholm County.
History
In 1931 the area started to be used ...
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The FKK is part of Sweden's Total Defence policy, and as such operate in both civilian and military capacities. The aircraft used are largely externally privately owned or joint venture in the Swedish aviation clubs and consist mainly of general utility aircraft, such as the
Cessna 172
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Piper PA-28
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Flight Missions
In 2013 the FFK carried out air missions at regional and national level. FFK's civil air groups conducted missions including power line control after storm damage and searching for missing persons with the police.
Young Pilots
The FFK conducts youth activities focusing on flying experiences for young people within the organization 'Young Pilots'. Business and recruitment is carried out mainly through the summer in different places across
Sweden
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. Organizational activities during the remainder of the year are held in the regional and youth-led associations.
See also
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Home Guard
Home guard is a title given to various military organizations at various times, with the implication of an emergency or reserve force raised for local defense.
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Swedish Auxiliary Naval Corps
The National Association of Naval Volunteer Corps ( sv, Sjövärnskårernas Riksförbund, SVK RF), commonly known as the Swedish Auxiliary Naval Corps ( sv, Sjövärnskåren, SVK) is a Swedish auxiliary defence organization that cooperate with the ...
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Swedish Voluntary Radio Organization
References
External links
Officiell webbplatsYoung Pilots
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Aviation organizations based in Sweden
Swedish Air Force
Volunteer organizations in Sweden
Corps of Sweden