“THE HEIGHTS OF
POSSIBILITY”
Heights of Possibility opens the skies to young people from diverse and under-represented backgrounds.
Through eco-flight experiences, participants gain a new perspective of the planet—often for the first time—building confidence, curiosity, and belief. The programme introduces nature-connected careers, from Pilots for Conservation to aerial surveyors and wildlife photographers.
Each year, selected participants progress onto a sustainable aviation pathway, working toward pilot training while embedding environmental responsibility.
Heights of Possibility is about inspiration, access, and opening doors—showing young people that the sky is just the beginning.
We’re excited to share a short explainer video that brings Heights of Possibility to life. It shows how we’re opening up the skies to young people through eco-flight, conservation, and aviation pathways—creating real access, real opportunity, and real change. Watch on to see what’s possible when the right doors are opened.
Flying Locations | GloballyWe are a global project inspiring young people to achieve their dreams.
We have partnered with Koto Studio on a Heights of Possibility project which funds young people from the community to get into the sky to become a pilot for conservation, sustainable aviation and STEM.
HOPE Flying
Dive into a world of conservation, aviation and STEM, all whilst empowering those most in need.
HOPE Advocacy
Dive into a world of conservation, aviation and STEM as we showcase our impact across premium venues at Airshows,, Pop Ups and awards ceremonies. We operate this across the planet from London to Davos, Denmark to New York, Kenya to Dubai.
Thank you to our sponsors and partners for continuing to make this happen and impacting even more lives positively.
Aviation Statistics
-
ONLY 6% of all UK Pilots are female
-
ONLY 7% of all UK Pilots are from Black, Asian and Minority Backgrounds
-
This collaborative project is committed to addressing the lack of diversity in the aviation industry, especially conservation with a particular focus on social, ethnic and gender representation.
“Eco Friendly
Pilot Training”
“Underprivileged
young people”
“Chance to become a
qualified pilot”
We use a blend of gliders and motor-gliders to train our pilots, gliding involves flying unpowered aircraft using the same naturally occurring currents of air that birds use to fly to soar above the natural world. Using these invisible currents of air, known as ‘lift’, you can soar to great heights and travel great distances around the country and gain the nessaccery hours that lead to a Pilots licence.
Successful candidates currently doing their PPL hours with us.
An example of two of our successful HOPE candidates which have began an incredible journey into the world of aviation, leadership and conservation.
Selected for their passion, determination and potential, they represent the future of a more diverse and inclusive aviation and conservation industry. Through the Heights of Possibility programme, they will gain hands-on flight experience, mentorship, STEM learning and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally through completing their PPL sponsored by RVL Aviation.
They are proof that with belief, opportunity and support, young people can truly reach new heights.
The Team
Meet Chris Desai & Rob Barsby, the founders of the project.
Chris is a professional Yachtmaster and Global Project Director of UOCEAN 2050.
Rob is a Professional Qualified Pilot who specialises air displays globally.
The Planes
We use an array of light aircraft including Gliders and The Grob 109b which is a super-efficient motor glider, with impressive soaring capabilities.
It is used in many fields and is a very capable training aircraft which has been developed into the perfect day and night aerobatic display vehicle
The Location
We started in the UK and now operate nationally and internationally.
NEWS COVERAGE
