Qualifying for a Private Pilot's License is, for many, the culmination of months of hard work, study and lessons. For some, it's the first milestone along the way towards becoming ...
It's not uncommon for a surprise birthday or Christmas gift trial lesson voucher to lead onto completing a full pilot’s license course - we make no apologies for introducing ...
Learning to fly requires a significant investment of your time and money; most students have a finite budget for both. A good instructor will be able to provide high quality ...
We're back again with the second part of our epic voyage into the exciting world of pre-flight prep! If you're not up-to-date, click here for part 1 before reading on. ...
When preparing to go flying, every pilot, from the captain of a Boeing 747, to the pilot of a microlight, must consider a number of factors in order to determine that they can ...
In addition to the UK’s civil and military aerodromes, there are hundreds of smaller, grass airfields set up by private individuals (termed 'farm strips'). If you own suitable ...
Unhappily, a number of UK airfields remain under threat of closure, with plans to turn them into housing estates frequently arising. However, it’s not all doom and gloom; some ...
Part of gaining your Private Pilot’s License is learning how to communicate using the aircraft’s radio. A number of students fear talking over the airwaves; some of mine have ...
As well as allowing a pilot to experience magnificent nocturnal views, being qualified to fly at night provides greater capabilities (and safety margins) than a day-only ...
In the not too distant past, a multi-engine piston (MEP) rating was a logical step after completing a Private Pilot’s License (PPL) – but as aircraft aged without replacement ...