What Does a Private Pilot Licence Cost?
The dream of learning to fly is in many of us from an early age. Many people don’t do anything about it for a long time and decide to undertake training for a private pilot...
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What to Expect on a Biennial Pilot Revalidation Flight
Every 24 months a private pilot is required to undertake a biennial pilot revalidation flight with a qualified instructor to ensure they meet the standards to continue with the privileges of their licence and...
9 Types of Commercial Pilot Jobs
Flying aircraft for a living – it’s the dream of many and a fantastic career option if you have the aptitude (and finances) to complete the training. Gaining a commercial pilot license is...
When Can I Start Learning to Fly?
The desire to learn to fly starts early in many of us. A lot of the world’s greatest pilots had it in their blood from a very young age and just knew it was...
EASA PPLs Now Included on Self-Declare Pilot Medical
The important new ruling which allows pilots in the UK to self-declare their medical fitness to fly has now been extended to include EASA PPL licences too. Originally the new system, which permits pilots...
New 2017 Pilot Test Preparation Books
Four new books are now available for pilot test preparation, covering five different areas. The books are published by ASA Test Prep Board and cover the Federal Aviation Administration’s exam questions. Each book has hundreds...
How to Pick the Right Flight School
Learning to fly isn’t just about turning up at the first flight school you find and handing over your money. It is important for you to understand which is going to be the right...
How to Fill in Your Pilot Logbook
If you’ve just started to fly, the pristine pilot logbook can appear rather daunting; if you’re an experienced aviator, its earmarked pages can look a little messy. The problem shared by both parties, more often...
Five Ways to Impress Your Flying Instructor
A good flying instructor will introduce and reinforce good habits from the beginning of a student’s flight training; investment in correct habits pays dividends throughout a pilot’s career. Superior habits will also make subsequent...
The Benefits of the Instrument Rating
Every pilot’s license issued comes with certain capabilities and conditions attached. For example; the Private Pilot’s License (PPL) permits the holder to fly in reasonable weather conditions (remaining at all times outside cloud) during...
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