16 Tips for Private Pilots to Make the Most of Lockdown
How are you coping in the lockdown? The grounding of all general aviation flying is a real sting for us pilots who love to be up in the skies as often as possible. And...
Category: Flying Inspiration
From Cabin Crew to Captain: One woman’s story
Although it’s less likely in the UK for female Pilots to be jetting you off to destinations, that’s not to say there aren’t any of them out there. We caught up with female Boeing...
What’s It Like Landing a Light Aircraft at a Big Airport?
Private pilot YouTuber Plane Old Ben recently had the opportunity to fly into Manchester International – the UK’s third-busiest airport, and a major hub for airliners – in a light aircraft. In his video,...
How to Push Your Boundaries as a Pilot
When you imagined becoming a pilot, what did you see it being like to have a pilot’s licence? Did you imagine being out flying every week, or even every day? Could you see yourself...
5 Easy Overseas Airfields to Fly to From Mainland UK
Being an island nation, those of us in mainland UK are surrounded by easy opportunities to try an overseas flight. If you’re in another country, you can disregard this article! Flying overseas brings a...
First Flight of 2018 – Trip Report – Durham Tees Valley to Humberside
The weather so far in 2018 has been awful for flying. If it’s not snow and cloud it’s strong and gusty winds, or ground fog. I’ve barely done any flying, and we’re in February...
14 YouTube Channels Every Pilot Should Follow
One of the best ways any private pilot or student pilot can learn and find inspiration is through YouTube. Thankfully now that action cameras are so common among pilots, we have a world of...
6 Ways to Fly More in 2018
How was your flying in 2017? Did you fly as much as you wanted? Did you visit the airfields that were on your bucket list? Did you complete your training, or undertake the...
5 Amazing Idaho Back Country Flying Videos
Pilots flying in certain parts of the world are a breed apart. They know their aircraft well, and know how to operate in harsh back country flying terrain (and the weather that often accompanies...
You Got Your Private Pilot’s Licence. What Next?
Once you have gained your private pilot’s licence you should first pat yourself on the back for achieving your dreams and getting through the training. You have demonstrated that you can safely handle and...
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