What Are Airspace Classes? What Are FIRs?
Have you ever wondered how does the airspace above us is managed? If you thought there was only one kind of airspace, think again! It’s …
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Best Aviation Headsets 2021 – Pilot Headset Buying Guide
You may be able to borrow a basic headset from your flight school. But you’ll inevitably want the convenience, additional comfort, high performance — and …
Tips For Successful Examination Flights (PPL Test Flight Advice)
Whether we like it or not, all of us have to face Examination or ‘test’ flights at some time in our flying career, and they …
The Best PPL Starter Packs (Flight Training Study Kits)
Learning to fly is expensive. Take a look at our post on the cost of becoming a pilot for evidence of that. One tip we …
How To Easily Calculate The Fuel Burn Of A Cessna 152
Are you looking to quickly and easily calculate the fuel burn of a Cessna 152? Do you need a Cessna 152 fuel burn chart? If …
5 Most Difficult Parts Of The Private Pilot Licence (PPL-A)
Once you have your finances in order and you’ve committed to the PPL(A), you’ll begin to feel a mixture of excitement and nerves. Something you’ll …
What Traits & Skills Must Pilots Have? What Makes A Good Pilot?
What makes a professional pilot good at what he/she does? Being a successful pilot requires a combination of skills. It’s not all mathematical and technical. You …
How Much Does It Cost To Become A Pilot? — The Cost Of Learning To Fly
Here’s a question that’s asked by just about everyone that’s interested in flying: “how much does it cost to learn how to fly?” or “how …
What Flight Equipment Do I Need For The PPL?
When you begin your Private Pilot Licence (PPL) course it’s hard to know what flight equipment you really need to buy. Apart from a few …
How Do I Become A Pilot? How Do I Learn To Fly?
So you want to learn how to fly? That’s great news. You’re about to embark on an exciting and challenging adventure. But before you get bogged down with …
Flight Experiences / Introductory Flying Lessons (UK Only)
Interested in flying, or know someone else who is? I recommend booking an introductory flight lesson (or “flight experience“), where you’ll take over the aircraft and learn to …
The EASA Private Pilot Licence (PPL) Explained (Course Information)
If you haven’t yet read our Introduction to Flying, then we recommend giving it at least a precursory browse. What follows is a Q&A outlining precisely …
Basic VFR Flying Aids — Compass Rose Stickers In Action
In every industry, technology improves efficiency. In the case of aviation, technology ultimately reduces the pilot’s workload in single IFR & VFR. But in my opinion, technology …
Flight Simulator Experiences (UK Only)
Want to experience flying without ever leaving the ground? Or want to ‘fly’ a plane beyond your experience level? A flight simulator experience is as …
Adding Flight Ratings to Your Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL)
The privileges of your licence determine what aircraft you are able to fly and what sort of operations you are able to undertake. You can …
Operational Procedures — EASA PPL(A) Subject
As a pilot you’ll be flying in UK, and perhaps other nations’ airspace. Some parts of that airspace are under the jurisdiction of air traffic control …
Flight Performance & Planning — EASA PPL(A) Subject
As a pilot it’s imperative that have a clear perspective of your aircraft’s capabilities. It’s crucial that you know how well — or how badly — …
Navigation — EASA PPL(A) Subject
Private Pilots operate as the pilot in command (PIC) of a single pilot aircraft. But they must also be the navigator, too. So it’s critical that they’re able …
Meteorology — Core EASA PPL(A) Subject
Weather affects flying. That’s why the PPL(A) course includes a specific examination in Meteorology. The subject aims to ensure that throughout their flying career, pilots …
Human Performance & Limitations — Core EASA PPL(A) Subject
Human factors influence the safety and efficiency of flying operations. A thorough understanding of the ‘Human Performance & Limitations’ subject is therefore an essential part of …