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Private Pilots Are Responsible For Lives (Manchester Incident)
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Private Pilots Are Responsible For Lives (Manchester Incident)

You might consider yourself a ‘gifted’ pilot. But if you persistently break the rules and disregard the importance of safety, then you’ll put yourself and others in serious danger. What’s …

PPL(A) Starter Pack -- Aviation Navigation Set -- Private Pilot Licence
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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 have for keeping your costs …

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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 so, then you’re in the …

PPL(A) Learning Classroom Environment. ost Difficult Part of Course.
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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 ponder is: “What’s the hardest …

What Traits & Skills Must Pilots Have? What Makes A Good Pilot?
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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 also have to think creatively, …

How Much Does It Cost To Become A Pilot? How Much Does It Cost To Learn To Fly?
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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 much does it cost to …

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PPL(H) — An Alternative Or An Addition? [By Tiger Helicopters]

When most people talk about obtaining a Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL), the default tends to assume that this will be done on a fixed wing aeroplane. Planes have been around …

Compass Rose Flight Stickers (12 Pack) - Flight Equipment for PPL - Aviation PPL(A) and PPL(H)
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What Flight Equipment Do I Really Need To Buy For The PPL?

When you begin your Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL) course it’s hard to know what flight equipment you really need to buy. Apart from a few flight blogs, there isn’t much …

PPL BLOG
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FlyGA Resources — For Those New To Aviation

We want to become the starting point for learner pilots in the UK. So we’re making every effort to build out our collection of tools & resources — including the Flight School …

General Aviation Flying PPL Private Pilot Lience
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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 all the aviation jargon, we’ll …

About Aviation / All

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 fly for the very first …

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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 what’s involved in the Private Pilot Licence …

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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 such as GPS devices have …

Flight Simulator Experience
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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 realistic as it gets. It …

Instrument Rating
All / Beyond The PPL

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 extend the privileges of your …

Operational Procedures PPL(A)
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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 units, whilst other parts aren’t. …

All / The 9 PPL Subjects (Modules)

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 — your aircraft is performing during the …

PPL(A) Diversion Navigation Subject
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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 to apply the correct practices …

IMC Rating Meteorology
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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 make informed decisions based on prevailing …

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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 the PPL(A) syllabus. Pilots need …

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