Left Seat Culture

Pilots Squawking

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Pilots Squawking is a podcast about flying, the people who do it, and what it’s really like behind the headset. Hosted by Dale Pearson from Left Seat Culture, each episode features conversations with pilots from across aviation, from students and instructors to content creators, competition pilots, airport figures and everyday flyers. We explore how people got into flying, the lessons they’ve learned along the way, the challenges they’ve faced, and what keeps them coming back to aviation. Whether you’re a student pilot, experienced aviator, or simply fascinated by flight, you’ll find hones

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1. okt 2026

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Solo at 14, Instructor at 16 | Amelia Richardson | Pilots Squawking EP5 01.10.2026 1:00:48

In this episode I’m joined by Amelia Richardson – a glider pilot, instructor, aviation content creator and one of the UK’s youngest gliding instructors. Amelia started flying at just 13 years old, soloed at 14, and became an instructor at only 16. We discuss her journey into aviation, why gliding is one of the most affordable ways to learn to fly, how becoming an instructor at such a young age sha...

What Pilots Get Wrong About ATC & Airports | Darren Lewington | Pilots Squawking EP4 03.09.2026 1:08:51

Welcome to Pilots Squawking — a podcast about flying, the people who do it, and what it’s really like behind the headset. In this episode I’m joined by Darren Lewington, a pilot, air traffic controller, airport operations specialist and co-founder of Aerotiques. We discuss: • what pilots often misunderstand about ATC • radio telephony and common RT mistakes • zone transits and controlled airspace...

Why We Fly, Pilot Mindset & UK General Aviation | Flying Dark Lord | Pilots Squawking EP3 06.08.2026 1:10:01

Welcome to Episode 3 of Pilots Squawking — a podcast about flying, the people who do it, and what it’s really like behind the headset. In this episode, I’m joined by Geoff Cockrell, better known online as Flying Dark Lord, to talk about:* learning to fly later in life* NPPL vs PPL flying* microlights and modern aircraft* aircraft ownership and the EuroFox* changing aircraft types and pilot confide...

Competition Flying, Farming & Risk | Rees Keene | Pilots Squawking EP2 02.07.2026 57:33

Welcome to Episode 2 of Pilots Squawking — a podcast about flying, the people who do it, and what it’s really like behind the headset. In this episode, I’m joined by microlight pilot Rees Keene to talk about:* microlight competition flying* representing the UK at the World Air Games* how navigation competitions actually work* flying with and learning from his dad* risk, judgement and decision maki...

What It’s REALLY Like Teaching People to Fly | Sammy Lovett | Pilots Squawking EP1 04.06.2026 1:06:27

Welcome to the very first episode of Pilots Squawking — a podcast about flying, the people who do it, and what it’s really like behind the headset. In this episode, I’m joined by microlight instructor Sammy Lovett to talk about:* learning to fly in the UK* becoming a microlight instructor* the reality of teaching students* how pilots actually fund their training* risk, decision making and confiden...