The Student Pilot Podcast

We talk about what scholarships are available currently to PPL students and how to  find out more about them.  We also catch up with 2022 Amat scholarship winner Leo Turrell. He tells us about how he won his placement and how you could too. This week - PPL Fast Track student Archie passed his Skills Test, and joins us to talk about his secrets to success. If you are an aspiring pilot or are approa...

Simon And Eman discuss how mental health issues may or may not affect your flight training or ability to hold a pilots licence. If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support. Get Our FREE Learn to Fly Guides If you are looking to learn to fly or have started already but feel you haven't got all of the information you need, we have FREE Learn...

In this episode we discuss advancement in general aviation technology and the effects of introducing technology into your flights. Also the good and bad from mobile phones, to GPS, Parachute systems and more. If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support. Get Our FREE Learn to Fly Guides If you are looking to learn to fly or have started already...

In this episode we discuss what happens if you let your PPL or LAPL lapse. This is a big problem for licence holders as we see a large proportion of pilots flying infrequently after they pass, leading to their ratings lapsing and some never returning to flight again. We also discuss 10 tips to help you stay current. If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We apprecia...

Finding funds to pay for your flight training can be difficult and lack of progress with your training, usually comes from not flying frequently enough. What if you could find ways to make funding your flight training a little easier? We share 10 ways in which you can either fund or subsidise your flight training costs, some of which you may not have considered. This is by no way an exhaustive lis...

Many of our students use X plane, FS2020 and the like at home and some have even gone to the lengths of building simulators or have professional companies build simulators for them. The question is, is it worth the time and money investment and do they get anything from it? If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support. Get Our FREE Learn to Fly...

For some the Qualifying Cross Country flight for a PPL or LAPL licence seems like a big deal, but in reality, by the time you are ready to complete it, its not that bad at all. Archie tell's us of his long wait for weather to play ball with him and tells us about his flight on the day and some of the things that didn't quite go to plan. If you would like to support the channel, you can v...

We talk to Lee, who had a very turbulent journey to achieving his PPL back in 2022 after first attempting it in the eighties. He kindly shares his experience of getting a pilot licence so you don't go through what he did. If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support. Get Our FREE Learn to Fly Guides If you are looking to learn to fly or hav...

We interview one of our former students talking about his journey to becoming a licensed pilot, fulfilling his dream of taking his dad flying in a light aeroplane and running the London Marathon for the Royal Society For Blind Children. If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support. We also talk about 10 tips that could make taking your first pas...

Our very own Head Of Training Steve Mason comes on the podcast to tell his inspirational story, of how he overcame the challenges of Cerebral Palsy, to fulfil his ambition of becoming a professional pilot. If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support. Listen Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2094528/12272617 YouTube: https://youtu.be/BCcPIIjZUkU...

Most students are nervous when it comes to talking on the radio, especially to Air Traffic Control (ATC). Dave, one of Coventry's FISO unit joins us to tell you why you really should not be worried talking on the radio. If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support. Listen Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2094528/12225716 Watch On Youtube: h...

Airline pilot Neil tells us about his experience flying long haul and why he chose to give up the long haul lifestyle for short haul. This is a great perspective on the life of an airline pilot and how over time your career may change. Neil started on flying commuter aircraft, then onto freight, long haul and now short haul, along with many other aviation jobs prior to getting his first airline gi...

Balancing university and flight training is a challenge in itself, but along with 4 hour train journey, now thats tough. Archie tells us how he travels 150 miles each week from Bournemouth to train with us at Coventry, whilst studying for university. If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support. Get Our FREE Learn to Fly Guides If you are lookin...

Many students and Private Pilots alike have dreamt at some point about owning their own aircraft. For some, the most accessible way is to part own an aircraft with a group or syndicate. Dave tells us how on completion of his PPL, why he decided to buy into his current aircraft. We explore the process of buying an "Equity Share" in an aircraft, along with the pros and cons of ownership. I...

If you are a student pilot, you need to listen to this! We share the 5 BIG fails student pilots make, that either prevent them from finishing their training or slow down their progress, costing them more and more money. If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support. Get Our FREE Learn to Fly Guides If you are looking to learn to fly or have start...

Sam Retford is a busy actor, featuring in many popular TV shows such as Coronation Street, Holly Oaks, and Ackley Bridge.  Sam tells us how he successfully balanced his work and training commitments to achieve his licence and how you can too. If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support. He started on our Fast Track Scheme, which quickly became...

For some their budget or time availability may mean they need to fly irregularly. From personal experience and seeing other students struggle with the same dilemma. Is learning to fly at one lesson a month or less a good idea?? We talk about the reasons why I think it may not be the best for you. If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support. Get...

We recently interviewed Aeromedical Examiner Rob Simpson about LAPL, Class 2 And Class 1 Medicals on the Aviator Show and wanted to share this with the Student Pilot Podcast listeners too. This episode will give you an insight into what is required to achieve your medical and the common problems you may encounter. If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate...

Derek tells us about his exciting career starting as a helicopter engineer and the commercial career that follows, including bush flying and becoming a captain with Flybe. Derek is an avid aviator and flying instructor, his passion for aviation is clear to see in the interview. If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support. Get Our FREE Learn to...

Choosing your flight school and instructor  can be daunting, but making sure you get the right one for you is really important to ensure you get the best results. We take you through the things you should consider before choosing a flight school and instructor in this episode. If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support. Get Our FREE Learn to F...

Billi tell her inspirational story of the problems she faced whilst training and how she over came them. From sickness, fear of flying, fear of heights and huge gaps in her training from prolonged work commitments, most people would have given up. She explains how she remained motivated to finish her training and achieve her licence. If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A C...

One of the biggest things that you need to consider before starting a course of training is, which licence best suits your needs. My advice is start with the end in mind. This episode goes in depth to describe the differences between the #PPL and LAPL (A). If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support. On The Student Pilot Podcast Simon and his g...

Budgeting for your flight training is so important, as it could be the difference between finishing your training and not. What's more, I see so much headline pricing out there at minimum requirements, which quite frankly is B.S. Lets face it, the average private pilot does not finish in 45 hours, so lets talk about a realistic budget and factors that can effect it, in order you can plan safe...