How do I fund my flight training? We take a look at the different options available for funding flight training. Assuming you don’t have a fairy Godmother who is about to bequeath you £100k for your pilot training the vast majority of potential pilots face a huge hurdle to getting on the first rung of […]
This article was written in 2019 Major global events frequently have an impact on the aviation industry. This was highlighted by Airbus Chief Guillaume Faury, who stated, “We are now in the midst of the gravest crisis the aerospace industry has ever known”. Across Europe and the world, it has been heartbreaking to see pilots […]
PILOT COMPETENCIES Being a pilot means being responsible for operating an aircraft and for people’s lives, thus it is vital that core competencies are possessed right from the start, in order to facilitate safe and efficient operations. Airlines will assess you based on these competencies and skills during the selection process and any subsequent check […]
How to choose a Flight Training Provider When it comes to choosing a flight training provider the options can appear endless. Below we have laid out some guidance for things you should be considering and doing to help you find the right provider for your needs. You may also find our ‘interactive guide to becoming a […]
Decision Making Models Decision making models play a hugely important part in identifying a problem and finding the most safest, appropriate and expeditious resolve. These models are used throughout aviation, whether it be on the ground or in the air. Below we have the three main ones that are used across the industry. You will […]
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What is an Approved Training Organisation (ATO)? Throughout our website you will see us referring to ATOs and see ATO numbers, but what are ATOs and why is it important? An ATO is an Approved Training Organisation. They are approved to deliver flight training by a ‘competent authority’. These competent authorities set strict rules and standards […]
NIGHT RATING (EASA CAA) Our full list of Night Rating providers across Europe can be viewed here. About the course A night rating allows the holder to operate an aircraft at night, exercising visual flight rules (VFR). If a pilot wishes to operate at night using instrument flight rules (IFR) they are also required to […]
Private Pilots Licence (PPL) (CAA EASA) Our full list of PPL training providers can be viewed here. About The Course A PPL Licence for aeroplanes will allow the holder to act as pilot in command (PIC) in non-commercial operations on aeroplanes or touring motor glider (TMGs). A holder can however charge for services […]
ATPL THEORY (EASA & UKCAA) Our full list of Residential ATPL Theory Providers can be viewed here. Our full list of Distance Learning ATPL Theory Providers can be viewed here. About the course The EASA/UKCAA Airline Transportation Pilots Licence theoretical knowledge part of flight training consists of 14 subjects for which there is a written […]
