What do the recent Airline supported training routes mean for new cadets?

What do the recent Airline supported training routes mean for new cadets? Over the last few months several airlines have started dipping their toes back into the cadet training programs where the upfront costs are covered for the student. This must be a win, win situation isn’t it? Well let’s look a little closer. As […]
Addressing the cost of pilot training.

We would like to draw your attention to a report commissioned by the Department for Transport (DfT) that was published recently concerning funding for flight training. The remit for the report was that the DfT wished to understand the extent of the problems associated with the high costs of flight training. The DfT commissioned the […]
Pilot Network partners with Coradine LogTen Pro

We are delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with LogTen Pilot Log! Coradine’s LogTen is the most complete digital pilot logbook for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac. It includes digital signatures, currency tracking and endorsements while you’re a student/instructor … then flight, duty, rest limits tracking and a lot more when you land […]
Armstong Aviation Clothing in partnership with Pilot Network

Your flight crew clothing is such an important part of your working day that we were often asked about a reliable source that provides comfort, durability and value. AAC are one of the largest suppliers of ‘specialist’ uniforms in commercial aviation. They stock leading brands as well as their own exclusive range all supplied from […]
Bose A30 Review – What has changed?

With nearly 8 years of flying with the A20s, and very few complaints, when Bose launched the new A30s I along with many others questioned – can they be that much better? When the DNA for the A30s stems from the A20s it’s hard to imagine anything other than a quality product coming from the […]
Keeping Your Instrument Rating Current

Q. How long is an ME-IR valid for? A. 12-months from the end of the month in which the test was taken. For example, if you took your IR test on 5 Nov 2023, it will be valid until 30 Nov 24. Q. What is the difference between a Skills Test, PC, Renewal and Revalidation. A. Skills […]
Decision Making Models

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 […]
Insurance for students and pilots

There are many websites with information on insurance, as well as adverts here there and everywhere, but what should you really consider when thinking about insurance in your aviation career. The answer is probably ‘it depends’ and will vary at different stages of your career! In order to offer an insurance policy a company will […]
Medical requirements for pilots

When first starting out in flying there is often a bit of confusion about what medical certification is required and when you need it. Here we provide the information you need to know about medicals and flying Class 2 Medical certificate This is required for non-commercial flying where income is not being derived from your […]