Flying Training, Learn To Fly, Basic Aviation, Careers

Name: Flying Training, Learn To Fly, Basic Aviation, Careers
Rating: 4.9 (17 reviews)

How to gain a private pilot licence, how to use it for fun and recreation, and how to start a career in aviation.

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Created byBen Lovegrove

Last updated 12/2023

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What you'll learn

Advice on why you should learn to fly and how to go about starting
Tips that will make the journey through the PPL syllabus easier and smoother
Ideas that will help you save money while in training and budget for continuity
Reassurance that the ups and downs are part of the process, and that end goal is worth all the effort

Course content

8 sections • 31 lectures • 3h 5m total length

Introduction4:50
An introduction the to course and what you can expect to find within it.
About Me4:10
Here's a little about me and my experience in aviation, past and present.

7 of the Greatest Aviation Pioneers5:42
Get some inspiration from these aviation pioneers who experimented, tested, and dared to try in order to learn more about their aircraft and flying.
History of Women in Aviation15:56
Women have been at the controls of aircraft since the very beginning. Here we remember some of those pioneers.
James Ketchell - Around the world in an M16 Autogyro3:30
Take some inspiration from James Ketchell. Not only did he row across the Atlantic, cycle around the world, and climb Everest, but he flew around the world in an autogyro too!

The Introductory Flying Lesson - Your First Flight6:14
It all begins with that trial flight, a gift perhaps, a flight experience that lead on to greater things.
Flying Lesson Costs - Manage your finances9:44
Finding enough money to gain your PPL and, just as importantly, keep flying afterwards takes some planning.
7 Tips For Making Ground School Studies Easier.6:01
Here are some tips that may help make your ground school studies easier and more enjoyable.
Nervous Student Pilots and the Fear of Flying7:08
It's normal to be nervous. The trick is learning a few simple techniques to keep them under control.
Rod Machado's Ground School Studies For The Private Pilots License5:07
Rod Machado's ground school studies products make the learning easier and a lot more fun.
Rod Machado's How To Fly An Airplane Handbook6:05
I like Rod Machado's style. He makes learning fun - even the things that you might struggle with in conventional textbooks.

How to build on your experience and keep flying4:53
Once you've got your licence, what can you do to build on your experience and to increase your confidence?
After the PPL, what next? 9 Ideas for how to use your licence7:16
Once you've taken your family and friends up for an experience flight, what next?
Bush Flying and STOL Aircraft Wilderness Aviation4:41
Bush flying, backcountry flying, wilderness flying - whatever you call it there's a world out there to explore by aeroplane.
Flying To The Bahamas. 10 Tips For Private Pilots5:36
This may be for one particular island but the advice could be applicable for any flight over open sea in light aircraft.
Ultralight Flying USA, Microlight Aircraft UK, Affordable Light Aircraft6:37
Ultralights make flying more affordable with reduced running costs.
Returning To Flying After A Long Absence5:12
Sometimes you might be forced to take a break from flying. Here are some tips for those returning to the cockpit after a long absence.

How to become a commercial airline pilot8:13
What is the path from PPL to ATPL?
What do airline pilots do? Before Flight, En Route,5:36
Global Pilot Shortage?5:53
How many opportunities will there be for commercial pilots in the post-2020 aviation industry?
Thinking of Starting Your Own Airline?8:35
You may think it's a crazy idea but you would be surprised how many airlines are launched each year. They can be just a 19 seat BAE Jetstream 31 carrying commuters or day-trippers on short hops.

Electric Powered Aviation. Electric Flight Era Commuter Aircraft6:26
Are electric motors going to replace the current engines? Slowly, perhaps.
10 Facts about the aviation industry, airlines, air travel, and tourism6:02
10 facts that might be the starting point for discussions when things go quiet in the pub or cafe.
Environmental Impact of Aviation6:01
Can Aviation Go Green? What's the future for sustainable aviation?4:32
Aircraft are going to have to evolve but how can they do so and how long will it take?
Aviation industry after Covid-19. Impact of lockdown on aviation.5:01
What impact did the events of 2020 have on the aviation industry and what happens next?

Where can I fly in a gyrocopter in the UK?4:10
If conventional training aircraft are a saloon car then a gyrocopter (or autogyro) is a motorbike. Fun!
Where can I fly in a flight simulator in the UK?3:24
Using a flight simulator can introduce you to many of joys of flying real aircraft and are a great idea for yourself or as gifts for friends.
Where can I fly in a vintage aircraft in the UK?2:34
There is something very special about flying in a vintage aircraft, with the smell and the feel of a well-preserved airframe around you.
Where can I fly in a Spitfire in the UK?5:49
What aviator wouldn't jump at the chance to fly in a Spitfire given half a chance?

Requirements

You just need to be curious about learning to fly or have an interest in aviation

Description

Is it your ambition to learn to fly in order to simply enjoy flight or to start a career in aviation?
Would you like to learn to fly for recreation and pleasure, flying light aircraft, sport aircraft, microlights, or gyrocopters?
Do you ever look up as aircraft fly overhead and wonder if you too could become a private pilot or perhaps one day an airline pilot?
Would you like to learn more about aviation with a view to working within the General Aviation or Airline industries?

I learned to fly over 30 years ago and in this course I present you with advice and tips based on my personal experience of gaining a Private Pilots Licence (or License/Certificate as it is called in the USA). This is a course designed to inspire and motivate you rather than a technical course covering specific parts of the PPL syllabus.

Great things are ahead in aviation. We are already seeing the first all-electric aircraft and soon there will bigger hybrids and electrically powered aircraft in our skies travelling further and carrying more passengers. The era of Urban Air Mobility has begun and we'll soon see commuter aircraft with vertical take-off capabilities travelling between cities. All these aircraft will need new pilots!

Join me on this course as I introduce you to the wonderful world of the Pilot's Licence, general aviation, commercial aviation, and the aviation industry.

Who this course is for:

People thinking about learning to fly
People who love looking at aircraft
People thinking of starting a career in aviation
People of all ages who want to have fun in aircraft of all types

Flying Training, Learn To Fly, Basic Aviation, Careers

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Course content

Introduction2 lectures • 9min

Get Inspired! Aviation Pioneers & Adventurers3 lectures • 25min

From Trial Flight To Completion6 lectures • 40min

After The PPL - What Next?6 lectures • 34min

Aviation Careers4 lectures • 28min

The Future Of Aviation5 lectures • 28min

Supplemental Information For UK Based Flyers4 lectures • 16min

Bonus Lectures1 lecture • 5min

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