Myself and Claire talk about the First Solo flight during PPL and LAPL training. What to expect, when it may happen, some tips to make it easier and we also reflect on our own First Solo Experiences. Join the Almat Flying Academy community and let's take flight together. Subscribe to our channel, hit that notification bell, and stay tuned for exciting updates, aviation tips, and incredible flying adventures! Prefer to download / listen? Available on all popular podcast platforms including i...
Feb 16, 2025•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode myself and Steve Mason talk about the proposed licencing changes that may come into play in 2025. This is a must watch if you are currently training or already hold a valid licence. Ready to embark on your aviation adventure? Contact us today to schedule your first flight or inquire about our training programs and aircraft rentals. Phone: 02477 220 399 Email: customerservice@almat.co.uk Website: https://almat.co.uk/ At Almat Flying Academy, aviation is our passion, and safety is ...
Jan 27, 2025•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode myself and Claire talk about the importance of completing the theory exams in a timely manner and the potential trap you can fall into if you don't. Strap in, this episode could save you money! Resources in this episode FREE Question Bank Theory Training videos for all 9 PPL and LAPL subjects CAA website If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support. https://buymeacoffee.com/infoep Ready to embark on your aviation adventure...
Dec 28, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode our friend from the USA Chris Gregory interviews Simon on Chris's podcast Final Approach. During the podcast we discuss my journey to becoming a private pilot, the reasons why I quit 3 times along the way, how I ended up owning the flight school I trained at amoungst other aviation chit chat. Chris is also curious to find out the differences flying in the UK to the USA. If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support. https:/...
Nov 16, 2024•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode we talk to Kerry Wilmot from Neboair about sustainable flight training and what the future of flight training may look like. We also talk about the Pipistrel range of aircraft, specifically the Velis Electro, the first certified electric training aircraft to the UK market. Kerry also talks about her work with Giraffes On Tour and Great Ormond Street Hospital. If you would like to book an Electric Flight Experience or Trial Lesson , all flights will raise £10 per flight for Giraff...
Oct 05, 2024•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Whilst it may be human nature to compare our progress to others, it can be counterproductive. We talk about why others journeys to becoming a licensed pilot can be vastly from your own. The key take away, is to focus on your progress and improvement, but celebrate others wins. If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support. We also have some FREE items to help you: Get our FREE learn to fly guide - 24 pages jam packed full of information you NEE...
Mar 31, 2024•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Learning the Acronyms & Mnemonics within aviation can be arduous, so we are creating a series to debunk the most common ones. If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support. We also have some FREE items to help you: Get our FREE learn to fly guide - 24 pages jam packed full of information you NEED to read before starting training. https://almat.co.uk/product/ulfg-aero/ Book a FREE consultation: https://almat.co.uk/product/consultation/ Book ...
Mar 03, 2024•17 min•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast One of the things overlooked when first starting flight training, is flight equipment. We go over what the minimum level of equipment required for PPL and LAPL, plus some optional Items. We cover when to get your equipment, how much it costs and where to get it from. If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support. Some useful links here: FREE Question Bank - PPL Expert: https://almat.co.uk/product/ppl-expert-interactive-study-tools/ AFE starter ...
Feb 02, 2024•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Happy New Year! We discuss your motivation as a student pilot, and how the New Year can provide a good time to reflect and re focus, to make better progress in the year ahead. If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support. We discuss the following: 1.Where to start if you haven't yet started flight training 2.When is the best time to start training? 3.If you have already started and are struggling to make progress, how you can change this....
Jan 03, 2024•27 min•Ep 33•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode we talk to Steve Ford about abut his fascinating aviation career, spanning several decades. From being inspired by his father as a young boy, he shares how his career evolved from engineer, to pilot, test pilot and more recently a published author. If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support. Watch here: https://youtu.be/m4sUsCEI0dY Listen Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2094528/14146456 You can buy Steve's books here: h...
Dec 16, 2023•19 min•Ep 32•Transcript available on Metacast Phil Thomas, a former Almat student gives us some feedback on how he passed the ATPL exams on a part time basis, whilst in full time work. He shares some practical advice and tips to help you get through your ATPL's. If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support. Watch here: https: https://youtu.be/469ex_eODl8 If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support. FAST TRACK OFFER 2023 This years...
Nov 18, 2023•25 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast As a new feature of the podcast, "Instructor Take Over" episodes feature instructors on our team. This week we invite our Coventry chief flying instructor Claire onto the show, to talk about how you can improve your circuits, giving you safer and more consistent landings as a result. If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support. Watch here: https://youtu.be/f0IrArJOhO8 FAST TRACK OFFER 2023 This years fast track price including over ...
Nov 04, 2023•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we discuss financing your PPL / LAPL and give you some pros and cons about using credit for training. Please note: this is not financial advice and you should do your own research before considering taking out any form of credit. If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support. FAST TRACK OFFER 2023 This years fast track price including over £500 of free items is ending soon. Whether you have already had a consultation or not, signing u...
Oct 21, 2023•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode I talk to former PPL student at Almat Flying Academy Cain Goodhand. He is now licensed, recently completed his integrated training and is preparing for a career in commercial aviation. He tells us his experiences going into integrated with a PPL compared to those that don't. 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 guests talk about flight training towards LAPL, PPL through t...
Sep 30, 2023•36 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast Today I talk to Jackson Smith, who as a young Black man battled adversity en route to gaining his own Pilot’s Licence and a degree in Aviation. He was determined to make it easier for other young black and minority ethnic people and women to access the same opportunities he fought to get. This led to the creation of Fantasy Wings in 2019, an organisation dedicated to this. If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support. Please don't forget ...
Sep 16, 2023•9 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast Good radio telephony is an important part of being a great pilot. Furthermore a UK pilot licence is not much use without a Flight Radio Telephony Operator Licence (FRTOL). Find out why as RT examiner, flight instructor and experienced commercial pilot Neil McKenzie talks to me about the standard of radio telephony required to pass the RT Exam, how to prepare and what to expect. This will also be very useful to licensed pilots wanting to keep up with current standards which changed in 2023. If yo...
Aug 25, 2023•28 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast Check out this announcement to find out about our NEW show, "The Aviator Show" This is available tonight on our YouTube Channel @almatflyingacademy Support the show
May 12, 2023•1 min•Transcript available on Metacast We sit down with our Head Of Training and Examiner, Steve Mason, to discuss the PPL Skills Test. The thought of your test approaching can be daunting, but Steve shares valuable insight on what to expect and why you shouldn't be worried. 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 h...
May 05, 2023•20 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast 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 approaching your own skills test - this podcast will give you a valuable insight on what to expect. An inspiring pilot for all - especially young aviators. Find out how he did it, so you can too! 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 ...
Apr 28, 2023•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 approaching your own skills test - this podcast will give you a valuable insight on what to expect. An inspi...
Apr 21, 2023•22 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast 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 to Fly Guides for PPL / LAPL, Flight Instructors and Commercial Pilots. These include detailed advi...
Apr 14, 2023•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 but feel you haven't got all of the information you need, we have FREE Learn to Fly Guides for ...
Apr 07, 2023•45 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast 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 appreciate your support. Get Our FREE Learn to Fly Guides If you are looking to learn to fly or have started...
Mar 31, 2023•20 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast 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 list, but is certainly something to consider if you are looking to find funds to fly more frequently. I...
Mar 24, 2023•22 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Guides If you are looking to learn to fly or have started already but feel you haven't got all ...
Mar 17, 2023•33 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast 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 via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support. Get Our FREE Learn to Fly Guides If you are looking ...
Mar 10, 2023•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 have started already but feel you haven't got all of the information you need, we have FREE Learn ...
Mar 02, 2023•50 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast 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 passengers, an easier and more relaxing experience for both pilot and passengers. Watch Here https://yo...
Feb 24, 2023•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Steve takes us on a journey from a wheelchair bound child, through to PPL, Commercial Pilot, Flight ...
Feb 17, 2023•35 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast 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: https://youtu.be/FGkjRMpBVII If you are looking to learn to fly or have started already but feel you ...
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