The Student Pilot Podcast

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Episodes

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Almat Flying Academy•almat.co.uk

My name is Simon Kalas, a UK flight school owner. Each week myself and my guests aim to inspire, motivate and support student pilots to achieving their goals of becoming a Private or Commercial Pilot. We discuss, warts and all, what it takes to learn to fly and beyond, sharing our experiences from our team and guests.

Episodes

Why Flying Only 1 Flying Lesson a Month is a Terrible Idea | Episode #9

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. 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...

Dec 24, 2022•19 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast

Choosing the Right Flying School and Instructor For You | Episode #6

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. 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 ...

Dec 05, 2022•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Record Holding Airline Pilot Shares a Lifetime of Aviation Experience | Episode #5

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. 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 Instructor...

Dec 05, 2022•25 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast

Talking Pilot Medicals With AME Dr. Rob | Episode #4

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. 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 Gui...

Dec 05, 2022•20 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast

The True Cost of Getting Your PPL or LAPL & Avoiding the Cheap Training Trap | Episode #3

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 safely for your training, in the knowledge you have all of the information required. Get Our FREE Learn ...

Dec 05, 2022•17 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast

Which Pilot Licence Should You Choose - LAPL or PPL (A)? | Episode #2

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). On The Student Pilot Podcast Simon and his guests talk about flight training towards LAPL, PPL through to commercial training and the associated ratings. Our guests include flight instructors, commercial pilots and other industry professionals...

Dec 05, 2022•14 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast

I'm Scared of Heights, Flying and Suffer Motion Sickness, But I'm a Pilot | Episode #1

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. Find out how you could become a private pilot with our FREE learn to fly guide: https://almat.co.uk/product/ulfg-aero/ You can also see our flight to Wales in the &...

Dec 05, 2022•26 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast