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

Airline Careers - Short vs Long Haul - Veteran Pilot Tells All | Episode #12

Airline pilot Neil tells us about his experience flying long haul and why he chose to give up the long haul lifestyle for short haul. This is a great perspective on the life of an airline pilot and how over time your career may change. Neil started on flying commuter aircraft, then onto freight, long haul and now short haul, along with many other aviation jobs prior to getting his first airline gig. This is a great episode for anyone looking to get into an airline careers. If you would like to s...

Feb 03, 2023•49 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast

Intensive PPL + Full Time Education & 4 Hour Journey - How Archie Copes | Episode #11

Balancing university and flight training is a challenge in itself, but along with 4 hour train journey, now thats tough. Archie tells us how he travels 150 miles each week from Bournemouth to train with us at Coventry, whilst studying for university. 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 n...

Jan 27, 2023•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Buying a share in an aircraft, Good Or Bad Idea? | Episode #10

Many students and Private Pilots alike have dreamt at some point about owning their own aircraft. For some, the most accessible way is to part own an aircraft with a group or syndicate. Dave tells us how on completion of his PPL, why he decided to buy into his current aircraft. We explore the process of buying an "Equity Share" in an aircraft, along with the pros and cons of ownership. If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support. Ge...

Jan 20, 2023•20 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast

Avoiding The 5 Biggest Student Fails | Episode #8

If you are a student pilot, you need to listen to this! We share the 5 BIG fails student pilots make, that either prevent them from finishing their training or slow down their progress, costing them more and more money. 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 ...

Jan 06, 2023•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Sam Retford - Balancing A Busy Acting Career And Flight Training | Episode #7

Sam Retford is a busy actor, featuring in many popular TV shows such as Coronation Street, Holly Oaks, and Ackley Bridge. Sam tells us how he successfully balanced his work and training commitments to achieve his licence and how you can too. If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support. He started on our Fast Track Scheme, which quickly became impractical due to his filming commitments. He decided to move onto the "Learn At Your Own Pace&...

Dec 30, 2022•57 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast

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. 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 yo...

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. 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 al...

Dec 05, 2022•18 min•Ep 6•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. 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 ...

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. 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 a...

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. If you would like t...

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). 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 to commercial training and the associated...

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. If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support. Find out how you could become a private pilot with our FREE learn...

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