British Pilot Podcast

It's not clickbait... I really did leave the ATPL course! Find out why that happened, renewing my PPL SEP rating and the issues getting my pilots license back from the Civil Aviation Authority & more!

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Do you have a story to share? Would you like to feature on this podcast? Get in touch! DISCLAIMER: (Because I have to really...)I'm only sharing my own personal experiences and beliefs which may not always be 100% accurate but I will try to make it as accurate as possible. You should seek advice from professional sources yourself and not try to sue me or anything if it doesn't work out for you in the same way as it has for me or any guests on the podcast!

My response to a question sent by a listener about the Night Flying Rating on my pilot's licence.

I'll share what it takes to get the night rating added to a private pilot licence. The cost of night flying training may or may not surprise you... and why its absolutely essential to plan ahead of time if you want your night rating.

Finally hear why you must have a night rating before you can start your commercial pilot training.

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Do you have a story to share? Would you like to feature on this podcast? Why not get in touch and tell me why you'd like to come on! Email me [email protected].DISCLAIMER: (Because I have to really...)I'm only sharing my own personal experiences and beliefs which may not always be 100% accurate but I will try to make it as accurate as possible. You should seek advice from professional sources yourself and not try to sue me or anything if it doesn't work out for you in the same way as it has for me or any guests on the podcast!

Here is my update while I was walking around Stapleford Aerodrome on summer evening looking at planes. I thought I'd share the latest with the CAA ATPL exams which have been cancelled during COVID-19. Also, commercial pilot training has started and here's how it's being carried out by flight schools in the UK. Finally, hear how adding a single word to my private pilot's license cost me £127!

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Do you have a story to share? Would you like to feature on this podcast? Why not get in touch and tell me why you'd like to come on! Email me [email protected].DISCLAIMER: (Because I have to really...)I'm only sharing my own personal experiences and beliefs which may not always be 100% accurate but I will try to make it as accurate as possible. You should seek advice from professional sources yourself and not try to sue me or anything if it doesn't work out for you in the same way as it has for me or any guests on the podcast!

In this long-awaited episode, I'll be covering an update about why I've been silent for so many weeks and a tough decision I've been deliberating over.

I'll share my view on why there's no rush to finish pilot training right now and why L3 Harris and CAE are not the only places that will get you into the top airlines at the end of your flying training.

Hear my answer to a question from a listener on Instagram @jak_trela about getting a gliding pilots licence to help him get more familiar with the aviation industry.

And an update about Commercial Pilots Schools and my school Stapleford Flight Centre being able to reopen as of today!

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Do you have a story to share? Would you like to feature on this podcast? Why not get in touch and tell me why you'd like to come on! Email me [email protected].DISCLAIMER: (Because I have to really...)I'm only sharing my own personal experiences and beliefs which may not always be 100% accurate but I will try to make it as accurate as possible. You should seek advice from professional sources yourself and not try to sue me or anything if it doesn't work out for you in the same way as it has for me or any guests on the podcast!

In today's episode I answer a question for a podcast listener about if you need to go back to school to get GCSE's, A-Levels or even a degree to become a commercial pilot.

Hear what British Airways and Ryanair think about the importance of your school grades in 2020 and what MUST do before starting your 14 ATPL exams!

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Do you have a story to share? Would you like to feature on this podcast? Why not get in touch and tell me why you'd like to come on! Email me [email protected].DISCLAIMER: (Because I have to really...)I'm only sharing my own personal experiences and beliefs which may not always be 100% accurate but I will try to make it as accurate as possible. You should seek advice from professional sources yourself and not try to sue me or anything if it doesn't work out for you in the same way as it has for me or any guests on the podcast!

The coronavirus is having a HUGE impact on the aviation industry. I share my own experience of being an ATPL Commercial Pilot Student and the measures being taken by my flight school.

Also In This Episode...

» How aviation and other business is being impacted, including my own businesses!

» Why the generation who can't understand NO need to rethink their career choice.

» Night rating relief

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After a long week at the CAA in Gatwick, the Module 1 ATPL exams are now complete!

I'll reveal my results and why I was so shocked!

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I took my first ever CAA ATPL pilots exam and share what it was like for me along with some unexpected developments on the first day. If you're relying on the question banks then you need to listen and take note!

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It has been a tough few weeks, with many ups and down's but we're finally here at the end of the first ATPL module with exams looming and fighting against the weather to complete night flying before the season ends.

We're all examed out and today I'm sharing the mock exam results along with the crazy surprise exam results and more.

In This Episode...

» The crazy exam results of my class and how it changed in under a week.

» How the storms could end up costing me a lot of extra money and delay flight training.

» Why I have so many question banks and why I've never even tried to complete them!

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Want to know more?You can follow me on Instagram @AaronHenray and see my latest videos and pictures. Visit my website www.aaronhenray.com to join my mailing list.Do you have a story to share? Would you like to feature on this podcast? Why not get in touch and tell me why you'd like to come on! Email me [email protected].DISCLAIMER: (Because I have to really...)I'm only sharing my own personal experiences and beliefs which may not always be 100% accurate but I will try to make it as accurate as possible. You should seek advice from professional sources yourself and not try to sue me or anything if it doesn't work out for you in the same way as it has for me or any guests on the podcast!

I'm Aaron Henriques a British pilot & business person here to share my journey as I strive to become a professional pilot starting at the age of 33 years old!

I'll be sharing an honest account that I hope will be useful to the many people who can only dream of becoming a professional pilot and inviting on some guest speakers. There will be very little editing so be prepared for the odd slip-up or swear! If you're easily offended… find another podcast.

In This Episode...» How many out of the 15 ATPL students FAILED the Principles of flight progress test...

» RTFQ!!!

» Why ATPL students should not rely just on question banks.

» How a British Airways pilot cheered us all up!

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Want to know more?You can follow me on Instagram @AaronHenray and see my latest videos and pictures. Visit my website www.aaronhenray.com to join my mailing list.Do you have a story to share? Would you like to feature on this podcast? Why not get in touch and tell me why you'd like to come on! Email me [email protected].DISCLAIMER: (Because I have to really...)I'm only sharing my own personal experiences and beliefs which may not always be 100% accurate but I will try to make it as accurate as possible. You should seek advice from professional sources yourself and not try to sue me or anything if it doesn't work out for you in the same way as it has for me or any guests on the podcast!