The Maiden Flight Podcast

This is a short video of me doing circuits at my local airfield Trevet last year shortly before my solo. My son Luke introduces me in his own classic style and my wife Rowena very graciously videos the whole flight. Hope you enjoy it!

Episode 6 - Circuits Flying Video

Circuit flying is very exciting and rewarding as you complete a full flight from take off to landing within 5 or 6 minutes. However, becoming proficient in the circuit takes time, patience and a lot of practice. Join me as I talk about my first impressions of circuit flying and some of my highs and lows as I learn to land.

Episode 5 - Circuit Flying

Join me as I talk about my next group of lessons as I learn steep turns, take offs and discovering the reality of stalls. And there's a subtle announcement too!

Episode 4 - Turns, Take Offs and Stalls

My first few lessons were both exciting and overwhelming! Join me as I talk about my initial experiences with flight training and why ginger biscuits rock my world!

Episode 3 - Ginger Biscuits Rock!

How do you go about picking a flight school? What are the main criteria that you feel you need to have to feel comfortable? Join me in this episode as I talk about my own experiences in choosing a flight school.

Episode 2 - Picking a Flight School

Welcome to the Maiden Flight Podcast coming to you from Dublin, Ireland. This is a brief introduction to the podcast where I hope to chart my experiences of learning to fly and beyond.

Episode 1 MP3