The PPL Pilot’s guide

By Jake Castle

Jake Castle is a 30 year old EASA ATPL and CAA PPL holder from Essex England but currently residing in Malaga Spain. Self described as “not the smartest bloke” they have created a guide to all the

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The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.

The PPL Pilot’s guide episodes:

March 31, 2025 MEIR
Your multi engine instrument rating, what is included in the course, and what do you need to know?

I am here to with these questions.
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49min
March 30, 2025 MEIR or CPL
What order should you do your training in?

That game old question that every pilot will have an opinion on.

Doing things slightly differently we have this special episode talking about my experiences and my feelings towards the worker you should do your training.
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30min
November 17, 2024 Exercise 20
Training for your night rating.

You do not need this to get your PPL(A) but do need it if you aim to go commercial.
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43min
November 15, 2024 Exercise 19
Instrument appreciation with full panel/limited panel
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20min
November 15, 2024 Exercise 18
Aiming to learn to navigate the aircraft safely under VMC without infringing controlled airspace.

Operation at minimum level.

NDB/VOR tracking
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42min
November 14, 2024 Exercise 17
To learn to make an approach and safe landing with power into a deserted aerodrome or field
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17min
November 14, 2024 Exercise 16
Forced landing without power

The aim is to learn to make an approach and safe landing after an engine failure in flight
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25min
November 14, 2024 Exercise 15
The aim will be to carry out a co-ordinated turn at 45 deg & 60 deg, whilst maintaining balance and airspeed and to roll out on selected reference points or headings.

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22min
November 13, 2024 Exercise 14
First solo flight!

The best flying you will ever do…except CPL QXC but that is another story

The aim of this exercise is very simple, the aim is to fly solo and be the PIC of an aeroplane for the first time.

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18min
November 13, 2024 Exercise 13
You’ll learn to make an approach and landing without the use of flaps, make a glide approach and conduct a safe circuit even in soft/short field landing circumstances.
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32min

FAQs about The PPL Pilot’s guide:

How many episodes does The PPL Pilot’s guide have?

The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.