The Student Pilot Podcast

In this episode our friend from the USA Chris Gregory interviews Simon on Chris's podcast Final Approach. During the podcast we discuss my journey to becoming a private pilot, the reasons why I quit 3 times along the way, how I ended up owning the flight school I trained at amoungst other aviation chit chat. Chris is also curious to find out the differences flying in the UK to the USA.

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Ready to embark on your aviation adventure? Contact us today to schedule your first flight or inquire about our training programs and aircraft rentals.

 Phone: 02477 220 399
 Email: [email protected]
 Website: https://almat.co.uk/

At Almat Flying Academy, aviation is our passion, and safety is our priority. Our flight instructors bring a wealth of experience, and some of them hold ATPLs (Airline Transport Pilot Licences) and currently work for airlines. This real-world expertise ensures that your training is not only comprehensive but also aligned with industry standards.

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 and Commercial Pilots. These include detailed information on the training process and realistic budgeting. So they are useful wherever you choose to train. Get them here - https://almat.co.uk/product-category/learn-to-fly/

The One Stop Shop for LAPL & PPL Flight Training

Almat Flying Academy isn't just a flight school; we're a complete aviation solution with an in-house aeromedical examiner (AME). We offer top-tier flight training and serve as an Exam centre for theory modules, FRTOL and the practical skills test. Additionally, we provide specialised ratings, including Night and Instrument Rating (Restricted).

PPL & LAPL Theory Exams and Preparation (Ground School)

We are an exam centre for UK CAA PPL and LAPL theory exams. We can also help you prepare for the theory exams with our PPL Expert Online Groundschool. Our interactive question bank and video courses cover all 9 modules and a masterclass on using the CRP flight computer.

Learn more here - 
https://almat.co.uk/product-category/flying-school/ppl-lapl-flying-school/ppl-theory-lapl/

Flight Instructor Courses

Whether you aspire to become a Flight Instructor or a Class Rating Instructor, Almat Flying Academy offers comprehensive training to help you reach your goals. Discover more here: - https://almat.co.uk/product-category/flying-school/flight-instructor-courses/

We also have a sponsorship program for Flight Instructor (F.I.) training - more here - https://almat.co.uk/sponsored-fi/

Radiotelephony Licence (FRTOL) Training and Exams

The FRTOL is a crucial part of obtaining a UK PPL / LAPL pilot licence - without it your licence is very restricted in this country. We can help you secure yours by organising the pre-requisite training and the rt exam at one of our locations. Find out more here: Radio Licence (FRTOL) Training - 
https://almat.co.uk/product-category/flying-school/frtol-radio-licence/

The Ultimate Aviation Destination in the UK for Avgeeks!

Almat Flying Academy is your trusted flying school, with locations at both Coventry Airport, Warwickshire and Sywell Aerodrome in Northampton in the United Kingdom. Our school is dedicated to turning aviation dreams into reality, and we're here to guide you every step of the way.

Trial Flying Lessons and Flight Experiences

Want to know what it is like to fly a light aircraft without any commitment to lessons? A Trial flying lesson is for you. Visit our website to buy one today. You have 6 months to book it from the date of purchase and they

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In this episode we talk to Kerry Wilmot from Neboair about sustainable flight training and what the future of flight training may look like.

We also talk about the Pipistrel range of aircraft, specifically the Velis Electro, the first certified electric training aircraft to the UK market.

Kerry also talks about her work with Giraffes On Tour and Great Ormond Street Hospital.

If you would like to book an Electric Flight Experience or Trial Lesson, all flights will raise £10 per flight for Giraffes On Tour.

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We also have some FREE items to help you:

Get our FREE learn to fly guide - 24 pages jam packed full of information you NEED to read before starting training.

Book a FREE consultation:

Book a Trial Lesson

We also have some special offers.

£504 OFF Fast Track Courses in 2024, our best course yet!

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Whilst it may be human nature to compare our progress to others, it can be counterproductive.

We talk about why others journeys to becoming a licensed pilot can be vastly from your own. The key take away, is to focus on your progress and improvement, but celebrate others wins.

If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support.

We also have some FREE items to help you:

Get our FREE learn to fly guide - 24 pages jam packed full of information you NEED to read before starting training. https://almat.co.uk/product/ulfg-aero/

Book a FREE consultation: https://almat.co.uk/product/consultation/

Book a Trial Lesson: https://almat.co.uk/product/aeroplane-trial/

We also have some special offers. 

£504 OFF Fast Track Courses in 2024, our best course yet!
https://almat.co.uk/product/fast-aeroplane-licence-register/

or

If you are unsure about signing up to a course, why not try our "Ultimate PPL Introduction Course"  https://almat.co.uk/product/the-ultimate-ppl-introduction/

This incorporates your first 5 hours towards a  PPL or LAPL course.

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Learning the Acronyms & Mnemonics within aviation can be arduous, so we are creating a series to debunk the most common ones.

If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support.

We also have some FREE items to help you:

Get our FREE learn to fly guide - 24 pages jam packed full of information you NEED to read before starting training. https://almat.co.uk/product/ulfg-aero/

Book a FREE consultation: https://almat.co.uk/product/consultation/

Book a Trial Lesson: https://almat.co.uk/product/aeroplane-trial/

We also have some special offers. 

£504 OFF Fast Track Courses in 2024, our best course yet!
https://almat.co.uk/product/fast-aeroplane-licence-register/

or

If you are unsure about signing up to a course, why not try our "Ultimate PPL Introduction Course"  https://almat.co.uk/product/the-ultimate-ppl-introduction/

This incorporates your first 5 hours towards a  PPL or LAPL course.

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One of the things overlooked when first starting flight training, is flight equipment.
We go over what the minimum level of equipment required for PPL and LAPL, plus some optional Items. We cover when to get your equipment, how much it costs and where to get it from.

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Some useful links here:

FREE Question Bank - PPL Expert: https://almat.co.uk/product/ppl-expert-interactive-study-tools/

AFE starter pack and headset bundle: https://almat.co.uk/product/afe-starter-pack-headset-bundle/

AFE starter pack only: https://almat.co.uk/product/afe-starter-pack-fixed-wing/

AFE Online: https://www.afeonline.com/shop/

Transair: https://transair.co.uk/

SkyDemon: https://www.skydemon.aero/

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Happy New Year! We discuss your motivation as a student pilot, and how the New Year can provide a good time to reflect and re focus, to make better progress in the year ahead.

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We discuss the following:

1.Where to start if you haven't yet started flight training

2.When is the best time to start training?

3.If you have already started and are struggling to make progress, how you can change this.

We also have some FREE items to help you:

Get our FREE learn to fly guide - 24 pages jam packed full of information you NEED to read before starting training. https://almat.co.uk/product/ulfg-aero/

Book a FREE consultation: https://almat.co.uk/product/consultation/

Book a Trial Lesson: https://almat.co.uk/product/aeroplane-trial/

We also have some special offers.

£504 OFF Fast Track Courses in 2024, our best course yet!
https://almat.co.uk/product/fast-aeroplane-licence-register/

or

If you are unsure about signing up to a course, why not try our "Ultimate PPL Introduction Course"  https://almat.co.uk/product/the-ultimate-ppl-introduction/

This incorporates your first 5 hours towards a  PPL or LAPL course.

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On this episode we talk to Steve Ford about abut his fascinating  aviation career, spanning several decades. From being inspired by his father as a young boy, he shares how his career evolved from engineer, to pilot, test pilot and more recently a published author.

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Watch here:https://youtu.be/m4sUsCEI0dY

Listen Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2094528/14146456

You can buy Steve's books here: https://20westbook.com/

Steve Social Media Accounts:

https://www.instagram.com/steve_ford_author/

https://www.youtube.com/@20Westbook

https://www.facebook.com/20WestBook/ 

FAST TRACK OFFER 2023

This years fast track price including over £500 of free items is ending soon. Whether you have already had a consultation or not, signing up now will secure you the best price you can get on Fast Track PPL or LAPL moving forward. What's more this is being offered to up to ten people that are looking to finish the training in 2024. You have until the end of the year to have a contract with us signed to claim this price.

https://almat.co.uk/product/fast-aeroplane-licence-register/

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Phil Thomas, a former Almat student gives us some feedback on how he passed the ATPL exams on a part time basis, whilst in full time work.
He shares some practical advice and tips to help you get through your ATPL's.

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Watch here: https: https://youtu.be/469ex_eODl8

If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support.

FAST TRACK OFFER 2023

This years fast track price including over £500 of free items is ending soon. Whether you have already had a consultation or not, signing up now will secure you the best price you can get on Fast Track PPL or LAPL moving forward. What's more this is being offered to up to ten people that are looking to finish the training in 2024. You have until the end of the year to have a contract with us signed to claim this price.

https://almat.co.uk/product/fast-aeroplane-licence-register/

Join the Almat Flying Academy community and let's take flight together. Subscribe to our channel, hit that notification bell, and stay tuned for exciting updates, aviation tips, and incredible flying adventures! Prefer to download / listen? Available on all popular podcast platforms including itunes and Spotify.

Ready to embark on your aviation adventure? Contact us today to schedule your first flight or inquire about our training programs and aircraft rentals.

Phone: 02477 220 399
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://almat.co.uk/

At Almat Flying Academy, aviation is our passion, and safety is our priority. Our flight instructors bring a wealth of experience, and some of them hold ATPLs (Airline Transport Pilot Licences) and currently work for airlines. This real-world expertise ensures that your training is not only comprehensive but also aligned with industry standards.

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 and Commercial Pilots. These include detailed information on the training process and realistic budgeting. So they are useful wherever you choose to train. Get them here - https://almat.co.uk/product-category/learn-to-fly/

The One Stop Shop for LAPL & PPL Flight Training

Almat Flying Academy isn't just a flight school; we're a complete aviation solution with an in-house aeromedical examiner (AME). We offer top-tier flight training and serve as an Exam centre for theory modules, FRTOL and the practical skills test. Additionally, we provide specialised ratings, including Night and Instrument Rating (Restricted).

PPL & LAPL Theory Exams and Preparation (Ground School)

We are an exam centre for UK CAA PPL and LAPL theory exams. We can also help you prepare for the theory exams with our PPL Expert Online Groundschool. Our interactive question bank and video courses cover all 9 modules and a masterclass on using the CRP flight computer.

Learn more here - 
https://almat.co.uk/product-category/flying-school/ppl-lapl-flying-school/ppl-theory-lapl/

Flight Instructor Courses

Whether you aspire to become a Flight Instructor or a Class Rating Instructor, Almat Flying Academy offers comprehensive training to help you reach your goals. Discover more here: - https://almat.co.uk/product-category/flying-school/flight-instructor-courses/

We also have a sponsorship program for Flight Instructor (F.I.) training - more here - https://almat.co.uk/sponsored-fi/

The Ultimate Aviation Destination in the UK for Avgeeks!

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As a new feature of the podcast, "Instructor Take Over" episodes feature instructors on our team. This week we invite our Coventry chief flying instructor Claire onto the show, to talk about how you can improve your circuits, giving you safer and more consistent landings as a result.

If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/f0IrArJOhO8

FAST TRACK OFFER 2023

This years fast track price including over £500 of free items is ending soon. Whether you have already had a consultation or not, signing up now will secure you the best price you can get on Fast Track PPL or LAPL moving forward. What's more this is being offered to up to ten people that are looking to finish the training in 2024. You have until the end of the year to have a contract with us signed to claim this price.

https://almat.co.uk/product/fast-aeroplane-licence-register/

Join the Almat Flying Academy community and let's take flight together. Subscribe to our channel, hit that notification bell, and stay tuned for exciting updates, aviation tips, and incredible flying adventures! Prefer to download / listen? Available on all popular podcast platforms including itunes and Spotify.

Ready to embark on your aviation adventure? Contact us today to schedule your first flight or inquire about our training programs and aircraft rentals.

Phone: 02477 220 399
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://almat.co.uk/

At Almat Flying Academy, aviation is our passion, and safety is our priority. Our flight instructors bring a wealth of experience, and some of them hold ATPLs (Airline Transport Pilot Licences) and currently work for airlines. This real-world expertise ensures that your training is not only comprehensive but also aligned with industry standards.

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 and Commercial Pilots. These include detailed information on the training process and realistic budgeting. So they are useful wherever you choose to train. Get them here - https://almat.co.uk/product-category/learn-to-fly/

The One Stop Shop for LAPL & PPL Flight Training

Almat Flying Academy isn't just a flight school; we're a complete aviation solution with an in-house aeromedical examiner (AME). We offer top-tier flight training and serve as an Exam centre for theory modules, FRTOL and the practical skills test. Additionally, we provide specialised ratings, including Night and Instrument Rating (Restricted).

PPL & LAPL Theory Exams and Preparation (Ground School)

We are an exam centre for UK CAA PPL and LAPL theory exams. We can also help you prepare for the theory exams with our PPL Expert Online Groundschool. Our interactive question bank and video courses cover all 9 modules and a masterclass on using the CRP flight computer.

Learn more here - 
https://almat.co.uk/product-category/flying-school/ppl-lapl-flying-school/ppl-theory-lapl/

Flight Instructor Courses

Whether you aspire to become a Flight Instructor or a Class Rating Instructor, Almat Flying Academy offers comprehensive training to help you reach your goals. Discover more here: - https://almat.co.uk/product-category/flying-school/flight-instructor-courses/

We also have a sponsorship program for Flight Instructor (F.I.) training - more here - https://almat.co.uk/sponsored-fi/

The Ultimate Aviation Destination in the UK for Avgeeks!

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This week we discuss financing your PPL / LAPL and give you some pros and cons about using credit for training.

Please note: this is not financial advice and you should do your own research before considering taking out any form of credit.

If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support.

FAST TRACK OFFER 2023

This years fast track price including over £500 of free items is ending soon. Whether you have already had a consultation or not, signing up now will secure you the best price you can get on Fast Track PPL or LAPL moving forward. What's more this is being offered to up to ten people that are looking to finish the training in 2024. You have until the end of the year to have a contract with us signed to claim this price.

https://almat.co.uk/product/fast-aeroplane-licence-register/

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 to help inform, motivate and inspire you to be successful in your journey to becoming a private or commercial pilot.

Join the Almat Flying Academy community and let's take flight together. Subscribe to our channel, hit that notification bell, and stay tuned for exciting updates, aviation tips, and incredible flying adventures! Prefer to download / listen? Available on all popular podcast platforms including itunes and Spotify.

Ready to embark on your aviation adventure? Contact us today to schedule your first flight or inquire about our training programs and aircraft rentals.

Phone: 02477 220 399
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://almat.co.uk/

At Almat Flying Academy, aviation is our passion, and safety is our priority. Our flight instructors bring a wealth of experience, and some of them hold ATPLs (Airline Transport Pilot Licences) and currently work for airlines. This real-world expertise ensures that your training is not only comprehensive but also aligned with industry standards.

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 and Commercial Pilots. These include detailed information on the training process and realistic budgeting. So they are useful wherever you choose to train. Get them here - https://almat.co.uk/product-category/...

The One Stop Shop for LAPL & PPL Flight Training

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