training Articles

Cleared to fly, for another two years

While the NPPL is a lifetime licence, the ratings aren't, so every two years you need to have a re-validation flight to refresh your flying skills!

30 Jun 2019

Think twice before starting a PPL

Usually when people want to learn to fly they phone their local club and book a trial lesson in a Cessna or Piper and begin a PPL course, but, there are several options available to new pilots.

13 May 2019

Two years of flying

It's been two years from my first Microlight trial lesson, what have I done so far and what do I want to do this year?

14 Jan 2019

Using a flight sim for flight training

Not only are flight sims great fun, but they are an invaluable tool when learning to fly and can help decrease your flight training time and costs.

14 Nov 2018

How to make your instructor happy

Learning to fly isn't just about flying aircraft. Learn how you can improve your own - and your instructors' - experience as you earn your wings.

24 Sep 2018