I was on the UK's first PPL ground school intensive course delivered in just 5-days by Ice Helicopters at London Elstree aerodrome EGTR! Listen now to find out more about why I decided to take the PPL ground school training course to convert from aeroplanes to helicopters, the private pilot exam training received on each day, how 200 hours of pilot training was crammed into just 5 days, my brutally honest feedback on the course structure and the all-important results from the students who...

Subscribe & Listen to learn more about helicopter pilot ground school training requirements in the UK with Aaron Henriques. Aaron talks about... » How and why I decided to choose Ice Helicopters for my PPL(H) helicopter ground school training » What 9 exams you need to take to pass for your PPL(H) helicopter pilot license in the UK » Why you won't need to take all of the exams if you already have a UK issued PPL(A) pilot license for aeroplanes » The expected costs of helicopter...

The UK CAA is changing the rules for FAA private pilot license holders living in the United Kingdom.  Hear why you may now need a UK part-FCL license to continue to fly planes (including multi-engine) and helicopters in the United Kingdom. You can see the full information on this link: https://www.caa.co.uk/Commercial-industry/Pilot-licences/Non-UK-licences/Recognition-of-ICAO-third-country-licences-in-UK-airspace/   Contact me on Instagram https://aaronhenriques.com/aaronIG-bpp

The British government and CAA have announced the key dates for private pilots and student pilots to recommence flying training after lockdown. Listen in for the key dates! Full document here: http://bit.ly/2Odei35

Some great news for student private pilots in the UK! I answer a question from a podcast listener about the type of iPad to buy after completing pilot training to use with Foreflight or Skydemon. The type of GPS receiver to use and there's news on the CAA electronic conspicuity device rebate scheme! Tune in to find out more... it's going to be a good one!

With the recent announcement from Boris Johnson about the lockdown restrictions ending over the coming months, your flight training school are likely to be reopening very soon. Check out the dates and timeline in this super short episode! >> Follow the host @AaronHenray on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aaronhenray/

I give an update on general aviation flying in the UK during coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown and why I changed to Austro control for the ATPL professional pilot exams. I talk about the Sky Echo 2 by uAvioni purchased from Transair Flight Equipment, the eligibility rules and timelines for you to claim your rebate. Also about how the Sky Echo 2 can help to keep you safer as a general aviation pilot. What are your thoughts on Sky Echo 2? Have you flown with it yet? Let me know on my Instagram...

I've been speaking with Bristol Ground School about making the switch to them after leaving the ATPL full-time ground school. It's not 100% clear on the future of ATPL exams taken in the UK and I have a few questions.  I've shared the process and cost of changing from full-time to BGS ATPL training courses which is more expensive than you may think.

WARNING: Apologies!!!! I received a call midway through that interrupted my flow. Hopefully, everything still makes sense! I am often asked by people interested in becoming a pilot if I think its a good idea for them to just start a commercial pilot course before they've got a PPL or any flying experience. I share my views on this, the pros, cons and the pitfalls you may find with your decision on becoming a professional pilot. This may (or may not) be what you're expecting!

I'm back as a private pilot flying a Cessna 172 plane with North Weald Flying Group and find out about my first helicopter PPL lessons with Ice Helicopters from Elstree Aerodrome! Follow me on Instagram @AaronHenray and see my latest videos and pictures or get in touch.

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! Want to know more? Follow me on Instagram @AaronHenray and see my latest videos and pictures or get in touch.

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. >>> Follow me on Instagram @AaronHenray

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! Follow me on Instagram @AaronHenray and let me know what stage of your flying career you're at!

An update about Commercial Pilots Schools and my school Stapleford Flight Centre being able to reopen as of today! 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 it's not necessary to join the most expensive flight schools can get you in the top airlines. Hear my answer to a question from a listener.

What British Airways and Ryanair think about your school grades and will you need to go back to school when you last took exams over a decade ago?

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 are being impacted, including my own businesses!  » Why the generation who can't understand NO need to rethink their career choice. » Night rating relief. Follow me on Instagram @AaronHenray. Visit my website www.aaronhenray.com to join my mailing list.

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!

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!

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...

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! 

In This Episode... » Why I wasn't issued with a Class 1 Pilot Medical certificate » What stopped me from quitting ATPL's after 2 weeks » What my commercial pilot instructor really thought of my flying ability after 4 years of no flying. » My thoughts on distance learning vs a full-time ATPL course. 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.

In This Episode... » I've sold the house and moved to an airfield! » ATPL pre-course exam » Class one medical and why drinking over the new year is a bad thing! » The dog that runs across Stapleford Aerodrome Want to know more? You can find me Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn @AaronHenray. Visit my website aaronhenray.com. 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]

In This Episode... » As it says on the tin, why I've gone from Police Officer, to business to starting my professional pilot flying training. » How I removed my mental barriers built as a child to let me take the steps to starting commercial pilot training. » What could be holding you back from achieving a dream of becoming a qualified pilot.  » The questions of self-doubt that you probably don't realise is stopping you from achieving your goals!

In This Episode... » Introduction to Aaron Henriques, the host of the British Pilot podcast. » What has led to Aaron turning his life upside down to pursue a career as a professional pilot starting with ATPL studies. » What the podcast will be about and some hot aviation topics coming soon - especially for those thinking about a career in aviation and how to fund the training. » How you can get involved with the podcast.