Choosing and Joining a Flying Club

Picking the right flying club matters more than just location, consider travel time, training schedule and what facilities actually fit your needs.

Choosing The Right Aviation Sunglasses

Pilots need sunglasses that protect their eyes from glare and UV radiation, not just ones that look good.

Training To Become A Commercial Airline Pilot

Find out what it takes to become a commercial airline pilot, from the costs and training requirements to whether it's right for you.

Human Performance & Limitations

Pilots face cognitive limits in the air because our brains process flying like being on the ground, which can lead to dangerous mistakes.

Aircraft General & Principles of Flight

Understand how aircraft stay airborne and work with the four forces that control flight during piloting.

Limitations of Your Pilot's Licence

Your UK pilot's licence comes with real limits on where you can fly and what kind of flying you're allowed to do.

Tests & Exams For Obtaining Your Licence

You'll need a medical exam before flying lessons, then pass written and practical tests to get your pilot's licence.

Radio Telephony and the Private Pilot

New pilots often find radio communication more confusing than flying itself, but learning the phonetic alphabet and standard phraseology makes it manageable.

Introduction to Gliding

Gliding is a quiet, affordable way to fly that suits most people, though you'll need to check weight, height and age limits with your chosen school.

Flying & Meteorology

Weather causes most general aviation accidents, so pilots need to understand forecasts and assess risk before every flight.