Learning to fly is expensive. Take a look at our post on the cost of becoming a pilot for evidence of that. One tip we have for keeping your costs down is to invest in one of the top PPL Starter Packs. Flight training study kits bundle together important equipment, which works out much cheaper …
When you begin your Private Pilot Licence (PPL) course it’s hard to know what flight equipment you really need to buy. Apart from a few aviation blogs and forums, there isn’t much information on this topic. But I’ve been in this position myself — and I’m able to advise you on what flight equipment is …
We want to become the starting point for learner pilots in the UK. So we’re making every effort to build out our collection of tools & resources — including the Flight School Finder, Aviation Products — and the Resources section that you’re on right now. The contributors of FlyGA draw from their own aviation experience & knowledge …
So you want to learn how to fly? That’s great news. You’re about to embark on an exciting and challenging adventure. But before you get bogged down with all the aviation jargon, we’ll provide you with a simple (and much needed) introduction to General Aviation & Flying, outlining every step from when you’re starting out right up to the highest possible level. …
Interested in flying, or know someone else who is? I recommend booking an introductory flight lesson (or “flight experience“), where you’ll take over the aircraft and learn to fly for the very first time. Then it’s over to you to decide whether flying is something you want to pursue further. Where Do I Book My First Flying Lessons …
In every industry, technology improves efficiency. In the case of aviation, technology ultimately reduces the pilot’s workload in single IFR & VFR. But in my opinion, technology such as GPS devices have made pilots a bit lazy, and they take away an element of the fun. That’s why I predominantly use only basic navigational aids — such …
Want to experience flying without ever leaving the ground? Or want to ‘fly’ a plane beyond your experience level? A flight simulator experience is as realistic as it gets. It also has many benefits over a regular, ‘real’ flight experience… Where Do I Book A Flight Simulator Experience? Search Online I suggest Google searching “flight simulator near …