With the licensing situation in the UK so confused post-Brexit, which PPL should you go for, especially if you are thinking of a commercial career? … Read more
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‘Attagirl! The Molly Rose PPL scholarship
A new scholarship for flight training to full Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL) comes with a fascinating history. The Molly Rose Pilot Scholarship is in memory … Read more
Aerobility reopens flying scholarships
Flying for disabled people charity Aerobility has reopened applications for its scholarship programme for the first time since Covid hit. “Our scholarships provide anyone, with … Read more
Air League launches 2021 aviation scholarships
More than 100 different aviation scholarships and bursaries are now available from The Air League. The Air League’s 2021 Scholarships opened this week and include … Read more
CAA extends revalidation alternatives
The CAA has issued an extension to the alternative requirements for revalidating a class rating to 31 July 2021. The authority makes the point that … Read more
2021-22 Learn to Fly Guide
The new edition of FLYER‘s acclaimed annual Learn To Fly Guide is out now, and is free to read on Issuu. It’s packed full of useful … Read more
End of April extension to revalidate by experience
The main rating extension exemption ended on 22 November 2020 but there are still some alleviations available until 30 April 2021, as Ed Bellamy explains … Read more
Learn to fly an aeroplane
So you’ve narrowed down the type of flying which appeals to you and have decided to go for a Private Pilot’s Licence for Aeroplanes, a … Read more
Return to flying: revalidate your PPL
If you’ve been away from flying for a while but would like to give it another go, then there’s no better time than now. The … Read more
Linda Wheeler launches revision pack for new PPL e-Exams
Well-known PPL theory instructor and examiner Linda Wheeler has launched revision packs for all nine of the new online Private Pilot Licence (PPL) e-Exams, which … Read more