FAQ

It’s probably one of the most beautiful and exciting things that anyone can do. It’s exhilarating each time you take off on a new flight. Each day brings a different adventure and steep learning curve.

You can watch more on The Flying VLOG.

I got my PPL in November 2011 after 45 hours training on the former NPPL. I converted this to an EASA PPL a few years later.

This depends on if you wish to fly “integrated” or “modular”. The modular route with a Flight Training Organisation (FTO) usually takes around 18 months to get a Frozen ATPL. A typical type rating for an airline, such as a Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 would take 6 months before you are flying passengers.

In the modular route, you complete your training at your own pace, flying when you can afford it and building your experience levels gradually. This could take you two years or five plus – it’s up to the individual.

This is what I am currently doing. Having flown over 200 hours, I’ve spent in the region of £40,000 on flying, flying equipment, flying exams and any associated fee’s such as airport fees or administration fee’s.

This will only grow to a similar figure to that of doing it via an FTO.

It depends which type of pilot you wish to be. Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot or Airline pilot? It then completely depends on which route you take, you can expect to pay between £40,000 and £120,000 to train for a commercial/airline pilot.

If you wish to get your Private Pilots License, this costs between £8,000-£10,000.

As of April 2019 I have over 200 hours experience and well over 300 landings.

I have an EASA night rating and an EASA Instrument Rating Restricted.

I currently fly a Non-Equity; Diamond Star DA40 D – G-ZANY, based at Stapleford Aerodrome, Essex, UK.

G-ZANY uses Jet-A1 fuel with a wide range of instruments making this aircraft ideal for IMC training and operations, and the cruise speed and long range tanks provide excellent touring capability.