Latest Student Aviation Podcast Episodes

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Episode 30: Hunter Dunlop - Gets His Commercial License

Time in Flight - July 20, 2021 06:04 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
Hunter Dunlap-Getting Commercial during Covid This guest has been on the show before during the 2018 Oshkosh Air show, were recorded under the wing. The reason Hunter has returned to the show is that he has reached a major aviation milestone and earned his Commercial pilots license. As a non-c...

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79: Just Another 'Fun' Observer

In The Pattern Podcast - June 21, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
We are joined by special guest "My Buddy Keith" Roberts. He joints us to chat about training at Lake Havasu for COPA to Airventure Formation flying with Mark. Plus, Chris and Keith take a trip to the Grand Canyon.  Links COPA to Airventure Keith Roberts Facebook Grand Canyon Flight Pictures ...

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78: It was logged as an Occurrence

In The Pattern Podcast - June 14, 2021 13:54 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
Brad, Chris, and John chat about shaking off the rust on some recent flights and Oshkosh 2021 plans. Links KIWA Airport Diagram KIWA Satellite Map Metroliner Cirrus Midair Geodesics on the Earth Email us at [email protected] with any questions, comments, or critiques. https:...

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Tom's Training Tale

Logbook Memories - April 12, 2021 22:16 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
In this episode, Tom shares the story of that one time when his training really paid off. Tom Frick is a CFI who ensures his flight training students are fully competent in the execution of emergency procedures. His own experience, which he talks about in this episode, demonstrates the imperati...

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Cockpits & Cocktails

Logbook Memories - March 31, 2021 01:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
In this episode, the cast of the Cockpits & Cocktails podcast shares some of their favorite aviation stories. Our friends Fly Allyssa and Natalie "Fly Girl" Kelley are both huge advocates for aviation. Their own podcast should also be added to your subscription list.   Check out their show at ...

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Episode 29: James Onieal - Owner of Raven Career Development & Pilot for Navaid Certification

Time in Flight - March 28, 2021 17:42 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
In this episode, our guest is James Onieal who has a wide variety of pilot experience from flight instructing at Embry Riddle, flying turbo-props at Colgan Air, Embraers 170s at Republic as well as being the youngest pilot hired and subsequently furloughed from Netjets. He currently does navaid ...

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UK General Aviation Flying & Private Pilot Training Flights Schools To Start Again Soon!

British Pilot Podcast - March 02, 2021 16:23 - 11 minutes
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   Follow me on Instagram @AaronHenray and see my latest aviation videos a...

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Student PPL Pilot Update On SkyEcho 2 CAA Rebate & What iPad to use with SkyDemon or Foreflight

British Pilot Podcast - February 25, 2021 09:09 - 16 minutes
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 sch...

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Learning to become a private pilot? Your PPL flight training school is PROBABLY opening again after coronavirus lockdown

British Pilot Podcast - February 25, 2021 07:00 - 5 minutes
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 me on Instagram @AaronHenray and see my latest...

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UK General Aviation Update & Urgent News On The Rebate For Sky Echo 2 by uAvioni

British Pilot Podcast - February 08, 2021 13:07 - 20 minutes
Hey I’m Aaron Henriques, a British night rated aeroplane private pilot, doing my professional flight training and learning for my helicopter PPL. You can find me on Instagram @AaronHenray. I’m also a british business person and here to share an honest account of my flying journey with you!  I ...

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77: Glides Like a Manhole Cover

In The Pattern Podcast - January 27, 2021 12:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
The gang returns and surprise! Turns out we didn't do a lot of flying in 2020. Yet, we still had a few fun flights and discuss some other aviation themed topics (and some non aviation) in this episode of the In The Pattern Podcast.  Email us at [email protected] with any questions...

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Episode 28: Austin Kaminski - Regional Airline Captain

Time in Flight - January 06, 2021 15:07 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
This episode’s guest is Austin Kaminski, who is a native of Northern Virginia and is now a captain at a regional airline. Austin discusses how the National Air and Space Museum really inspired him to pursue aviation as a career. As a child, his father would also take him down to Gravelly Point, ...

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76: Greg Brown's Flying Carpet

In The Pattern Podcast - December 25, 2020 01:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
Links: Greg Brown's Flying Carpet Blog The Turbine Pilot's Flight Manual The Way Things Work Greg Brown Article: Runaway Autopilot Greg Brown's Student Pilot Pep Talk Group Greg's Books GregBrownFlyingCarpet on Instagram GregBrownFlyingCarpet on Facebook Greg Brown's Flying Carpet Boo...

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Switching ATPL Full-Time Training to Bristol Ground School Distance Learning

British Pilot Podcast - December 06, 2020 14:04 - 17 minutes
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 t...

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Should I Get PPL Flying Experience Before Doing My ATPL Modular or Integrated Flying Training? Your question is answered

British Pilot Podcast - November 18, 2020 08:56 - 16 minutes
WARNING: Apologies!!!! I received a call midway through that interrupted my flow. Hopefully, everything still makes sense!   Hey I’m Aaron Henriques, a British night rated aeroplane private pilot, doing my professional flight training and learning for my helicopter PPL. You can find me on Ins...

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Should I Get PPL Flying Experience Before Doing My ATPL Modular or Integrated Flying Training

British Pilot Podcast - November 18, 2020 08:56 - 16 minutes
WARNING: Apologies!!!! I received a call midway through that interrupted my flow. Hopefully, everything still makes sense!   Hey I’m Aaron Henriques, a British night rated aeroplane private pilot, doing my professional flight training and learning for my helicopter PPL. You can find me on Ins...

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Episode 27: Covid-19 = A Year In Review 2020

Time in Flight - October 30, 2020 01:58 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
COVID-19 Follow up Episode. In this show Peter Teuten and I look back at our initial predictions of how the Corona Virus would affect the aviation industry back in March of this year. Now in October, we saw that the TSA passenger numbers hit over 1 million in a given day for the first time since...

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Flying a North Weald Flying Group Cessna 172 & My First Helicopter PPL Lesson with ICE Helicopters

British Pilot Podcast - September 11, 2020 15:27 - 15 minutes
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!   💰 Want to help Aaron keep producing this podcast? Leave a Tip of any amount here https://aaronhenriques.com/ti...

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Got My Pilot Wings Back And Quit ATPL Commercial Pilot Training...For A While Anyway!

British Pilot Podcast - August 23, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes
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 pict...

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Got My Wings Back And Quit ATPL Training...For A While Anyway!

British Pilot Podcast - August 23, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes
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 pict...

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75: Breaking Action Ice Rink

In The Pattern Podcast - July 26, 2020 16:42 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
In this pre-pandemic episode (sorry for the delay!) we discuss Flight Reviews, new airplane purchases, and sadly, the Oshkosh that wasn't to be. To all our listeners stay safe and hope you get to practice some extreme social distancing a few thousand feet off the ground.  Email us at podcast@in...

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Trevor's Travels

Logbook Memories - July 22, 2020 01:09 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Trevor Simoneau shares with the story of his very first GA flight as a participant in EAA Young Eagles, which led to his journey to becoming a private pilot. To wrap up the episode Trevor shares his next big adventure with us. You don't want to miss this. Trevor started his journey into general...

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Dave's Dissimilar Duet

Logbook Memories - July 15, 2020 09:02 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Dave Pascoe, founder of LiveATC.net, shares a story about relocating a couple of airplanes back home. Two dissimilar airplanes, two pilots, and a week to get home. If you like listening to live air traffic control feeds, check out http://LiveATC.net. The LiveATC app is also available for iPhone...

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How to get a Night Rating on your Private Pilot Licence & How much learning to fly planes at night costs. PLUS Why you NEED it for Commercial Pilot Training.

British Pilot Podcast - June 29, 2020 07:30 - 11 minutes
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 ...

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Episode 26: Bill Sivley - Newly Certified Flight Instructor & His First In-Air Emergency

Time in Flight - June 22, 2020 21:05 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
This episode’s guest is Bill Sivley, who at age 53, recently earned his Flight Instructors License. The very next day, Bill was flying an aircraft he is part owner in, and experienced an in-air emergency. The engine of his C182 stopped functioning properly. Bill describes what happened in the 5 ...

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Update On Commercial Pilot Flying Training & How [ONE WORD] On My PPL Licence Cost Me £127

British Pilot Podcast - June 16, 2020 07:52 - 11 minutes
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 sch...

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Episode 25: Tyler Dodson - Regional Airline Captain by Age 24

Time in Flight - June 05, 2020 13:22 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
This show’s guest is Tyler Dodson, a Captain that I recently flew with at a Regional Airline. He got his start in flying in high school and perused his aviation career by flight instruction and flying King Airs. He was hired as a regional pilot on his 21st birthday. He made captain by age 24 and...

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Tough ATPL Training Decision & [QUESTION] Should I Get A Gliding Licence Before Commercial Pilot Training?

British Pilot Podcast - June 01, 2020 07:52 - 33 minutes
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 L3 Harris and CAE are not the only places that will get y...

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Episode 24: Will Kool - Regional Airline Captain and Life During COVID-19

Time in Flight - April 30, 2020 00:29 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
Will Kool joins us this episode to discuss how he got into aviation and how in his quest to achieve this dream of flying, took him to many places around the country and to many different jobs, so aviation some not. He also goes on to discuss his unique perspective of the COVID-19 virus, since hi...

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Do YOU need a A levels (or a Degree) to be a Commercial Pilot?

British Pilot Podcast - April 27, 2020 13:39 - 22 minutes
In today's episode I answer a question for a podcast listener about if you need to go back to school to get GCSE's, A-Levels or even a degree to become a commercial pilot. Hear what British Airways and Ryanair think about the importance of your school grades in 2020 and what MUST do before sta...