British Pilot Podcast
29 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Hosted by Aaron Henriques, a former British police officer and private pilot licence holder since 2010.
Aaron has decided to start his professional flying training and will be sharing his own experiences throughout his Commercial Pilots training course, ATPL exams, his flying experiences, aviation industry news, job opportunities and much more.
Follow Aaron on Instagram @AaronHenray or visit his website www.aaronhenray.com.
If you'd like to be on the podcast, email [email protected].
DISCLAIMER: (Because I have to really...)
I'm only sharing my own personal experiences and beliefs which may not always be 100% accurate but I will try to make it as accurate as possible. You should seek advice from professional sources yourself and not try to sue me or anything if it doesn’t work out for you in the same way as it has for me or any guests on the podcast!
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Episodes
My experience on the UK's first 5-day PPL ground school and CAA pilot exams with Ice Helicopters
March 23, 2022 07:23 - 39 minutes - 37.8 MBI was on the UK's first PPL ground school intensive course delivered in just 5-days by Ice Helicopters at London Elstree aerodrome EGTR! Listen now to find out more about why I decided to take the PPL ground school training course to convert from aeroplanes to helicopters, the private pilot exam training received on each day, how 200 hours of pilot training was crammed into just 5 days, my brutally honest feedback on the course structure and the all-important results from the students who ...
Finally! Helicopter PPL(H) ground school training booked with Ice Helicopters at Elstree aerodrome in London
February 12, 2022 08:46 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBSubscribe & Listen to learn more about helicopter pilot ground school training requirements in the UK with Aaron Henriques. Aaron talks about... » How and why I decided to choose Ice Helicopters for my PPL(H) helicopter ground school training » What 9 exams you need to take to pass for your PPL(H) helicopter pilot license in the UK » Why you won't need to take all of the exams if you already have a UK issued PPL(A) pilot license for aeroplanes » The expected costs of helicopter PPL...
FAA License Holders Deadline To Keep Flying In UK Airspace With A CAA UK Part-FCL Conversion
December 20, 2021 10:54 - 9 minutes - 9.67 MBThe UK CAA is changing the rules for FAA private pilot license holders living in the United Kingdom. Hear why you may now need a UK part-FCL license to continue to fly planes (including multi-engine) and helicopters in the United Kingdom. You can see the full information on this link: https://www.caa.co.uk/Commercial-industry/Pilot-licences/Non-UK-licences/Recognition-of-ICAO-third-country-licences-in-UK-airspace/ 💰 Want to help Aaron keep producing this podcast? Leave a Tip of any...
UK General Aviation Flying & Private Pilot Training Flights Schools To Start Again Soon!
March 02, 2021 16:23 - 11 minutes - 8.86 MBThe 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 and pictures. 💰 Want to help Aaron keep producing this podcast? Leave a Tip of any amount here https://aaronhenriques.com/tip Do you have a story to share? Something you’d like to hear on this podca...
Student PPL Pilot Update On SkyEcho 2 CAA Rebate & What iPad to use with SkyDemon or Foreflight
February 25, 2021 09:09 - 16 minutes - 14.3 MBSome 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 scheme! Tune in to find out more... it's going to be a good one! 💰 Want to help Aaron keep producing this podcast? Leave a Tip of any amount here https://aaronhenriques.com/tip Want to know more?...
Learning to become a private pilot? Your PPL flight training school is PROBABLY opening again after coronavirus lockdown
February 25, 2021 07:00 - 5 minutes - 4.55 MBWith 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 aviation videos and pictures. Do you have a story to share? Something you’d like to hear on this podcast? Why not get in touch! Message me on Instagram @AaronHenray 💰 Want to help Aaron keep produ...
UK General Aviation Update & Urgent News On The Rebate For Sky Echo 2 by uAvioni
February 08, 2021 13:07 - 20 minutes - 17.2 MBHey 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 record this on my iPhone and there will be very little (or no) editing, so be prepared for the odd slip-up or swear! If you’re easily offended… find another podcast. Thanks! In This Episode... I gi...
Switching ATPL Full-Time Training to Bristol Ground School Distance Learning
December 06, 2020 14:04 - 17 minutes - 14.4 MBI'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 training courses which is more expensive than you may think. *** Hey I’m Aaron Henriques, a British night rated aeroplane private pilot, doing my professional flight training and learning for my h...
Should I Get PPL Flying Experience Before Doing My ATPL Modular or Integrated Flying Training? Your question is answered
November 18, 2020 08:56 - 16 minutes - 14 MBWARNING: 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 Instagram @AaronHenray. I’m also a british business person and here to share an honest account of my flying journey with you! I record this on my iPhone and there will be very little (or no) editi...
Should I Get PPL Flying Experience Before Doing My ATPL Modular or Integrated Flying Training
November 18, 2020 08:56 - 16 minutes - 14 MBWARNING: 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 Instagram @AaronHenray. I’m also a british business person and here to share an honest account of my flying journey with you! I record this on my iPhone and there will be very little (or no) editi...
Flying a North Weald Flying Group Cessna 172 & My First Helicopter PPL Lesson with ICE Helicopters
September 11, 2020 15:27 - 15 minutes - 13.6 MBI'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/tip Want to know more? Follow me on Instagram @AaronHenray and see my latest videos and pictures or get in touch. Are Your Also An Entrepreneur? Listen to my business podcast Get Growing On...
Got My Pilot Wings Back And Quit ATPL Commercial Pilot Training...For A While Anyway!
August 23, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes - 27.4 MBIt'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 pictures or get in touch. Are Your Also An Entrepreneur? Listen to my business podcast Opportunity Awaits https://aaronhenriques.com/podcast 💰 Want to help Aaron keep producing this podcast? Leave...
Got My Wings Back And Quit ATPL Training...For A While Anyway!
August 23, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes - 27.4 MBIt'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 pictures or get in touch. Are Your Also An Entrepreneur? Listen to my business podcast Get Growing Online on Apple, Spotify or your favourite podcast player. Do you have a story to share? Would you...
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.
June 29, 2020 07:30 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBMy 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 of time if you want your night rating. Finally hear why you must have a night rating before you can start your commercial pilot training. Want to know more? Follow me on Instagram @AaronHenray an...
Update On Commercial Pilot Flying Training & How [ONE WORD] On My PPL Licence Cost Me £127
June 16, 2020 07:52 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBHere 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 schools in the UK. Finally, hear how adding a single word to my private pilot's license cost me £127! Want to know more? Follow me on Instagram @AaronHenray and see my latest videos and pictures o...
Tough ATPL Training Decision & [QUESTION] Should I Get A Gliding Licence Before Commercial Pilot Training?
June 01, 2020 07:52 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBIn 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 you into the top airlines at the end of your flying training. Hear my answer to a question from a listener on Instagram @jak_trela about getting a gliding pilots licence to help him get more familiar...
Do YOU need a A levels (or a Degree) to be a Commercial Pilot?
April 27, 2020 13:39 - 22 minutes - 19.7 MBIn 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 starting your 14 ATPL exams! Want to know more or get in touch? Follow me on Instagram @AaronHenray and see my latest videos and pictures or get in touch. 💰 Want to help Aaron keep producin...
Coronavirus LOCKDOWN (2020) how it's affecting ATPL students
March 24, 2020 11:10 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBThe coronavirus is having a HUGE impact on the aviation industry. I share my own experience of being an ATPL Commercial Pilot Student and the measures being taken by my flight school. Also In This Episode... » How aviation and other business is being impacted, including my own businesses! » Why the generation who can't understand NO need to rethink their career choice. » Night rating relief 💰 Want to help Aaron keep producing this podcast? Leave a Tip of any amount here https://a...
ATPL Module 1 Results Are In and I'm Shocked!
March 07, 2020 14:18 - 12 minutes - 7.42 MBAfter a long week at the CAA in Gatwick, the Module 1 ATPL exams are now complete! I'll reveal my results and why I was so shocked! 💰 Want to help Aaron keep producing this podcast? Leave a Tip of any amount here https://aaronhenriques.com/tip Are Your Also An Entrepreneur? Listen to my business podcast Opportunity Awaits https://aaronhenriques.com/podcast
First CAA exam done and it wasn't what I expected!
March 02, 2020 17:03 - 11 minutes - 13.1 MBI took my first ever CAA ATPL pilots exam and share what it was like for me along with some unexpected developments on the first day. If you're relying on the question banks then you need to listen and take note!
First CAA commercial pilot ATPL exam done and it wasn't what I expected!
March 02, 2020 17:03 - 11 minutes - 13.1 MBI took my first ever CAA ATPL pilots exam and share what it was like for me along with some unexpected developments on the first day. If you're relying on the question banks then you need to listen and take note! 💰 Want to help Aaron keep producing this podcast? Leave a Tip of any amount here https://aaronhenriques.com/tip Are Your Also An Entrepreneur? Listen to my business podcast Opportunity Awaits https://aaronhenriques.com/podcast
How my ATPL class scored a crazy average exam result and Stormy nights
February 28, 2020 06:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBIt has been a tough few weeks, with many ups and down's but we're finally here at the end of the first ATPL module with exams looming and fighting against the weather to complete night flying before the season ends. We're all examed out and today I'm sharing the mock exam results along with the crazy surprise exam results and more. In This Episode... » The crazy exam results of my class and how it changed in under a week. » How the storms could end up costing me a lot of extra money ...
How my class scored a crazy average exam result and Stormy nights
February 28, 2020 06:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBIt has been a tough few weeks, with many ups and down's but we're finally here at the end of the first ATPL module with exams looming and fighting against the weather to complete night flying before the season ends. We're all examed out and today I'm sharing the mock exam results along with the crazy surprise exam results and more. In This Episode... » The crazy exam results of my class and how it changed in under a week. » How the storms could end up costing me a lot of extra money ...
RTFQ... A pilot training class of failures!
February 03, 2020 04:00 - 9 minutes - 9.91 MBI'm Aaron Henriques a British pilot & business person here to share my journey as I strive to become a professional pilot starting at the age of 33 years old! I’ll be sharing an honest account that I hope will be useful to the many people who can only dream of becoming a professional pilot and inviting on some guest speakers. There will be very little editing so be prepared for the odd slip-up or swear! If you’re easily offended… find another podcast. In This Episode... » How many out ...
RTFQ... A class of failures!
February 03, 2020 04:00 - 9 minutes - 9.91 MBI'm Aaron Henriques a British pilot & business person here to share my journey as I strive to become a professional pilot starting at the age of 33 years old! I’ll be sharing an honest account that I hope will be useful to the many people who can only dream of becoming a professional pilot and inviting on some guest speakers. There will be very little editing so be prepared for the odd slip-up or swear! If you’re easily offended… find another podcast. In This Episode... » How many out ...
Why I Wanted To Quit ATPL Training & Why My Class 1 Pilot Medical Was NOT Issued!
January 26, 2020 11:11 - 17 minutes - 18 MB» Why I wasn't issued with a Class 1 Pilot Medical certificate » What stopped me from quitting ATPL's after 2 weeks » What my commercial pilot instructor really thought of my flying ability after 4 years of no flying. » My thoughts on distance learning vs a full-time ATPL course. 💰 Want to help Aaron keep producing this podcast? Leave a Tip of any amount here https://aaronhenriques.com/tip Are Your Also An Entrepreneur? Listen to my business podcast Opportunity Awaits http...
Living on an Airfield in Essex
December 27, 2019 09:18 - 9 minutes - 10 MBI'm Aaron Henriques a British pilot & business person here to share my journey as I strive to become a professional pilot starting at the age of 33 years old! I’ll be sharing an honest account that I hope will be useful to the many people who can only dream of becoming a professional pilot and inviting on some guest speakers. There will be very little editing so be prepared for the odd slip-up or swear! If you’re easily offended… find another podcast. In This Episode... » Sold the h...
Why I’ve Decided to Become a Professional Pilot
November 26, 2019 13:36 - 26 minutes - 25.1 MBI'm Aaron Henriques a British pilot & business person here to share my journey as I strive to become a professional pilot starting at the age of 33 years old! I’ll be sharing an honest account that I hope will be useful to the many people who can only dream of becoming a professional pilot and inviting on some guest speakers. There will be very little editing so be prepared for the odd slip-up or swear! If you’re easily offended… find another podcast. In This Episode... » As it say...
What this British Pilot podcast is all about - A brief introduction
November 16, 2019 11:38 - 14 minutes - 12.6 MBI'm Aaron Henriques a British pilot & business person here to share my journey as I strive to become a professional pilot starting at the age of 33 years old! I’ll be sharing an honest account that I hope will be useful to the many people who can only dream of becoming a professional pilot and inviting on some guest speakers. There will be very little editing so be prepared for the odd slip-up or swear! If you’re easily offended… find another podcast. In This Episode... » Introduct...