Kiran

Trial Flight at The Pilot Centre

After not stepping into a cockpit for nearly seven years, I decided to book a trial flight at my chosen PPL flight school, The Pilot Centre at Denham Aerodrome. It was a significant moment for me, one that would determine whether my passion for flying and my dream of pursuing a career in aviation wereContinueContinue reading “Trial Flight at The Pilot Centre”

Scholarships and Support

Scholarship season is here, offering a fantastic opportunity to explore the range of support available to help turn the dream of flying into reality. This year marked my first time applying for any form of training scholarship. As a slightly older applicant, I only a handful of chances left to secure funded flying opportunities beforeContinueContinue reading “Scholarships and Support”

Choosing a flight school

When evaluating potential flight schools, I considered several key factors: Proximity to home Size and condition of the fleet Availability of aircraft and instructors Quality of instruction Track record of successful alumni Cost per hour for training Online presence and reputation Ability to work from the flight school (if) needed Online reviews e.g. Google, PPrune,ContinueContinue reading “Choosing a flight school”

Welcome aboard!

I’m Kiran, an aspiring Commercial Pilot taking the modular training route, all while balancing my current full-time career. This blog is my way of documenting the highs, lows, and everything in between as I work my way towards the flight deck. From the very first step to (hopefully) takeoff, I’ll be sharing every part ofContinueContinue reading “Welcome aboard!”