The last couple of lessons have focused on taxiing and then getting the aircraft into straight and level flight, and they have been a real step up in coordination and awareness. Taxiing has been harder than I expected. Steering the C152 on the ground with the rudder pedals felt manageable at first, but the differentialContinueContinue reading “PPL – Taxiing/ Straight and Level”
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PPL – Effects Of Controls
My first PPL lesson’s were on the Effects of Controls these were a good introduction back into flying. I felt comfortable quite quickly with the controls, and I think a lot of that came from the hours I spent playing games on the computer as a child. It seems those years with a joystick inContinueContinue reading “PPL – Effects Of Controls”
What is a Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL)?
This is the first step on the modular journey, it allows the holder to act as pilot-in-command of an aircraft for non-commercial purposes. Essentially, it’s the license that allows you to fly privately for leisure or personal reasons, not for pay. The following are the requirements to pass the PPL: Flying Hours 45 hours of instructionContinueContinue reading “What is a Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL)?”
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”
Modular Pilot Kiran 