The Student Pilot Podcast

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The Student Pilot Podcast

My name is Simon Kalas, a UK flight school owner. Each week myself and my guests aim to inspire, motivate and support student pilots to achieving their goals of becoming a Private or Commercial Pilot. We discuss, warts and all, what it takes to learn to fly and beyond, sharing our experiences from our team and guests.

  1. My Journey From Student Pilot To Flight School Owner | Student Pilot Podcast #38

    NOV 16

    My Journey From Student Pilot To Flight School Owner | Student Pilot Podcast #38

    In this episode our friend from the USA Chris Gregory interviews Simon on Chris's podcast Final Approach. During the podcast we discuss my journey to becoming a private pilot, the reasons why I quit 3 times along the way, how I ended up owning the flight school I trained at amoungst other aviation chit chat. Chris is also curious to find out the differences flying in the UK to the USA.If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support. https://bu...

    28 min
  2. Talking sustainable flight training with Kerry Wilmot | The Student Pilot Podcast #EP 37

    OCT 5

    Talking sustainable flight training with Kerry Wilmot | The Student Pilot Podcast #EP 37

    In this episode we talk to Kerry Wilmot from Neboair about sustainable flight training and what the future of flight training may look like. We also talk about the Pipistrel range of aircraft, specifically the Velis Electro, the first certified electric training aircraft to the UK market.Kerry also talks about her work with Giraffes On Tour and Great Ormond Street Hospital.If you would like to book an Electric Flight Experience or Trial Lesson, all flights will raise £10 per flight for Giraff...

    37 min
  3. Warning - Don't compare your journey to others! | The Student Pilot Podcast #EP36

    MAR 31

    Warning - Don't compare your journey to others! | The Student Pilot Podcast #EP36

    Whilst it may be human nature to compare our progress to others, it can be counterproductive.We talk about why others journeys to becoming a licensed pilot can be vastly from your own. The key take away, is to focus on your progress and improvement, but celebrate others wins.If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support.We also have some FREE items to help you:Get our FREE learn to fly guide - 24 pages jam packed full of information you NEED...

    20 min
  4. Aviation Acronyms & Mnemonics | The Student Pilot Podcast #EP35

    MAR 3

    Aviation Acronyms & Mnemonics | The Student Pilot Podcast #EP35

    Learning the Acronyms & Mnemonics within aviation can be arduous, so we are creating a series to debunk the most common ones.If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support.We also have some FREE items to help you:Get our FREE learn to fly guide - 24 pages jam packed full of information you NEED to read before starting training. https://almat.co.uk/product/ulfg-aero/Book a FREE consultation: https://almat.co.uk/product/consultation/Book a ...

    17 min
  5. What Flight Equipment Do I Need? | The Student Pilot Podcast #EP34

    FEB 2

    What Flight Equipment Do I Need? | The Student Pilot Podcast #EP34

    One of the things overlooked when first starting flight training, is flight equipment.We go over what the minimum level of equipment required for PPL and LAPL, plus some optional Items. We cover when to get your equipment, how much it costs and where to get it from.If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support.Some useful links here:FREE Question Bank - PPL Expert: https://almat.co.uk/product/ppl-expert-interactive-study-tools/AFE starter pa...

    4 min
  6. HNY 2024 Your Student Pilot Motivation | The Student Pilot Podcast #EP33

    JAN 3

    HNY 2024 Your Student Pilot Motivation | The Student Pilot Podcast #EP33

    Happy New Year! We discuss your motivation as a student pilot, and how the New Year can provide a good time to reflect and re focus, to make better progress in the year ahead.If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support.We discuss the following:1.Where to start if you haven't yet started flight training2.When is the best time to start training?3.If you have already started and are struggling to make progress, how you can change this.We also...

    27 min
  7. Engineer, Airline Pilot And Author - A Fascinating Career | The Student Pilot Podcast #EP32

    12/16/2023

    Engineer, Airline Pilot And Author - A Fascinating Career | The Student Pilot Podcast #EP32

    On this episode we talk to Steve Ford about abut his fascinating aviation career, spanning several decades. From being inspired by his father as a young boy, he shares how his career evolved from engineer, to pilot, test pilot and more recently a published author.If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support.Watch here:https://youtu.be/m4sUsCEI0dYListen Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2094528/14146456You can buy Steve's books here: ht...

    19 min
  8. Navigating ATPL's Part Time | The Student Pilot Podcast #EP31

    11/18/2023

    Navigating ATPL's Part Time | The Student Pilot Podcast #EP31

    Phil Thomas, a former Almat student gives us some feedback on how he passed the ATPL exams on a part time basis, whilst in full time work.He shares some practical advice and tips to help you get through your ATPL's.If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support.Watch here: https: https://youtu.be/469ex_eODl8If you would like to support the channel, you can via Buy Me A Coffee. We appreciate your support.FAST TRACK OFFER 2023This years fast tr...

    25 min
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About

My name is Simon Kalas, a UK flight school owner. Each week myself and my guests aim to inspire, motivate and support student pilots to achieving their goals of becoming a Private or Commercial Pilot. We discuss, warts and all, what it takes to learn to fly and beyond, sharing our experiences from our team and guests.

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  • Creator
    Almat Flying Academy
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Almat Flying Academy Ltd
  • Show Website
    The Student Pilot Podcast

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