Episode 02 — What It’s Like to Train for a Private Pilot Licence in the UK

⏱ Duration: 5 minutes
🎧 Also available on Apple Podcasts & Amazon Music

In this episode of Runway Talk, I explore what private pilot training in the UK is really like, from the first lessons and ground school to flying costs, challenges, and what new student pilots can expect.

Episode Highlights

  • What PPL training involves in the UK
  • First lessons and early flying experience
  • Ground school, exams, and flight progression
  • Costs, challenges, and what to expect

Read the full UK PPL training guide

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