British Pilot Podcast
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!
- Update frequency
- every 25 days
- Average duration
- 17 minutes
- Episodes
- 24
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2022
My experience on the UK's first 5-day PPL ground school and CAA pilot exams with Ice Helicopters
I 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 PP…
Finally! Helicopter PPL(H) ground school training booked with Ice Helicopters at Elstree aerodrome in London
Subscribe & 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 …
FAA License Holders Deadline To Keep Flying In UK Airspace With A CAA UK Part-FCL Conversion
The 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…
UK General Aviation Flying & Private Pilot Training Flights Schools To Start Again Soon!
The 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:/…
Student PPL Pilot Update On SkyEcho 2 CAA Rebate & What iPad to use with SkyDemon or Foreflight
Some 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…
Learning to become a private pilot? Your PPL flight training school is PROBABLY opening again after coronavirus lockdown
With 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 an…
UK General Aviation Update & Urgent News On The Rebate For Sky Echo 2 by uAvioni
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…
Switching ATPL Full-Time Training to Bristol Ground School Distance Learning
I'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 hav…
Should I Get PPL Flying Experience Before Doing My ATPL Modular or Integrated Flying Training? Your question is answered
WARNING: 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, do…
Flying a North Weald Flying Group Cessna 172 & My First Helicopter PPL Lesson with ICE Helicopters
I'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 Aa…
Got My Pilot Wings Back And Quit ATPL Commercial Pilot Training...For A While Anyway!
It'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…
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.
My 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…
Update On Commercial Pilot Flying Training & How [ONE WORD] On My PPL Licence Cost Me £127
Here 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…
Tough ATPL Training Decision & [QUESTION] Should I Get A Gliding Licence Before Commercial Pilot Training?
In 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 fi…
Do YOU need a A levels (or a Degree) to be a Commercial Pilot?
In 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 a…
Coronavirus LOCKDOWN (2020) how it's affecting ATPL students
The 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 E…
ATPL Module 1 Results Are In and I'm Shocked!
After 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 …
First CAA commercial pilot ATPL exam done and it wasn't what I expected!
I 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 …
How my ATPL class scored a crazy average exam result and Stormy nights
It 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 …
RTFQ... A pilot training class of failures!
I'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 …