Try Not to Crash
"Try Not to Crash". The last thing my instructor said when I went solo. Sound familiar?
Join me as I chat about the ups and downs of learning to fly general aviation from the perspective of an older student pilot. From my near misses to my big mistakes, from what not to do's to things you should do, I have probably cocked them all up.
This podcast could also be titled 'how not to gain a PPL'. So learn from my mistakes, but do not do what I tell you - I am not a flight instructor.
Never use the internet to learn to fly, it will only teach you how to crash!
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 8 minutes
- Episodes
- 7
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
3 Years as a Pilot - where did I go wrong?
What if the thrill of soaring through the skies is occasionally shadowed by the turbulence of criticism and life’s obligations? Join me, Wayne, as I take you on a journey through the hi…
Try not to Crash -- The rest is easy.
Welcome to Try Not To Crash, my journey into the aviation work as a 55 year novice pilot.
Join me, as I humorously recount my journey through the world of general aviation in the UK. Fr…
Missing in Action :: Where's Wayne been???
Have you ever had those days when the universe seems to conspire against you, grounding your plans and testing your patience? Well, strap in and tune in, because that's been the theme o…
The Price of Take-Off: Unveiling the Financial Journey of Private Pilot Training
Ever wondered how heavy your wallet needs to be to take to the skies? Buckle up, as I take you on a financial voyage into the world of pilot training. From the adrenaline-pumping trial …
Navigating Your Path to the Pilot's Seat: Insights into Starting Flight Training
Have you ever dreamt of touching the clouds and commanding the skies? Your journey to the captain's seat begins here, as I help to unfold the map to your flying aspirations.
The runway …
Top Tips for Student Pilots
Top tips that every student pilot should know before starting learning to fly.
There is lots of advice out there, but these are a few tips that I found hightly useful in my quest to lear…
Learning to Fly :: Gaining a night rating
Learing to fly is great until you find you cannot fly at night - for that you need a 'Night Rating'. 5 hours of instruction, cross country, navigation and a few full stop landings is al…