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Hosted by Michael Frecklington · 🇺🇸 US · EN-GB · 28 episodes
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Take to the skies with The U.K. Private Pilots Licence Podcast — your friendly guide to general aviation across Britain. Whether you’re training for your PPL, brushing up on radio calls, or planning your first cross-country, we bring you expert tips, real-world flying stories, and practical advice from pilots, instructors, and air traffic controllers.From flight planning to airspace, weather to airmanship, this podcast keeps it clear, current, and conversational — the perfect companion in the cockpit or on your commute.New episodes weekly.Fly smarter. Fly safer. Fly U.K.
Michael Frecklington hosts The U.K. PPL - Private Pilots Licence Podcast ✈️, a leisure show with 28 episodes published.
Season 10 Episode 11 – FRTOL Ready – Pause And Answer Mock Flight: Fenland To Wickenby In this interactive episode we run through a realistic UK CAA FRTOL practical test scenario from Fenland to Wickenby — exactly the st
Episode 8 — Human Factors & Aeronautical Decision Making: Why Good Pilots Still Make Bad Decisions In this episode of the PPL Prep Podcast, we explore one of the most important — and most overlooked — subjects in aviatio
Episode 7 — Operational Flight Planning & Cross-Country Planning: The Flight Starts Long Before Engine Start In this episode of the PPL Prep Podcast, we explore the real-world planning and decision making that happens be
Episode 6 — Fuel Planning & Fuel Management: The Accident That Starts Slowly In this episode of the PPL Prep Podcast, we explore one of the most important — and most underestimated — parts of safe flying: fuel planning a
Episode 5 — Landing Performance: The Runway Disappears Fast In this episode of the PPL Prep Podcast, we explore one of the most underestimated parts of flying — landing performance. Many pilots focus heavily on take-off
Episode 4 — Take-Off Performance: Will It Actually Climb? In this episode of the PPL Prep Podcast, we explore one of the most safety-critical parts of flight planning — take-off performance. Just because an aircraft leav
Episode 3 — Density Altitude: The Hidden Performance Killer In this episode of the PPL Prep Podcast, we explore one of the most underestimated dangers in light aircraft flying — density altitude. Why can an aircraft perf
Episode 1 — Aircraft Performance: The Foundation of Safe Flying Why do some aircraft leap off the runway while others struggle to climb away? In this first episode of the PPL Prep Podcast, we explore the fundamentals of
In this episode, we take you through the final step of your PPL navigation journey — the written navigation exam. Learn what’s covered, how to prepare, what tools you’ll need, and top tips to pass first time. The ultimat
In this final navigation episode, we bring everything together — route planning, chart work, flight logs, diversion techniques, and examiner expectations. A practical, confidence-building guide to help you pass your U.K.
In this episode, we explore the use of moving map systems in general aviation — how they work, their advantages, their limitations, and how to integrate them safely into VFR navigation. Learn how to make the most of apps
In this episode, we explore GNSS — the satellite systems that power GPS navigation in aviation. Learn how it works, how it integrates with flight planning, its limitations, and how pilots use it for both en-route navigat
In this episode, we explore GNSS — the satellite systems that power GPS navigation in aviation. Learn how it works, how it integrates with flight planning, its limitations, and how pilots use it for both en-route navigat
In this episode, we put theory into practice — using VORs, NDBs, DME, and GPS together in real navigation scenarios. You’ll learn how to set up, interpret, and cross-check your instruments during flight, how to intercept
In this episode, we explore how radar works and how air traffic controllers use it to keep aircraft safe and separated. You’ll learn about primary and secondary radar, transponders, SSR codes, and the different radar-bas
In this episode, we explore the basics of radio navigation for U.K. PPL students — understanding how beacons like VORs, NDBs, and DME work, and how to use them to track, fix your position, and stay orientated in the air.
In this episode, we look at special navigation situations that go beyond the standard syllabus — including navigation at night, coastal navigation, mountain flying, and using advanced aids like GPS overlays and visual wa
In this episode, we look at special navigation situations that go beyond the standard syllabus — including navigation at night, coastal navigation, mountain flying, and using advanced aids like GPS overlays and visual wa
In this episode, we explore how radio navigation aids — like VORs, NDBs, and GPS — help pilots confirm their position and navigate accurately. You’ll learn what each system does, how to interpret cockpit instruments, and
In this episode, we cover one of the most vital aspects of real-world flying — handling diversions and dealing with being uncertain of your position. Learn how to replan in the air, choose safe alternates, calculate new
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The U.K. PPL - Private Pilots Licence Podcast ✈️ is hosted by Michael Frecklington. The show is categorised under leisure (aviation) and has published 28 episodes.
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