Future Pilot’s Course

£499.00

For all aspiring future pilots of any age. Book our 5 hour training course which teach you all the basics of being a pilot.

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How does it work?

Using our light aircraft flight simulator you will learn the fundamental basics of a Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL) and once completed you will be able to taxi, take-off, fly a circuit, navigate and land a light aircraft. The course which is run by a fully qualified experienced pilot enables you to develop light aircraft handling skills and learn about operating the aircraft correctly and safely.

Once enrolled on the course you will be sent all the required course work needed to complete the theory of flying.

The course modules for the Future Pilot’s Course are:

Principles of flight
Instrumentation
Emergencies
Meteorology
Navigation

1 – Principles of Flight

All the basic controls and the related physics theories behind how an aircraft moves on the ground and in the air.

Primary & Secondary Effects of Controls
Aircraft structure & how aero engines work
Straight & Level Flight
Climbing and Descending
Stalling & Recovery

2 – Instrumentation

The instruments and gauges required to fly in bad weather where external visibility is slim to none.

Level flight
Climbing
Descending & Turning
Position finding using VOR/DME
Rate 1 turns & the basic holding pattern
Flying an approach in low visibility

3 – Emergencies

How to think like a pilot. Dealing with emergencies while maintaining control in high stress situations

Bird strikes
Electrical failure
Engine failure after take off
Engine failure at altitude including engine fire
Radio Failure
Abandoned take off, Go-around

4 – Meteorology

The study of weather and its effect on flying.

Understanding the weather
On route diversion planning (VFR)
VOR Tracking
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) flight from Carlisle to Newcastle

5 – Navigation

The knowledge required to plan and fly a wind-corrected route from point to point

Visual flight rules (VFR) navigation planning and radio calls
Newcastle to Carlisle flight
Durham Tees to Newcastle flight
Solo flight

The course is offered as a one to one individual course and can be taken at a pace that suits you, however we recommend 2 x 2.5 hour sessions; there is no pressure to complete the course in a set time. Additional lessons are available if required.

On completion of the “Future Pilot’s Course” you will qualify as a Flight Sim Centre “Private Pilot” and gain your virtual Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL) wings. This course will comprehensively teach you how to operate our light aircraft simulator and its systems.

Why not combine the Future Pilot Course with our Boeing 737 Virtual Type Rating course together and save money.

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