From Zero Hours To Flight Deck - 19 Steps to Becoming an Airline Pilot
Plus, a flight to one of the most enigmatic landscapes in England, general aviation news and the weather forecast for the first days of spring.
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Hey there 👋
Welcome to our fourth episode of The Pilot’s Logbook - a podcast companion for private pilots in the UK and Europe!
Thank you so much for listening and for all the fantastic messages we’ve been receiving. We really appreciate it, and we truly hope you’ll continue to find our show a great companion for your passion for aviation.
In This Week’s Episode
Steph Burn
We've had an inspiring conversation with airline pilot Steph Burn. Her story is truly remarkable. When Steph was five, she decided she wanted to become an airline pilot. But with training costing over £100,000, her family couldn't afford to pay for it. So, how has she done it? 12 years of commitment and working two and three jobs up to 90 hours a week.
And now, she's dedicated herself to helping people from all walks of life, regardless of their financial situation, to achieve their dream of becoming commercial pilots.
Also in this episode:
We catch up on the latest aviation news headlines that are relevant to you:
Dungeness - Some call it a paradise, others a desert. It's loved by many and a place that will leave you wondering, "How on earth did this place come to be?". In this episode, we fly to Lydd to explore one of the most enigmatic landscapes in the U.K.
Extras 🎉
If you are a paid subscriber, you can watch our RNP final approach to Lydd Airport and have a chance to win our exclusive Pilot’s sweatshirt! We also share details of our next Travel Plans Live.
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Our landing at Lydd Airport (RNP Approach)
Travel Plans
As a subscriber, you also have full access to our Travel Plans Podcast. Part toolkit, part love letter to travel, this is a deep dive into each destination with curated guides, immersive podcasts and live Q&A.
In the last episode, we flew to Dungeness, where we uncovered little-known war secrets, spoke with long-term residents and visited the home and garden of one of Britain’s most influential film directors.
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Next Travel Plans Live, 10th of March, 8 PM
Fancy a chat about Dungeness? Or maybe you've got some flight planning questions? Or just want to talk about some of our favourite podcast bits? Come join me for a live Q&A, 10th of March at 8 PM. We'll swap some stories, maybe plan a few flights, and just have a bit of a chat about aviation.
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Our next episode will drop on the 13th of March.
Until then, happy flying! ✈️
Fernando