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Pilots and First Officers in a cockpit learning

By Jennifer Cairns 12 Sep 2023 5 min read

3 of the hardest parts of being a new First Officer (that you won’t hear about in flight school)

This article comes from one of our Captain friends at Pilot Bible, who has been a Captain for a major airline and is now dedicating his time to supporting Pilots through his blog and other ventures......

Young female private pilot standing next to a plane at skyborne flight school

By Jennifer Cairns 09 Aug 2023 5 min read

How I Completed University and Became a Private Pilot Within Three Years

Meet Helin Sorgucu, a Modular Trainee Pilot at Skyborne Airline Academy. Helin is 22 years old and originally from South London. "Since I was a little child, my greatest ambition has...

Two pilots in a cockpit, passing a type rating in a plane

By Jennifer Cairns 02 Aug 2023 5 min read

Top Tips for UK Pilots to Ace Their Type Rating

Passing your type rating as a pilot is a crucial milestone in your aviation career. The type rating is a specialized training program that equips pilots with the necessary skills and knowledge to oper...

By Andy Vevers 27 Jul 2023 6 min read

International Day of Friendship: Ex-Pilot shares their story on working in aviation with their best friend!

As July takes flight, we eagerly anticipate the arrival of a day that exemplifies the very essence of harmony and collaboration - the International Day of Friendship on July 30th. Within the aviation...

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By Jennifer Cairns 20 Jul 2023 5 min read

Mastering Aviation Theory Tests: 7 Essential Tips for Success

Passing aviation theory tests is a crucial step towards becoming a certified pilot. These tests require comprehensive knowledge, attention to detail, and effective study strategies. Whether you'...

By Jennifer Cairns 06 Jul 2023 6 min read

Strategies for newly qualified pilots to boost flight hours in the UK

For newly qualified pilots, accumulating flight hours is crucial for advancing their careers and gaining experience, but is also one of the biggest challenges that they may face. In the United King...

Senior First Officer at DHL in the B777 cockpit

By Jennifer Cairns 15 Jun 2023 5 min read

How I became a Senior First Officer at DHL

Meet Shane, Senior First Officer B777 at DHL! Where did the dream start for you? As a kid, I grew up under the flight path of an airport in Brazil and always used to make the tim...

By Andy Vevers 05 Jun 2023 6 min read

The Challenges I Faced on my Journey to Flight Deck

What challenges did I face on the flight deck? My name is Joanne Jordan (nickname JoJo) and I'd like to share with you my experience as a pilot in the aviation industry which I've been fort...

Two pilots in the cockpit flying a plane

By Andy Vevers 01 Jun 2023 7 min read

My journey so far to achieve my goal of becoming a Pilot

We recently spoke with Taremwa Joshua, a Flight Operations & Management Graduate from Spacetech Aviation College. Taremwa tells us the career path he took to join the aviation industry, the challe...

By Andy Vevers 01 Jun 2023 7 min read

My journey to a pilot as a student at Skyborne Airline Academy

We recently spoke with Madison Dooley, a Student Pilot at Skyborne Airline Academy. Madison tells us the career path she took to join the aviation industry, the challenges she has faced, and advice sh...

By Jennifer Cairns 15 May 2023 5 min read

My Journey to the Flight Deck

Meet Oskar, Airline Pilot Cadet at Leading Edge Aviation. Oskar shares his story of how he came to have a seat in the Flight Deck and gives advice on how you can navigate your journey too. ...

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