The Pilot's Logbook Podcast

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From Zero Hours To Flight Deck - 19 Steps to Becoming an Airline Pilot

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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From Zero Hours To Flight Deck - 19 Steps to Becoming an Airline Pilot
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Airline Senior First Office Steph Burn tells us how to become a commercial pilot regardless of how much money you have to start with.

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. She went from experiencing homelessness as a child to working up to 90-hour weeks to fund her pilot training.

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:

    • Good News! Wolverhampton Airport is Back and Buzzing.

    • Gloucester Airport: New Rules and Booking Ahead

    • AVGAS Alert: Changes at Antwerp and a European Pilot’s Concern

  • 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.

In this episode, we fly to Lydd Airport and explore Dungeness.

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.

If you want to join, it’s only £6 for the whole year. Most importantly, your support helps us keep The Pilot's Logbook going.

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