Welcome back to The Pilot’s Logbook - a podcast companion for private pilots in the UK and Europe.In this week’s episode, we deal with one of the biggest concerns of any pilot: the possibility of losing our medical certificate. Our guest today is Stefan Drury, a real go-to name for excellent aviation content.Stefan's popular YouTube channel is packed with fascinating stories and traveladventures, including his epic pilot series flying his Cirrus across Australia, Europe,and the US.Then, early in 2024, Stefan faced a significant setback with a brain tumourdiagnosis and the loss of his medical. It's been truly inspiring to see how Stefan has approached losing his medical, having to stop flying as a pilot (not knowing what the future held), and how he's moved forward.In this episode, Stefan shares his insights on navigating that moment, discovering hope and new adventures.In this episode, we also cover:News and Views: We catch up on the latest aviation news headlines that are relevant to you.Weather Forecast: We look into the forecast for the next couple of weeks."Ask Amanda!": Amanda Rhodes, a NATS Air Traffic Controller, answers our listeners' questions about Luton zone transit.Links and Resources:CAA Consultation on Moving Maps Stefan Drury's YouTube Channel Stefan's Patreon PageSubscribe to The Pilot's Logbook for Extra Content Travel Plans Podcast Send us a text - note we aren’t able to reply. If you wish a reply, please mention your email address.Support the showGet our newsletter for free here.
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The Pilot's Logbook: UK's Top GA Podcast & Your ATC Questions
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Anatomy of an Airspace Infringement
Welcome back to The Pilot’s Logbook - a podcast companion for private pilots in the UK and Europe.In this week’s episode, we had a fascinating chat with NATS Air Traffic Controller, Amanda Rhodes. Amanda is an approach radar controller based at Swanwick, looking after the airspace around Stansted and Luton Airports.With nearly 25 years of experience, she's one of the best-known controllers in the UK and is nicknamed by many pilots as 'the happy controller.'If you've ever wondered what really happens when someone infringes controlled airspace, today, Amanda pulls back the curtain and reveals the immediate, behind-the-scenes actions taken by ATC. We'll hear about the split-second decisions, the ripple effects, and even how it impacts the controllers themselves.Also, we're thrilled to announce that Amanda has generously offered to answer your questions about ATC and controlled airspace in future episodes. So, if you have any burning questions, please check below for the link that says "Send a text"—just click on that and fire away! We'll be choosing some questions for Amanda to answer in upcoming shows.In this episode, we also cover:News and Views: We catch up on the latest aviation news headlines that are relevant to you.Weather Forecast: We look into the forecast for the next couple of weeks.Dungeness: we fly back to one of the most enigmatic landscapes in England.Links and Resources:Save Nottingham Airport Campaign New Robinson HelicopterElectronic Travel Authorization for most people travelling to the UK starts on the 2nd April 2025Subscribe to The Pilot's Logbook for Extra Content Travel Plans Podcast Send us a text - note we aren’t able to reply. If you wish a reply, please mention your email address.Support the showGet our newsletter for free here.
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From Zero Hours To Flight Deck - 19 Steps to Becoming an Airline Pilot
Welcome back to The Pilot’s Logbook - a podcast companion for private pilots in the UK and Europe.In this episode, we have 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. But that's not all! We also cover:News and Views: We catch up on the latest aviation news headlines that are relevant to you.Weather Forecast: We look into the forecast for the first days of spring. Dungeness: we fly to one of the most enigmatic landscapes in England.Links and Resources:Subscribe to The Pilot's Logbook for Extra Content Travel Plans Podcast Steph Burn's Mentoring Group on LinkedInSend us a text - note we aren’t able to reply. If you wish a reply, please mention your email address.Support the showGet our newsletter for free here.
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The Man Behind The Flying Reporter
Welcome back to The Pilot’s Logbook - a podcast companion for private pilots in the UK and Europe.In this episode, we have a candid conversation with Jon Hunt about inclusion, the future of general aviation and YouTube success.But that's not all! We also cover:News and Views: We catch up on the latest aviation news headlines that are relevant to you.Le Touquet: We continue our ultimate guide to Le Touquet Paris-Plage. This time, we focus on what to visit if you are in town for only a few hours.Links and Resources:Subscribe to The Pilot's Logbook for Extra Content Air League Scholarships Programme The North West Transit Corridor Rotax Service Bulletin Le Touquet Travel GuideThe Flying ReporterSend us a text - note we aren’t able to reply. If you wish a reply, please mention your email address.Support the showGet our newsletter for free here.
A podcast companion for private pilots in the UK and Europe! Each episode is filled with inspiring chats with fellow pilots and members of our community, gear reviews, the latest aviation news, and exciting destinations you can fly to directly.
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