Learning to fly, one mistake at a time
When I first started learning to fly I recorded some of my flights, and started a YouTube channel, where you will find all of my flying videos but sometimes it is easier to find my videos here. You will find everything from the my initial learning to fly first steps, to my solos and then longer journeys.
Five years ago I turned onto Elstree Aerodrome and I saw a sign. Now that sounds deeply religious, and I've probably just offended half of you already. It wasn't. It was an actual sign. A board. And on the strength of it I picked the flight school that would teach a man in his fifties to fly. Me.
Read more: I Chose My Flight School Because of a Sign. Here's How That Worked Out.
Every student pilot hears the same advice on day one. I even give the same advice now. Don't buy anything until you've got your licence or you really NEED it. Borrow, rent, use the school's kit. Wait and see if you actually stick with it.
It's good advice.... and I totally ignored it.
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