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##  [ Welcome ](https://whiskeyalphapilot.com/welcome) 

Welcome to my little part of the internet about learning to fly! As a slightly older guy now in my 50s, who took up flying later in life, I am trying to share my own experiences and insights with you.

Learning to fly has been a dream of mine since I was a young boy, but I never had the opportunity to pursue it until later in life. It has been an exhilarating journey filled with challenges, triumphs, and a newfound sense of freedom.

I'm hoping to inspire others who may have similar dreams of taking to the skies. Whether you are a young person just starting out, or someone who, like me, has waited until later in life to pursue this passion, I believe that anyone can learn to fly with dedication, commitment, and the right mindset. So buckle up, let's take flight and explore the world of aviation together!

My journey first started in 2021, and this website together with my **[YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskeyAlphaPilot "Link to my YouTube Channel WhiskeyAlphaPilot")** is, to a certain extent, an attempt to document my experiences in the hope it will help others. I have had ups and downs, learning to fly is not easy, but it is one of the most rewarding things I have ever attempted.

Hopefully you will learn from some of my experiences, and enjoy learning to fly and flying as much as I have done.

## Why Whiskey Alpha Pilot?

A number of people have asked why the **Whiskey Alpha Pilot** name? Well it's **W**ayne **A**llen **P**ilot in the phonetic alphabet. It is that simple.

## How to navigate

**Take Off** is a good place to start, and you are already here. **[Videos](https://whiskeyalphapilot.com/video)** is easy with Thumbnails and Links to all the videos on my YouTube Channel. The [**Touch and Go** **Logbook**](https://whiskeyalphapilot.com/touch-and-go-logbook), is basically my flying 'logbook', not of each individual flight, but the most notable occurrences, as well as the odd personal comment on being a GA pilot in the modern world.

**[AirField Reviews](https://whiskeyalphapilot.com/airfield-reviews)** is a growling list of guess what [Airfield Reviews](https://whiskeyalphapilot.com/airfield-reviews) - all my own experiences of landing away from home, and [**Kit Reviews**](https://whiskeyalphapilot.com/kit-reviews) is similar, but for the flying related kit I have bought. Note I said bought - no freebie reviews here.

Lastly we have the [**Social Bits**](https://whiskeyalphapilot.com/my-social-media) - all the places you can find me all over the internet.

### Let me know what you think

If you have any questions or comments about what I do and how I do it, or you are thinking about starting on your flying journey, then please feel free to ping me on any social media - I would love to hear your ideas, thoughts and experiences, after that is how we continue to learn.