The Student Pilot Podcast

Qualifying Cross Country - Navigating A Major Milestone | Episode #17

March 10, 2023 Almat Flying Academy
Qualifying Cross Country - Navigating A Major Milestone | Episode #17
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The Student Pilot Podcast
Qualifying Cross Country - Navigating A Major Milestone | Episode #17
Mar 10, 2023
Almat Flying Academy

For some the Qualifying Cross Country flight for a PPL or LAPL licence seems like a big deal, but in reality, by the time you are ready to complete it, its not that bad at all.
Archie tell's us of his long wait for weather to play ball with him and tells us about his flight on the day and some of the things that didn't quite go to plan.

Get Our FREE Learn to Fly Guides

If you are looking to learn to fly or have started already but feel you haven't got all of the information you need, we have FREE Learn to Fly Guides for PPL / LAPL, Flight Instructors and Commercial Pilots. These include detailed advice on realistic budgeting that you can use whoever you end up training with. You can get them all here - https://almat.co.uk/product/ulfg-aero/

The One Stop Shop for LAPL & PPL Flight Training

We have an in-house medical examiner, and in addition to flight training we are an Exam centre for the theory modules and FRTOL. We also offer additional ratings such as Night and Instrument Rating (Restricted)

PPL Expert Online Ground school

We have our own interactive question bank and  video courses for all 9 modules to prepare you for taking the CAA theory exams. Also a masterclass on using the CRP-1 flight computer. Suitable for PPL or LAPL licenses. Find out more at - https://almat.co.uk/product-category/...

Flight Instructor Courses

If you want to become a Flight Instructor or a Class Rating Instructor, we provide this training. Find out more - https://almat.co.uk/product-category/...

We also have a sponsorship program for F.I. training - more here - https://almat.co.uk/sponsored-fi/

Radio Licence (FRTOL) Training and Exams

The FRTOL is an essential part of getting a PPL / LAPL licence and you can get yours with us at Almat. Find out more here - https://almat.co.uk/product-category/flying-school/frtol-radio-licence/

Show Notes

For some the Qualifying Cross Country flight for a PPL or LAPL licence seems like a big deal, but in reality, by the time you are ready to complete it, its not that bad at all.
Archie tell's us of his long wait for weather to play ball with him and tells us about his flight on the day and some of the things that didn't quite go to plan.

Get Our FREE Learn to Fly Guides

If you are looking to learn to fly or have started already but feel you haven't got all of the information you need, we have FREE Learn to Fly Guides for PPL / LAPL, Flight Instructors and Commercial Pilots. These include detailed advice on realistic budgeting that you can use whoever you end up training with. You can get them all here - https://almat.co.uk/product/ulfg-aero/

The One Stop Shop for LAPL & PPL Flight Training

We have an in-house medical examiner, and in addition to flight training we are an Exam centre for the theory modules and FRTOL. We also offer additional ratings such as Night and Instrument Rating (Restricted)

PPL Expert Online Ground school

We have our own interactive question bank and  video courses for all 9 modules to prepare you for taking the CAA theory exams. Also a masterclass on using the CRP-1 flight computer. Suitable for PPL or LAPL licenses. Find out more at - https://almat.co.uk/product-category/...

Flight Instructor Courses

If you want to become a Flight Instructor or a Class Rating Instructor, we provide this training. Find out more - https://almat.co.uk/product-category/...

We also have a sponsorship program for F.I. training - more here - https://almat.co.uk/sponsored-fi/

Radio Licence (FRTOL) Training and Exams

The FRTOL is an essential part of getting a PPL / LAPL licence and you can get yours with us at Almat. Find out more here - https://almat.co.uk/product-category/flying-school/frtol-radio-licence/