The Student Pilot Podcast

Is Building Your Own Flight Simulator Worth It? | Episode #18

March 17, 2023 Episode 18
Is Building Your Own Flight Simulator Worth It? | Episode #18
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The Student Pilot Podcast
Is Building Your Own Flight Simulator Worth It? | Episode #18
Mar 17, 2023 Episode 18

Many of our students use X plane, FS2020 and the like at home and some have even gone to the lengths of building simulators or have professional companies build simulators for them. The question is, is it worth the time and money investment and do they get anything from it?

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

Many of our students use X plane, FS2020 and the like at home and some have even gone to the lengths of building simulators or have professional companies build simulators for them. The question is, is it worth the time and money investment and do they get anything from it?

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/