Step-by-step overview explains the modern licensing process, including hours, ratings, and costs for professional pilots.

"Gouges," or profiles of DPEs' check ride tendencies, can help applicants prepare for specific DPE quirks but risk teaching the test rather than comprehensive flying skills. Many applicants struggle ...

Eva Lucas started her formal pilot training at 19 and got her commercial license at 21. Lucas, now 23, is a private pilot flying a Gulfstream jet across the world. She says the money is good and she's ...

When a pilot has completed their initial flight training and received a private pilot's license, there are pathways they can choose to follow should they seek out an aviation career. While these two ...

The UK government has confirmed discussions with private sector pilot training suppliers had taken place recently.