The Student Pilot Podcast

About The Student Pilot Podcast

My name is Simon Kalas, a UK flight school owner. Each week myself and my guests aim to inspire, motivate and support student pilots to achieving their goals of becoming a Private or Commercial Pilot. We discuss, warts and all, what it takes to learn to fly and beyond, sharing our experiences from our team and guests.

Publisher

Almat Flying Academy

Category

business · education · leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Dec 2022

Latest episode

21 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

48 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Jun 2026

   The Captain's Brief - More than just a formality? - The Student Pilot Podcast EP #47

   We've just released a new episode of The Student Pilot Podcast, and this one is all about something all pilots should take seriously from day one: the captain's briefing. Whether you're a student pilot, private pilot or instructor, a good briefing can make a huge difference to safety, decision-making, workload management, and overall confidence in the cockpit. We discuss why Captain's Briefings matter, what they should include, how they help passengers and crew understand the plan, an...

2. 

   29 Mar 2026

   Help I'm Lost! | | The Student Pilot Podcast EP46

   In this episode myself and Claire talk about one of the most common fears student pilots have, getting lost! You will learn what to do if this happens and how to get back home safely with as little drama as possible. We also reveal the answer to last weeks "Aviation fact or fiction". 🔗 FREE Learn to Fly Guide: https://almat.co.uk/product/ulfg-aero/ 👍 Like & subscribe for more student pilot content. #StudentPilot #LearnToFly #AviationMotivation #PilotTraining #PPL ✈️ Support the show

3. 

   28 Feb 2026

   NPPL vs PPL - Licences Compared | The Student Pilot Podcast #EP45

   In this episode Claire and Steve talk about the recent licencing changes, the removal of LAPL and how this may affect you as a licenced or student pilot. We also cover the main differences between NPPL and PPL in the UK, for those of you who are considering starting training. 🎧 Plus: Dont forget to join in our new feature "Aviation Fact Or Fiction". 🔗 FREE Learn to Fly Guide 👍 Like & subscribe for more student pilot content. #StudentPilot #LearnToFly #AviationMotivation #PilotTraini...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

185,085

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

24 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 56 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

44

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

85

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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