Revalidation by experience, skills refresher courses, Microlight to SEP rating training.

Are you looking to renew your rating, upskill or learn something new? Would you like to get back in the air after a break? Do you want to build confidence? Perhaps you need a check ride for a club, some differences or conversions, or even preparing for a proficiency check with an examiner? I can help you with all kinds of training and skills refresher courses.

Now offering SEP rating training and license endorsement. Train with me to gain your SEP rating for your NPPL

What does this mean? If you currently have an NPPL(A) with a Microlight rating, you can now upgrade to an SEP rating with the appropriate training and endorsement from a Part-FCL 945 instructor, without a skills test (though I will test you thoroughly throughout the course). The SEP rating allows you to fly aircraft (including microlights) up to 2000kg with a maximum of 4 occupants in UK airspace. My course is based on the old SSEA syllabus and covers all areas of flying heavier SEP aircraft, such as the PA28 or the Cessna 172. The syllabus includes flight planning, radio navigation, general handling, TEMS, weight and balance and emergencies.  Interested in expanding your capabilities? Want to fly on more days? Fly safe; drop me a line today using the contact form below.

With reasonable rates and great availability, let's talk about what you need. I’d love to hear from you. Please use the form below to drop me a message; I’ll get back to you asap.

SEP Revalidation

1-hour refresher training flight with ground briefing, to revalidate your SEP rating (revalidate by experience).

Differences training

Upskill or learn how to fly a more complex aircraft, I can help you with variable pitch propellers and retractable undercarriage differences training.

Check rides & conversions

Do you run a club or syndicate? Are you looking to join one? I can conduct club check-rides and offer training to ensure your members are all trained to the same standard.

General skills refresher

When did you last do a PFL, glide approach, steep turn or EFATO? Practising general skills and procedures makes you a better pilot, no matter how much experience you have. I’ll help you to keep sharp, honed and most importantly, SAFE.

Proficiency check training

Coming back to flying after a break? Or maybe you don’t have enough hours to revalidate your SEP by experience? I’ll help you get ready for a proficiency check with an examiner.

Moving maps

New to the world of moving maps? I’ll help you learn how to use SkyDemon, Garmin Pilot or Foreflight safely and effectively, including how to integrate software and avionics, when and when not to use moving maps and what to do if it all goes wrong.

NPPL SEP Rating

The Microlight Rating allows you to fly modern, lightweight aircraft that are cost-effective and ideal for recreational flying, while the SEP Rating covers single-engine piston aircraft (up to 2,000 kg MTOW), such as the Piper Warrior, making it perfect for those moving up from microlights or returning to general aviation. I offer an in-depth SEP training programme aligned with the PPL syllabus. Expect at least 5 hours of flight training covering all relevant topics.

Garmin avionics & equipment

Learn how to use Garmin avionics, including setup and control, simple direct-to routing, planning, sharing and filing. From Navigation to Comms, Autopilot and engine management.