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Converting an ICAO Commercial Pilots Licence or an ATPL to a UK CAA or EASA licence

04/11/2025

Converting an ICAO Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) or Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) to a UK CAA or…

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How Do I Become a Pilot?

17/09/2025

For many people, becoming a pilot is a lifelong dream, whether it’s flying commercially, privately, or simply enjoying…

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Modular training: Should I do my CPL or IR first?

20/11/2023

Embracing the modular route in flight training unveils a realm of flexibility, allowing aspiring pilots to dictate not…

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FAQs About Helicopter Pilot Training

18/05/2022

Starting helicopter pilot training is an exciting time no matter what level of licence you train for. If…

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Military to Civilian Flying Transition – A Pilot’s Tale

19/04/2022

Wow, where did the last twenty odd years ago? The decision to leave the RAF seemed natural, but…

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Modular vs Integrated Pilot Training

15/02/2022

Once you have decided you want to become a commercial pilot, your next question might be how to…

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3 Effective Study Note Taking Techniques

21/01/2022

Starting your ground school studies can be daunting as it may have been a while since you last…

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What is a Frozen ATPL?

20/07/2021

In order to become a commercial pilot, students must complete a qualification called an Airline Transport Pilot’s Licence…

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Top Tips for Future Pilots Before You Start Your Flight Training

15/06/2021

Becoming a pilot and flying across the world is a dream job for many of our students. Whilst…

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What is an Instrument Rating Course?

28/05/2021

In short, an instrument rating course is training for an instrument rating (IR), which is an addition to…

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ATPL vs CPL – What’s the Difference?

11/05/2021

ATPL vs CPL – When deciding your future career in aviation, it’s important to understand if an ATPL…

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Maybe airline flying can wait?

18/11/2020

Following on from the much publicised BALPA warning not to begin professional pilot training and the general doom…

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My UPRT experience (part 2)

01/07/2020

This is the second part of our blog written by BGS training advisor George Jobbins, who shares his…

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My UPRT experience

24/06/2020

George, a former BGS training advisor, shares his experience of a UPRT course UPRT stands for ‘Upset Prevention…

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Tips for distance learning

20/04/2020

We give our top tips on how to make the most of a distance learning course at BGS.

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