Young Sky Pioneers

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25/03/2026

Check out Aerobility’s recently rebuilt PA28 simulator, equipped with Garmin G1000 PFD/MFD and autopilot!

Come and give it a go at the YSP x Easter Social on Friday, 10th April - tickets at the link in our bio!

KEYNOTE SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENTWe are delighted to confirm that Chris Wade, Training Captain at easyJet and Instructor/Exam...
24/03/2026

KEYNOTE SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT

We are delighted to confirm that Chris Wade, Training Captain at easyJet and Instructor/Examiner at Aerobility Charity, will be speaking at our Easter Social on Friday, 10th April 2026.

Chris has been flying with easyJet for over 25 years, and has progressed to becoming a Type Rating Instructor/Examiner and Line Training Captain. Before that, he flew as part of his local University Air Squadron, before moving to the Bulldog as part of his "doomed project" to joining the RAF.

He then became a flight instructor in 2020, starting to instruct PPL students with Aerobility and another school at Blackbushe. He quickly progressed to teaching aerobatics and UPRT, and became a flight examiner in 2024.

To find out more, and book tickets to our Easter Social, visit https://ysp-aerobility.eventbrite.co.uk/. See you there!

STEP 2C: Advanced UPRTAdvanced UPRT is a short (roughly 2-3 day) course of flight training and ground school, teaching y...
23/03/2026

STEP 2C: Advanced UPRT

Advanced UPRT is a short (roughly 2-3 day) course of flight training and ground school, teaching you to recognise, prevent and recover from unusual attitudes and upsets that you might be presented in an airline scenario. The course is a pre-requisite to any multi-pilot type rating, and is likely the most thrilling part of your flight training.

You can do your aUPRT at any point during your training after you've completed your PPL(A), so we recommend doing it as part of your hour building. The training is usually completed in an aerobatic aircraft, such as a Slingsby Firefly or Extra 200/300.

ATOs that provide aUPRT training include FPT (Shoreham), Ultimate High (Goodwood), CRM Aviation (White Waltham), and many others. Some modular schools also offer aUPRT courses.

21/03/2026

Calling all aspiring young aviators!

Join us for the YSP x Aerobility Easter Social on Friday, 10th April at Blackbushe Airport. To purchase your ticket, check out the link in our bio…

See you there!

Tickets are still on sale for the Young Sky Pioneers x Aerobility Charity Easter Social at Blackbushe Airport on Friday,...
20/03/2026

Tickets are still on sale for the Young Sky Pioneers x Aerobility Charity Easter Social at Blackbushe Airport on Friday, 10th April!

We're looking forward to welcoming young aspiring pilots, cabin crew, engineers and more aged 16-25.

Event Highlights Include:
- Keynote Speakers:
Suzanne Morgan (BA Boeing 777 Captain)
Chris Wade (easyJet A320 Captain)
Neil Tucker (Chair of Trustees, Aerobility)
- Next-Gen Simulation: Attendees can experience the Royal Aeronautical Society’s new ‘Falcon 2’ full-motion simulator, or one of Aerobility’s PA28/C172 fixed-base units.
- Industry Networking: Direct access to exhibitors such as The Air League, Royal Aeronautical Society , British Airways Emerging Talent and Voyager Flight Simulation.
- Fleet Access: A guided "up-close" look at Aerobility’s specially adapted aircraft, including the all-new Pipistrel Velis Electro.

The Details:
- Purpose: All profits support Aerobility’s charitable mission of making aviation accessible to everyone.
- Flying In: Suitably qualified pilots are welcome to fly-in (PPR and fees via Blackbushe)
- Hospitality: Snacks and soft drinks are provided.

Book now at ysp-aerobility.eventbrite.co.uk.

If you have any questions about the event or the Young Sky Pioneers, email [email protected].

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STEP 2B: ATPL(A) TheoryThe next stage of your training involves your 13 ATPL(A) Theory exams, which cover everything fro...
20/03/2026

STEP 2B: ATPL(A) Theory

The next stage of your training involves your 13 ATPL(A) Theory exams, which cover everything from Instrumentation to Mass & Balance, Performance to Air Law and so much more!

You will sit each of the 13 exams at one of a few dedicated exam centres dotted around the country, and they range in length, with the longest being 2hrs 15mins. The course is a minimum of 650hrs long, and can take between 6 months and 2 years. You can opt to complete your programme remotely, in-person or hybrid.

Before starting your modular ATPL(A) Theory, you must hold an ICAO-compliant PPL(A) - this is not a requirement for integrated courses.

Distance learning providers include Bristol Groundschool, CATS Aviation and Resilient Pilot, and in-person ATOs include Stapleford Flight Centre (Official), Aeros Flight Training, or Leading Edge Aviation.

*Information correct as per 20/03/2026, as per UK CAA regulations

NEWSFLASHThe Young Sky Pioneers podcast is back! We will be releasing new episodes from April 2026, with some excellent ...
19/03/2026

NEWSFLASH

The Young Sky Pioneers podcast is back! We will be releasing new episodes from April 2026, with some excellent special guests lined up to speak with our founder, Andrea Troso.

Want to check out our previous episodes? Check out the link in our bio to find us on Spotify.

Keep an eye out on our socials to find out more...

KEYNOTE SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENTWe are delighted to confirm that Suzanne Morgan, Boeing 777 Captain & Pilot Recruiter at Bri...
19/03/2026

KEYNOTE SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT

We are delighted to confirm that Suzanne Morgan, Boeing 777 Captain & Pilot Recruiter at British Airways will be speaking at our Easter Social on Friday, 10th April 2026.

Suzanne has been flying with British Airways since 1998, spending two years on the Boeing 747-400, and the remainder on the Boeing 777-200/-300 series.

She is also a member of the BA recruitment team, interviews candidate pilots, is a mentor to students on BA platform Speedbird Z, a Menopause Champion at BA and spent two years as a Department for Transport Aviation Ambassador.

She'll be speaking about her journey, as well as tips & tricks for the recruitment processes for integrated/modular pilots, as well as the Speedbird Pilot Academy.

To find out more, and book tickets to our Easter Social, visit ysp-aerobility.eventbrite.co.uk. See you there!

STEP 2A: Hour BuildingOne of the most enjoyable steps of your training is hour building; your opportunity to develop you...
16/03/2026

STEP 2A: Hour Building

One of the most enjoyable steps of your training is hour building; your opportunity to develop your skills, visit new destinations and build your hours ready to commence your advanced flight training. As part of this phase, you will also complete your night rating, and a 300NM VFR cross-country flight. Hour building is often self-directed, so create a list of targets you want to achieve, and set your mind to it.

Hour building is your chance to take your friends flying, and see areas of the country or event continent you've never been to. Some of our favourite destinations to visit include Turweston, Caernarfon, the Isle of Wight, and even Le Touquet! Whilst you hour build, you should also start your ATPL(A) Theory, and consider completing your Advanced UPRT training too.

Do you want to connect with other young pilots who are in a similar stage to you? Join our community at the link in our bio!

*Information correct as per 16/03/2026, as per UK CAA regulations

We are thrilled that Voyager Flight Simulation have partnered with us to provide excellent discounts and opportunities f...
15/03/2026

We are thrilled that Voyager Flight Simulation have partnered with us to provide excellent discounts and opportunities for our members, including exclusive events at Voyager HQ at London Luton Airport.

In 2025, we hosted two simulator socials with them, and we hope to arrange some more this year - keep an eye out on our social media channels soon to sign-up for our next one!

We are proud to share that our submission to the Royal Aeronautical Society Light Aircraft Design Competition 2024-25 wa...
14/03/2026

We are proud to share that our submission to the Royal Aeronautical Society Light Aircraft Design Competition 2024-25 was awarded the prize for Best X-Plane Simulation Model!

Since November 2024, a group of our members and budding engineers worked as a team for over 10 months, to design a multi-role piloted fixed-wing amphibious commuter aircraft. The final design, which was detailed in a 20 page report, can be seen above. The aircraft was designed to meet CS-23 and SC-CVLA.0521-01 regulations, and operate in remote tropical regions.

Our aircraft was able to carry up to 6 passengers and be easily configured into a maritime SAR (search and rescue) aircraft. We conducted extensive flight testing virtually on X-Plane, to validate the aircraft’s performance characteristics.

The results of the competition were announced a few months ago, and while we fell short of the main competition, the Young Sky Pioneers team was awarded the prize for the best X-Plane virtual model!

Well done to all those involved, and we can't wait to see what you get up to next!

STEP 1: The PPL(A)The first step in your modular flight training programme is the PPL(A), or your Private Pilot's Licenc...
13/03/2026

STEP 1: The PPL(A)

The first step in your modular flight training programme is the PPL(A), or your Private Pilot's Licence (Aeroplanes). This allows you to fly as pilot-in-command for non-commercial operations in aircraft under 5700kg. There are over 200 flight schools across the country that offer training towards a PPL(A), so why not start today?

The PPL(A) is a requirement to one of the next major stages of your training - ATPL(A) Theory. Non-ICAO compliant licences (such as the NPPL(A) or LAPL(A)) do not allow you to progress without converting to a PPL(A).

There are also lots of scholarships available towards your PPL(A), including from The Air League, Helping Dreams Take Flight, Aerobility Charity, British Women Pilots' Association and many more!

*Information correct as per 13/03/2026, as per UK CAA regulations

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