The Pilot's Logbook

From Zero Hours To Flight Deck - 19 Steps to Becoming an Airline Pilot

Fernando Pinho Episode 4

Welcome back to The Pilot’s Logbook - a podcast companion for private pilots in the UK and Europe.

In this episode, we have an inspiring conversation with airline pilot Steph Burn.

Her story is truly remarkable. When Steph was five, she decided she wanted to become an airline pilot. But with training costing over £100,000, her family couldn't afford to pay for it. So, how has she done it? 12 years of commitment and working two and three jobs up to 90 hours a week.

And now, she's dedicated herself to helping people from all walks of life, regardless of their financial situation, to achieve their dream of becoming commercial pilots.  

But that's not all! We also cover:

  • News and Views: We catch up on the latest aviation news headlines that are relevant to you.
  • Weather Forecast: We look into the forecast for the first days of spring. 
  • Dungeness: we fly to one of the most enigmatic landscapes in England.

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