Learning to fly : Where is best in the World? - The FLYER Show - 15th October 2026
Is the UK the best place in the world to learn to fly? This week, we compare the sub-ICAO pilot licences across the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Europe, looking at flight training hours, medical requirements, aircraft privileges, passenger limits, night flying and instrument flying. We also discuss the challenges UK pilots face when flying abroad and whether greater international recognition of the UK NPPL could open up more opportunities.
In the news, we cover the latest developments following the Elixir aircraft accident in France, the CAA’s plea for us to get more involved…
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