Join Matt and Nigel for a workshop on Defensive Flying. They will be covering route selection, GNSS, getting the best out of electronic conspicuity aids, joining and departing the airfield and how to best conduct a personal debrief.
Join Matt and Nigel to explore the nuances of Practice Forced Landings (PFLs), how to handle them, what examiners look for on tests and get some top tips from the team.
Join guest presenters Matt Lane and Nigel Willson for a look at what is available once pilots gain the PPL or LAPL.
Join the team to discuss what to do in the event of an Engine Failure After Takeoff and get some top tips on staying safe.
Join Chris, Matt, Dave and Darren to discuss an overview of controlled airspace as well as some of the common pitfalls and top tips.
Join the team to discuss use and top tips of various bits of kit that you can use in the cockpit, as well as some top tips and common pitfalls.
Watch the replay of our first ever drop in clinic where we answer your questions.
Join Chris, Matt, Nigel and Dave to discuss how to combat skill fade, with some practical tips and tricks and Q&A.
Join Chris, Matt and Human Factors expert Katy Lee to discuss capacity and workload management, alcohol and drugs, situational awareness and confirmation bias.
Join Chris, Matt and Nigel for a workshop on radiotelephony, with some common pitfalls, updates on CAP 413 and top tips for improving your RT.
The Astral team are joined by the UK CAA and Dr Sarah to discuss Just Culture and how it fits into General Aviation in the UK.
Chris Matt and Nigel talk through the essentials and some pitfalls to be aware of for your PPL skills test.
Chris and Matt discuss best practices for arrivals and departures, as well as the associated radio telephony. They will provide some recommended topics for revision and also, some practical advice on what pitfalls are out there and how to avoid them. This interactive session will get you thinking about your preparation and planning, along with workcycles.
Join Chris Matt and Steve Slater (CEO of the LAA) as they discuss emergency handling for general aviation pilots.
Join Chris, Matt and Steve Forward (Director Aviation at Chirp) to debunk some of the common myths around GA Reporting, as well as how you can report to help other pilots.
Join Chris and Matt to discuss returning to flight and what you can do to give yourself the best start to the flying season after the winter months.
PLEASE NOTE: We did encounter a slight technical issue at the 14/15 minute mark, apologies for this!
Simon is back! In this session we discuss various clouds, fronts and tools for interpreting the weather. We're also joined by MET technical officer, Joanna Aston and our resident instructor/examiner Matt Lane.
You may notice we slipped up on question 4 in the quiz, the question on F214 and TAF/METAR cloud heights, a great example of human factors creeping in, 4 people checked the answer and no-one spotted it... the correct answer was not listed... and is in fact:
F215 heights are in AMSL and heights shown in TAFs and METARs are above Aerodrome level
Simon is back! Join our latest workshop where we catch up with him on how to go about planning the perfect day trip.
Join Chris, Simon and Matt for a workshop on interpreting F214s and F215s, as well as weather considerations to make before you decide to go flying.
Join Matt and Chris for a Workshop on how to avoid inadvertently entering IMC. This is a topical subject that is definitely worth a refresher on regardless of experience.