The Student Pilot Podcast

Author: Almat Flying Academy

My name is Simon Kalas, a UK flight school owner. Each week myself and my guests aim to inspire, motivate and support student pilots to achieving their goals of becoming a Private or Commercial Pilot. We discuss, warts and all, what it takes to learn to fly and beyond, sharing our experiences from our team and guests.
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LAPL Changes - Are you ready? | The Student Pilot Podcast EP #48
Sunday, 20 September, 2026

In this episode Claire and Cain discuss the upcoming changes to UK LAPL, which are now days away!UK LAPL(A) holders have until 1 October 2026 to transition their rating to the new fixed 24-month validity system under FCL.740.A. Miss the deadline, and you'll need to meet the renewal requirements instead, which means a proficiency check with an examiner.In this episode, we explain what's changing, who it affects, and what you need to do before the deadline to keep flying without disruption.Support the show