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Episode 24 · The PPL Pilot’s guide

APS MCC

7 Nov 2025 · 36 min

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A bonus episode focusing on the Airline Pilot Standards Multi-Crew Cooperation course. This is not part of the PPL syllabus but as so many go on from PPL to commercial training, I thought this episode would be a helpful insight into what is required and what the APS MCC actually is. This episode is designed for prior to starting your APS MCC to give you a head start in understanding and preparing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The PPL Pilot’s guide

Jake Castle · Leisure & Travel · English

Jake Castle is a 30 year old EASA ATPL and CAA PPL holder from Essex England but currently residing in Malaga Spain. Self described as “not the smartest bloke” they have created a guide to all the exercises in the PPL syllabus to help break down into easy to understand chunks, helping you to maximi

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