From zero to a frozen ATPL in six stages

From zero to a frozen ATPL in six stages

Bartho Blom
Published on: 04/10/2026

The modular route from no experience to the qualifications airlines ask for, stage by stage: what each stage is for and how the indicative €79,500 is made up.

The Most Cost-Effective Way to Get a Pilot's Licence in Europe

The Most Cost-Effective Way to Get a Pilot's Licence in Europe

Bartho Blom
Published on: 15/09/2026

What drives the price of pilot training in Europe, how modular and integrated routes compare, and what to check before choosing on price.

European Airline Pilot Hiring: What Graduates Should Know

European Airline Pilot Hiring: What Graduates Should Know

Bartho Blom
Published on: 18/08/2026

How European airlines recruit new first officers in 2026, what makes a graduate competitive, and what to plan for between finishing training and a first job.

AUPRT: learning to recover an aeroplane that has got away from you

AUPRT: learning to recover an aeroplane that has got away from you

Bartho Blom
Published on: 14/07/2026

What advanced upset prevention and recovery training is, why European rules require it before a first airline type rating, and what the course involves.