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Pilot Training Handbook Release

Hi all, Back in September of 2018 when the ATC and Pilot Training Departments merged into one - I was adamant that the ATC Training side of things needed an Operations Manual similar to the manual we are required to have as past of our ATO for Pilot Training. The purpose being to provide anyone who operates within the Training Department with guidance, advice, and direction on how we operate so that everyone is singing from the same hymn sheet. In order to standardise the way that our
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The Flying Programme Moodle Recruitment

Hi all! Vatsim UK's Pilot Training team is launching a new program called The Flying Program which aims at helping new pilots learn to fly and/or develop their skills on the network. We are in need of people who are passionate and willing to help create Moodle content for the course. The only requirements to join are as follows: Be a member of good standing within the community Have some aviation knowledge   If you're interested in learning more about The Fly
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Pilot Training Q2 2018 Summary

Hi all, A quick summary from the Pilot Training Department of Q2! Q2 Progress We have made great headway in our mentor recruitment which is reflected by the number of sessions conducted as the months of Q2 progress. Oliver Hall has departed the team as IFR Flight Instructor, this role will soon be filled. FTE production has been slow over the past 6 weeks due to availability with the team, but we will gear back up as this month continues! But our biggest de
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Pilot Training Interest and Availability

Hi all, Over the past few months, we have seen a substantial increase in the number of no-shows and cancellations of Pilot mentoring sessions. As a result of this, mentors are very frequently losing interest in committing their time to mentor, this leads to a reduction in the amount of training conducted, a decrease in the frequency of sessions and increases waiting times. This is territory that we are always trying to avoid as it can be very difficult to get out of due to the voluntary nat
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P3 Syllabus Update

Hi All, The P3 (VFR Pilot) syllabus has been updated in line with the recently changed P2 and P4. The CTS reports have been adjusted to include each lesson as an item to be marked, as opposed to the old method where each item on the report was criteria to be marked for each lesson. After each lesson is completed general comments about the lesson and information the mentor wishes to provide to the student will be posted in that lesson on the mentoring report. The mentor will then decide
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P1 PPL(A) Syllabus and Moodle Updates

Hi all! After months of planning, getting .net approval, and a late night push with @Ben Carpenter, we are extremely proud to announce our revised and streamlined P1 PPL(A) syllabus. These changes are the first step in a wider effort my Pilot Training to improve training efficiency, modernize our syllabus, and encourage more self-study for students. Syllabus Changes Note: changes are effective immediately. The overall changes can be summarized as follows: Removal of t
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Pilot Training - Q3 2018 Summary

Hi All, 3 down 1 to go! Q3 of 2018 for the PTD has seen some of the highest numbers of mentoring sessions in a long time. This coupled with a noticeable increase in members interaction with the PTD has made these past few months, in my opinion, our most successful quarter to date! ? Q3 Progress: Mentor recruitment (particularly within the P2 & P3 courses) has continued to be very successful, Tom Knowles joined the team in July taking over the role of IFR Flight Instr
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Quarterly Review: Q1 2024

A look back on 2023 The 2023 calendar year saw some major changes to Pilot Training across the network, notably the introduction of the P5 and P6 ratings. In addition, the VATSIM UK ATO was audited for the first time in 2 years – a new experience for everyone involved due to the new audit structure and scope. One thing that didn’t happen much last year was regular updates from our department. The lack of the usual quarterly reports is something I let slide while life got busy, and th
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Pilot Training Seminars

Hi All, Over the past month, the PTD has been testing the idea of seminars specific to each of the courses we offer (P1/2/3/4). After conducting several seminars and receiving very positive feedback, we have decided to continue with the seminars.  There will be a minimum of one seminar for each course every month led by the relevant Flight Training Instructor or a small group of mentors. The seminars will be run initially for the P1 (Online Pilot) and P2 (Flight Fundamentals) cour
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P4 Syllabus Update

Hi All, As mentioned in the Q2 department report we have been working on new Syllabi and lesson plans for our courses and the first one to release will be for the P4 (IFR Pilot) course. The actual content of the rating and the way in which we examine the course will remain the same. This change introduces lesson plans for mentors to follow which will speed up and focus training. The CTS reports have been adjusted to include each lesson as an item to be marked, as opposed to the old met
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Moodle Theory Exam Changes

Hi all! In light of .net's recommendations with our recent Pilot Training audit, there have been some changes made to the Moodle theory exams. For both the P1 PPL(A) and P2 SEIR(A) courses, the three and two exams respectively have been concatenated to one exam with the same question weighting. The changes are as follows: P1 PPL(A) Three exams -> One exam Pass mark 75% -> 70% Total questions 60 -> 40 Total time 90 minutes -> 60 minutes
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Ben Carpenter

Hi all! Ben Carpenter will be stepping down from his role as Initial FI. Ben has worked tirelessly to create the TFP course that we have and has done a grand job managing its running. All the best with your future endeavors Ben, and don't be a stranger! Blue skies and tailwinds ✈️
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Quarterly Review: Q3 2024

Join the team We are always looking for new mentors across our training courses: P1, P2, and TFP. Irrespective of your experience, if you are interested in contributing to the division and passionate about flying then please reach out! Helpdesk: https://helpdesk.vatsim.uk/ (select “Pilot Training” as the department) A new horizon The third quarter of 2024 played host to a mentality shift within the Pilot Training team. The numbers may not show it directly, but some great stri
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Quarterly Review: Q1 2025

A massive shout out to everyone who is involved with Pilot Training at the moment: our wonderful team of mentors, our FIs ( @Ben Carpenter, @Benjamin Arrowsmith, @Firas Bashee, @Cole Edwards, @Tarik Merrylees), and our TDA @Craig Stewart. Join the team We are always looking for new mentors across our training courses: P1, P2, and TFP. Irrespective of your experience, if you are interested in contributing to the division and passionate about flying then please reach out! Helpdesk:
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Changes to the Pilot Training Waiting Lists

What's Changing? Each of the Pilot Training waiting lists can be subject to three types of restrictions: Minimum network experience This requires members to have a minimum number of flying and/or ATC hours on the VATSIM network Minimum activity This requires members on the list to maintain a minimum amount of activity on the VATSIM network Maximum list size This will close enrollment to the list if it reaches a predetermined size The implementation of t
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2024: In Review

Hi all! With the new year well underway, I want to take a moment to review and reflect on the successes of Pilot Training in 2024. As most of you will remember, mid-2024 saw a massive shift in how I was running Pilot Training. Read more here: Since then, I've made sure to deliver on my promises of being a better leader to my team and to improve our training programmes. I am beyond excited to announce that with the incredible help of the FIs (@Benjamin Arrowsmith, @Ben Carpenter,
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Initial FI - Resignation

Hi everyone, After joining the VATSIM UK Pilot Department in September 2023, I’ve made the decision to step down from the Initial Flight Instructor role. It’s been a genuinely rewarding experience to contribute to The Flying Programme, especially during a period of significant growth and change across the division. Life, however, has a habit of catching up with us all, and I’ve found it increasingly difficult to give the role the time and attention it deserves. I’m proud of what I’ve been a
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VFR Expansion to The Flying Programme

Changes to The Flying Programme We’re pleased to announce the launch of a brand new VFR (Visual Flight Rules) course within The Flying Programme, built specifically to support everyday pilots who want to fly light aircraft confidently on the VATSIM network without getting too buried theory or technicalities. This course provides a practical, no nonsense introduction to VFR flying, focusing on the essential knowledge and skills needed to operate competently in the online environment. Unlike t
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Quarterly Review: Q3 2025

First of all I just want to say a massive thank you to the entire mentoring team who have made 2025 possible in the Pilot Training Department! Join the team We are always looking for new mentors across our training courses: P1, P2, and TFP. Irrespective of your experience, if you are interested in contributing to the division and passionate about flying then please reach out! Helpdesk: https://helpdesk.vatsim.uk/ (select “Pilot Training” as the department)   Overview H
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