Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 14 hours ago
✈️ “I’ve now moved all my aviation content to my dedicated GA channel — Left Seat Culture. That’s where you’ll find new flying videos, gear reviews, and training tips.” youtube.com/@LeftSeatCulture
The day finally arrived and I passed my PPL Skills Test, now making me a qualified pilot. In this video I will share how I prepared for the skills test, and the structure of the test to help you be ready for yours.
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Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
0:49 - What we will cover in this video
1:17 - Future video on cost to get my licence
2:00 - Recommend a mock skills test
2:48 - How many hours flying before skills test
3:33 - What to expect in the skills test
5:36 - How my skills test went
5:53 - Get to the airfield early
6:45 - Skills test route
7:02 - Planning your Nav route
7:09 - Check the weather for the route
7:55 - Plan your PLOG
8:15 - Tip for diversion wind (Wind Star)
9:10 - Consider a RNP-1 for diversions
9:37 - Weights and balance
10:31 - Remember NOTAMS
10:55 - Accurate plane weights
11:40 - How long is the skills test
11:55 - Pilot Owners Handbook and Tech Log
12:30 - Plane Walk around Inspection
13:08 - Explain planned route and communications
13:54 - Safety Briefing
14:44 - Additional recommend reading
16:42 - Examiner explanation of the test
17:25 - Clear constant communication
17:50 - My personal skills test experience
31:22 - Hope this video helped
32:18 - Thanks for watching
✈️ “I’ve now moved all my aviation content to my dedicated GA channel — Left Seat Culture. That’s where you’ll find new flying videos, gear reviews, and training tips.” youtube.com/@LeftSeatCulture
The day finally arrived and I passed my PPL Skills Test, now making me a qualified pilot. In this video I will share how I prepared for the skills test, and the structure of the test to help you be ready for yours.
SRG 2128 - publicapps.caa.co.uk/docs/33/SRG2128Issue04enabled.pdf
DP-1 Wind Star - digital-innovations.co.uk/windstar.aspx
CAP 1535 - Skyway Code - publicapps.caa.co.uk/modalapplication.aspx?appid=11&mode=detail&id=7919
Safety Sense Care of Passengers - publicapps.caa.co.uk/docs/33/SafetySense02CareOfPassengers.pdf
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STUFF IN THIS VIDEO
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Check out the Spectrum Geeks Amazon Store
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All my music is from Epidemic Sound
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Feature your gear on Spectrum Geeks and will send to the UK? Get in touch - reviews@spectrumgeeks.co.uk
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£50 Credit to both our Octopus Energy Accounts when you SWITCH to 🐙
http://share.octopus.energy/noble-bloom-324
Free Charging Credit When Ordering a Polestar 2
spectrumgeeks.co.uk/Polestar-Referral
15% off your first order from AtmosFX
bit.ly/AtmosFXDiscount
£10 Off your HUEL Order
huel.mention-me.com/m/ol/be0ll-33c0d1ca56
Join Smarty for cheaper Internet when camping and get 1 month free https://i.smarty.co.uk/3RMX4ox
£15 Off your first Joolca Order
talkable.com/x/J46vt3
10% off Quad Locks
quadlock.refr.cc/dalepearson
10% Off your first order at Urban Rider
prz.io/aOYj3Jcy
10% Off Oscar & Hamish Luggage
oscarandhamish.refr.cc/dalepearson
Get a FREE Beeline accessory with your purchase
ridebeeline.refr.cc/dalepearson?t=tw
Save 10% off ALL Abis Electrics Products. Use Promo Code SpectrumGeeks10
abiselectronics.co.uk
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SNEAK Energy the healthier Energy Drink
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Bought By Many Pet Insurance
mention-me.com/m/ol/qp1xb-dale-pearson
Moni Moto Affordable GPS Tracker
monimoto.com/ride/28
Tesla Referral - Get 1000 Miles Free Supercharging
https://ts.la/dale27691
Pass PPL Ground School with Easy PPL (use dalepearson in referrer box) easypplgroundschool.com/register.php
Dragy GPS Timing Gear
dragymotorsports.com/?rfsn=6476391.657688
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Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
0:49 - What we will cover in this video
1:17 - Future video on cost to get my licence
2:00 - Recommend a mock skills test
2:48 - How many hours flying before skills test
3:33 - What to expect in the skills test
5:36 - How my skills test went
5:53 - Get to the airfield early
6:45 - Skills test route
7:02 - Planning your Nav route
7:09 - Check the weather for the route
7:55 - Plan your PLOG
8:15 - Tip for diversion wind (Wind Star)
9:10 - Consider a RNP-1 for diversions
9:37 - Weights and balance
10:31 - Remember NOTAMS
10:55 - Accurate plane weights
11:40 - How long is the skills test
11:55 - Pilot Owners Handbook and Tech Log
12:30 - Plane Walk around Inspection
13:08 - Explain planned route and communications
13:54 - Safety Briefing
14:44 - Additional recommend reading
16:42 - Examiner explanation of the test
17:25 - Clear constant communication
17:50 - My personal skills test experience
31:22 - Hope this video helped
32:18 - Thanks for watching
