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2026 Blog Posts

Ground School – what I wish I knew date icon26 May 2026

Ground School – what I wish I knew. Written by India Morrell

At Pooleys, we are proud to support the next generation of pilots, and that includes giving our Ambassadors a platform to share their experiences honestly. India Morrell is one of our Ambassadors and is currently completing her commercial flight training in Spain. Here, she writes about the part of the journey that does not make it onto social media quite as often as the flight deck photos.

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Why Pooleys is Proud to Support Aerobility date icon11 May 2026

Why Pooleys is Proud to Support Aerobility

Pooleys is proud to support Aerobility, the UK charity giving disabled people the opportunity to fly. Meet Malky, our Ambassador who is living proof of what that support makes possible.

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Pooleys Pilot Starter Kits: Supporting Student Pilots from Day One date icon11 May 2026

Pooleys Pilot Starter Kits: Supporting Student Pilots from Day One

Sebastian recently presented the 2026 Flying Scholarships for Disabled People scholars with their Pooleys Pilot Starter Kits. Find out more about the scholarships Pooleys supports and why a Starter Kit is the right first step for any student pilot.

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Applications Open for the 2026 Pooleys Ambassador Programme date icon07 May 2026

Applications Open for the 2026 Pooleys Ambassador Programme

The Pooleys Ambassador Programme is launching again for 2026, offering aviation enthusiasts the chance to become part of a growing community that celebrates flying, learning and a shared passion for aviation.

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Understanding the Weather and Flying Further Afield date icon05 May 2026

Understanding the Weather and Flying Further Afield - Pooley Aviation Academy in Person Event

A practical in-person training day focused on meteorology and navigation, helping pilots interpret weather information, make safer go or no-go decisions, and build confidence when planning flights further afield in the UK and Europe.

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Introducing Moxy: Carbon Monoxide Detection, Delivered Directly to Your Headset date icon04 May 2026

Introducing Moxy: Carbon Monoxide Detection, Delivered Directly to Your Headset

Carbon monoxide is a hidden risk in light aircraft, and Moxy is designed to make detection impossible to ignore. This aviation-specific CO detector delivers clear voice alerts directly through your headset, giving you immediate, actionable instructions when it matters most. Pre-orders opening soon at Pooleys Flight Equipment.

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From Wingwalker to Pilot: Emma’s Journey into the Cockpit date icon29 April 2026

From Wingwalker to Pilot: Emma’s Journey into the Cockpit

Emma’s journey into aviation didn’t start in the cockpit, but on the wing of a biplane. Now training for her PPL with the support of Pooleys Aviation Academy, her story shows there’s no single path into flying.

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What to Expect at the Private Flyer Show 2026 (and How to Join Us There) date icon22 April 2026

What to Expect at the Private Flyer Show 2026 (and How to Join Us There)

The Private Flyer Show UK 2026 returns as a leading general aviation event, with two accessible locations at Wycombe Air Park (15 to 16 May) and Leeds East Airport (26 to 27 June). Bringing together pilots, student aviators, aircraft owners and enthusiasts, the show offers aircraft displays, expert-led talks, hands-on experiences with aviation technology and valuable networking opportunities.

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Join Pooleys at the Popham Microlight Trade Fair 2026 date icon21 April 2026

Join Pooleys at the Popham Microlight Trade Fair 2026

The Popham Microlight Trade Fair 2026 returns to Popham Airfield this May, bringing together microlight pilots, aircraft manufacturers, and aviation enthusiasts from across the UK. With aircraft displays, trade stands, fly-ins, and a relaxed community atmosphere, it’s one of the best UK aviation events for anyone interested in microlights and light aircraft.

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Helicopter Courses Now Live in Pooleys Aviation Academy date icon01 April 2026

Helicopter Courses Now Live in Pooleys Aviation Academy

Pooleys Aviation Academy now offers helicopter PPL theory courses, giving UK student pilots a structured and flexible way to learn to fly helicopters. With interactive lessons, live webinars, and realistic practice exams, the platform supports both understanding and CAA exam preparation.

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The Boeing 737 Hydraulic System date icon17 March 2026

The Boeing 737 Hydraulic System | Redundancy, Design Philosophy and Why Hydraulics Matter.

A Power Transfer Unit can restore pressure to System B using power from System A without mixing hydraulic fluid. The Standby system proviThe Boeing 737 hydraulic system powers key aircraft functions such as flight controls, landing gear, brakes and high lift devices. It uses three independent systems: System A, System B and a Standby system.

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Angela Blog date icon11 February 2026

The Power Thief in Marginal Conditions: Engine Icing in Light Aircraft

Engine icing in UK GA is rarely dramatic, but it is a frequent and underestimated cause of power loss. Often developing in damp, marginal conditions rather than extreme cold, it builds gradually inside the engine during prolonged low power operations. Understanding where ice forms and the early signs it produces helps pilots recognise and manage a problem before it escalates.

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Dawn to Dusk date icon23 January 2026

Eireborne: A Dawn to Dusk Winning Adventure Around Ireland

When pilot Derek Pake set out for the 2023 Pooleys Dawn to Dusk Challenge, his goal was simple: attempt something more ambitious than his third-place entry the year before. His theme would take him and fellow pilot Kate Turner on a stunning one-day circumnavigation of Ireland, retracing the story of WWII coastal lookout posts and the iconic whitewashed “EIRE” markers that once warned lost aircraft they were entering neutral Irish airspace.

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AirVenture 2025: The Ultimate Aviation Experience date icon01 January 2026

AirVenture 2025: The Ultimate Aviation Experience

A trip to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin brought the team face to face with the largest aviation gathering in the world. Hosted at Wittman Regional Airport, the week attracted 750,000 visitors and over 2,500 aircraft spanning vintage, homebuilt, warbirds, aerobatic and more. Days were packed with workshops, flying competitions and rare static displays, including the first ever Cessna 172, a Boeing 747SP engine testbed and a Lockheed U-2. Beyond the aircraft, the real highlight was the people and the strong sense of community.

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