The Flying Reporter Podcast

In this month's Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing, we examine two aircraft accidents, where an engine failure after take off led to crashes with serious injuries.Read the accident reports yourself here and hereThis Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing is sponsored by Flyer Watches.The briefing is made in association with Astral Aviation Consulting.  Check out their upcoming free workshops.About meSupport the show

In this Pilot Briefing podcast I outline the changes proposed for the Manchester Low Level Corridor, talk about strip flying and round up the latest aerodrome news.The Strip Flying CAA Safety Sense Leaflethttps://www.caa.co.uk/media/cwjom2ph/safetysense_12-strip-flying.pdfThis Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing is sponsored by Flyer Watches.https://www.flyerwatches.com/The briefing is made in association with Astral Aviation Consulting.  Check out their upcoming free workshops.https://www.astralaviationconsulting.com/Jon Hunt, is a private pilot, YouTuber and former BBC TV news reporter.  He makes inspirational, educational and entertaining general aviation content with a UK focus - and being a fixed wing pilot - that’s where his heart lies and what drives most of his content.Support the Show.Support the show

Don't fly like this!  In this episode of the Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing, we talk about an altimeter technique that could help you reduce the risk of a mid-air collision.  We also hear about a pricing u-turn at some Scottish airports and look into an AAIB report into the crash of an EVTOL air taxi prototype.This Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing is sponsored by Flyer Watches.https://www.flyerwatches.com/The briefing is made in association with Astral Aviation Consulting.  Check out their upcoming free workshops.https://www.astralaviationconsulting.com/Jon Hunt, is a private pilot, YouTuber and former BBC TV news reporter.  He makes inspirational, educational and entertaining general aviation content with a UK focus - and being a fixed wing pilot - that’s where his heart lies and what drives most of his content.Support the show

A light aircraft and glider come into conflict with each other after a pilot is stung on the face by a wasp.  An incident summarised in this month's Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing Podcast.Also in this episode of the Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing Podcast, we discover that the mid-air collision rate in the UK is 4 times higher that in the USA, and find out what changes are in the pipeline for UK private pilot licensing.This Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing is sponsored by Flyer Watches.https://www.flyerwatches.com/The briefing is made in association with Astral Aviation Consulting.  Check out their upcoming free workshops.https://www.astralaviationconsulting.com/Jon Hunt, is a private pilot, YouTuber and former BBC TV news reporter.  He makes inspirational, educational and entertaining general aviation content with a UK focus - and being a fixed wing pilot - that’s where his heart lies and what drives most of his content.Support the show

In this Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing..- The CAA pushes ahead with restrictions on advertising Cost-Sharing flights, despite objections from the vast majority- Active carbon monoxide detectors could become mandatory in the cockpit- The UK's Flight Information Services could be in for an overhaulThis Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing is sponsored by Flyer Watches.https://www.flyerwatches.com/The briefing is made in association with Astral Aviation Consulting.  Check out their upcoming free workshops.https://www.astralaviationconsulting.com/upcomingeventsJon Hunt, is a private pilot, YouTuber and former BBC TV news reporter.  He makes inspirational, educational and entertaining general aviation content with a UK focus - and being a fixed wing pilot - that’s where his heart lies and what drives most of his content.The Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing is made in association with Astral Aviation Consulting. Sign up for the free PFL workshop here;To find out more, visit The Flying Reporter website.Watch my videos on YouTubeFollow me on InstagramFollow me on TwitterFollow me on FacebookSupport my channel, and this podcast on PatreonThanks for listening.Support the show

In this episode of The Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing Podcast, we hear about a hazard to the safety of aviation that isn't NOTAMed, nor published on aeronautical charts.The Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing is the essential guide to the most pertinent changes affecting your flying in the UK.  Covering changes to regulation, airspace, training, licensing and medicals.Jon Hunt, is a private pilot, YouTuber and former BBC TV news reporter.  He makes inspirational, educational and entertaining general aviation content with a UK focus - and being a fixed wing pilot - that’s where his heart lies and what drives most of his content.The Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing is made in association with Astral Aviation Consulting.  And sponsored by The Business ClubhouseSign up for the free PFL workshop here;To find out more, visit The Flying Reporter website.Watch my videos on YouTubeFollow me on InstagramFollow me on TwitterFollow me on FacebookSupport my channel, and this podcast on PatreonThanks for listening.Support the showSupport the show

In this episode of The Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing Podcast, we discuss bird strikes and how to avoid them.The Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing is the essential guide to the most pertinent changes affecting your flying in the UK.  Covering changes to regulation, airspace, training, licensing and medicals.Jon Hunt, is a private pilot, YouTuber and former BBC TV news reporter.  He makes inspirational, educational and entertaining general aviation content with a UK focus - and being a fixed wing pilot - that’s where his heart lies and what drives most of his content.The Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing is made in association with Astral Aviation Consulting.Sign up for their Beyond The PPL Workshop here: https://www.astralaviationconsulting.com/upcomingeventsThis episode is sponsored by AOPA UK.  Sign up for a discounted membership hereTo find out more, visit The Flying Reporter website.Watch my videos on YouTubeFollow me on InstagramFollow me on TwitterFollow me on FacebookSupport my channel, and this podcast on PatreonThanks for listening.Support the showSupport the show

Find out what caused the undercarriage of a PA28 to collapse on landing and what it means for your flying.The Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing is the essential guide to the most pertinent changes affecting your flying in the UK.  Covering changes to regulation, airspace, training, licensing and medicals.Human factors/ electronic conspicuity reportSign up for the EFATO workshop hereJon Hunt, is a private pilot, YouTuber and former BBC TV news reporter.  He makes inspirational, educational and entertaining general aviation content with a UK focus - and being a fixed wing pilot - that’s where his heart lies and what drives most of his content.The Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing is made in association with Astral Aviation Consulting.This episode is sponsored by AOPA UK.  Sign up for a discounted membership hereTo find out more, visit The Flying Reporter website.Watch my videos on YouTubeFollow me on InstagramFollow me on TwitterFollow me on FacebookSupport my channel, and this podcast on PatreonThanks for listening.Support the show

A 160Kg drone, contracted by the UK Home Office, loses its command and control link while searching for migrant boats in the English Channel.  The Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing Podcast discovers what happened.  Jon also finds out what's happening with the CAA's plans for tightening the rules on cost sharing flights.The Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing is the essential guide to the most pertinent changes affecting your flying in the UK.  Covering changes to regulation, airspace, training, licensing and medicals.Jon Hunt, is a private pilot, YouTuber and former BBC TV news reporter.  He makes inspirational, educational and entertaining general aviation content with a UK focus - and being a fixed wing pilot - that’s where his heart lies and what drives most of his content.The Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing is made in association with Astral Aviation Consulting.This episode is sponsored by AOPA UK.  Sign up for a discounted membership hereTo find out more, visit The Flying Reporter website.Watch my videos on YouTubeFollow me on InstagramFollow me on TwitterFollow me on FacebookSupport my channel, and this podcast on PatreonThanks for listening.Support the show

General aviation accidents are rising, even though traffic levels are lower than before the pandemic.   In this Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing Podcast, Jon Hunt looks at the latest CAA safety summary.The episode also notes that the number of Airprox reports have been higher than normal this summer and we discover what is the biggest cause of pilot in-flight impairment.The Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing is the essential guide to the most pertinent changes affecting your flying in the UK.  Covering changes to regulation, airspace, training, licensing and medicals.Jon Hunt, is a private pilot, YouTuber and former BBC TV news reporter.  He makes inspirational, educational and entertaining general aviation content with a UK focus - and being a fixed wing pilot - that’s where his heart lies and what drives most of his content.The Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing is made in association with Astral Aviation Consulting.This episode is sponsored by AOPA UK.  Sign up for a discounted membership hereTo find out more, visit The Flying Reporter website.Watch my videos on YouTubeFollow me on InstagramFollow me on TwitterFollow me on FacebookSupport my channel, and this podcast on PatreonThanks for listening.Support the show