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Welcome to the Flying Reporter Podcast. I’m Jon Hunt, a private pilot and YouTuber from the UK. This new podcast features essential aviation news and updates, interesting people, and general aviation adventures from the UK.

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    How to survive an engine failure after take off

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2024 27:27


    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.

    Changes to the Manchester Low Level Corridor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 12:54


    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!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2024 11:06


    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.

    Pilot stung by wasp in mid-air near miss

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 13:28


    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

    New rules for cost-sharing flights - update

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2024 12:45


    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

    The hidden risk to the safety of your flights.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2024 18:09


    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

    How a pigeon caused an aeroplane accident

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2024 13:35


    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

    Undercarriage collapse - you won't believe the cause!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2023 20:58


    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

    Why did a large BVLOS drone lose contact in the English Channel

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 19:11


    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

    Why are there so many general aviation accidents?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2023 21:16


    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

    GPS Jamming - How it could affect your flight

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2023 28:40


    In this edition of the Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing Podcast, I discuss the risk to flight from GPS or GNSS jamming activities in the UK.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 hereRegister for our live hangout/seminar on Formation Flying on 14 September 2023 at 2000 BST (1900 UTC)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

    Guy Ritchie: Why I bought an English airfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 14:47


    The British film director Guy Ritchie, famous for films such as 'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels', 'Snatch' and 'Revolver' has just taken over an English airfield.  The Flying Reporter caught up with Mr Ritchie in one of the hangars at Compton Abbas, in Dorset to find out why.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.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

    The Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing (August 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2023 24:24


    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. In this episode we hear about the CAA's plans for the Manchester Low Level Route, what to do if you detect Carbon Monoxide in flight and how an observant air traffic controller prevented a potentially catastrophic CFIT incident.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 showSupport the show

    The Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing (July)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2023 24:26


    I'm back!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.  In this episode we take a look at a call-sign shake up for HEMS, police and search and rescue flights, the UK VHF low level common frequency and a warning about wake turbulence from hovering helicopters.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.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

    Do you set hard personal flying weather minima?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 24:55


    My name's Jon Hunt, a private pilot, YouTuber and former BBC TV news reporter.  I make inspirational, educational and entertaining general aviation content with a UK focus - and being a fixed wing pilot - that's where my heart lies and what drives most of my content.Today, we're discussing how to improve things for general aviation in the UK.  I'll be talking to a recently appointed general aviation advocate.And if you fly - do you have a set personal weather minima? Or if you're a student or recently qualified pilot, how do you learn the skills required to judge when it's safe to fly, or safer to wait for a better day.The Flying Reporter Podcast is a co-production with The Podcast Coach and brought to you in association with Aerops. The payment app for pilots, aerodromes and operators that makes it easy to pay landing fees, book PPR, settle parking and handling charges and even pay for fuel.  Download AEROPS now from the Android or Apple app stores.To find out more, visit The Flying Reporter website.Watch my videos on YouTubeFollow me on TwitterFollow me on FacebookSupport my channel, and this podcast on PatreonThanks for listening.Support the showSupport the show

    How to choose the right flying school and instructor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 28:13


    Hello, and welcome to the Flying Reporter Podcast.  I hope you've been enjoying the series so far.    Today, I'll be talking to two extraordinary aviators who've overcome extreme adversity to get their pilots licenses and unrestricted class 2 medicals.  Both were injured in terrible accidents and are now disabled, but they fly just like you and I.  We hear about the amazing charity, Aerobility and how it transforms the lives of the people it helps.  And in our ask the instructor feature, we discuss how to go about choosing a flying instructor and flying school.  The Flying Reporter Podcast is a co-production with The Podcast Coach and brought to you in association with Aerops. The payment app for pilots, aerodromes and operators that makes it easy to pay landing fees, book PPR, settle parking and handling charges and even pay for fuel.  Download AEROPS now from the Android or Apple app stores.To find out more, visit The Flying Reporter website.Watch Claire & Neil flyingFollow me on TwitterFollow me on FacebookSupport my channel, and this podcast on PatreonThanks for listening.Support the showSupport the show

    What does that big red knob do? Leaning tips from a CFI.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 23:30


    Welcome to The Flying Reporter Podcast.Today I meet the man who started his working life as an apprentice roof builder, and who now runs one of the most read UK general aviation publications.  Ian Seager from Flyer magazine is my guest today.And we'll be discussing what that big red knob does.  I'm talking about leaning.  When to lean, how lean and how not to lean…flying instructor Nigel Willson, from Anglian Flight Centres will be here for our ‘ask the instructor' feature.The Flying Reporter Podcast is a co-production with The Podcast Coach and brought to you in association with Aerops. The payment app for pilots, aerodromes and operators that makes it easy to pay landing fees, book PPR, settle parking and handling charges and even pay for fuel.  Download AEROPS now from the Android or Apple app stores.To find out more, visit The Flying Reporter website.Watch my videos on YouTubeFollow me on TwitterFollow me on FacebookSupport my channel, and this podcast on PatreonThanks for listening.Support the showSupport the show

    Why is aviation radiotelephony so hard to master?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 24:59


    Welcome to the Flying Reporter Podcast. I'm Jon Hunt, a private pilot and YouTuber from the UK, and these podcasts bring you interesting people, views and information, focussing on general aviation in the UK.On this edition of the podcast we talk about radio telephony - that's the strange language pilots use to communicate with controllers and vice versa.  We discuss why it's so hard to learn and why sometimes it's just best to speak in plain English..  Also on this episode… do you know your side slip from your forward slip?  Head of Training at Anglian Flight Centres joins us for our  ‘ask the instructor' feature. The Flying Reporter Podcast is a co-production with The Podcast Coach and brought to you in association with Aerops. The payment app for pilots, aerodromes and operators that makes it easy to pay landing fees, book PPR, settle parking and handling charges and even pay for fuel.  Download AEROPS now from the Android or Apple app stores.To find out more, visit The Flying Reporter website.Watch my YouTube episode with Helena as we cross Heathrow's airspace.Watch my videos on YouTubeFollow me on TwitterFollow me on FacebookSupport my channel, and this podcast on PatreonThanks for listening.Support the show

    Pilot has mid-air stroke, goes blind and is talked down safely

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 20:21


    Welcome to the Flying Reporter Podcast. I'm Jon Hunt, a private pilot and YouTuber from the UK, and these podcasts bring you interesting people, views and information, focussing on general aviation in the UK.Today, we meet the private pilot who had a stroke mid-air, went blind, and was talked down for a safe landing. And in our ‘ask the instructor' feature, we're going to share some useful information that might help you, if you should have a rough running engine.The Flying Reporter Podcast is a co-production with The Podcast Coach and brought to you in association with Aerops. The payment app for pilots, aerodromes and operators that makes it easy to pay landing fees, book PPR, settle parking and handling charges and even pay for fuel.  Download AEROPS now from the Android or Apple app stores.To find out more, visit The Flying Reporter website.Watch my flights on YouTubeFollow me on TwitterFollow me on FacebookSupport my channel, and this podcast on PatreonThanks for listening.Support the show

    Seaplane flying in Scotland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 27:04


    Welcome to the Flying Reporter Podcast. I'm Jon Hunt, a private pilot and YouTuber from the UK, and these podcasts bring you interesting people, views and information, focussing on general aviation in the UK.On this edition of the podcast we explore the seaplane rating… and my experience flying around the lochs of Scotland in an amphibious Cessna 172. Crazy as it might seem - this was some of the most thrilling flying I've done to date.  Also on this episode… we ‘ask the instructor'. Head of Training at Anglian Flight Centres, Nigel Willson joins me to discuss distractions in the cockpit, and how to avoid succumbing to tunnel vision. I share a recent experience of mine that led to me deviating from a controlled airspace clearance.The Flying Reporter Podcast is a co-production with The Podcast Coach and brought to you in association with Aerops. The payment app for pilots, aerodromes and operators that makes it easy to pay landing fees, book PPR, settle parking and handling charges and even pay for fuel.  Download AEROPS now from the Android or Apple app stores.To find out more, visit The Flying Reporter website.Watch my seaplane YouTube episodeWatch my videos on YouTubeFollow me on TwitterFollow me on FacebookSupport my channel, and this podcast on PatreonThanks for listening.Support the show

    Flying Reporter Podcast - Launching January 9th

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 2:13


    Welcome to the Flying Reporter Podcast. I'm Jon Hunt, a private pilot and YouTuber from the UK and on Monday 9th January, I'll be launching my new podcast, featuring interesting people, information and general aviation adventures from the UK.We'll be hearing about my first attempt at seaplane flying; I'll be talking to the pilot who, when flying solo, went blind and had to be talked down to a safe landing; And we explore why learning aviation radio-telephony is so hard to master.Also, In each episode I'll be busting myths, and helping you improve your flying, with my ‘ask the instructor' feature.So follow ‘The Flying Reporter Podcast' on your favourite podcast app so you never miss an episode. The audio spin-off from the popular YouTube channel, launches here on 9th January.The Flying Reporter Podcast is a co-production with The Podcast Coach and brought to you in association with Aerops. To find out more, visit The Flying Reporter website. Watch my flights on YouTubeFollow me on TwitterFollow me on FacebookSupport my channel, and this podcast on PatreonThanks for listening.Support the show

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