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| Why we think the CAA is stupid - Livestream 21 August | 21 Aug 2025 | 00:36:38 | |
NOTAM Nonsense, Solar Farms & STOL Newcomers This week from the FLYER studio: GA news from Plaistows’ solar farm to partial power failures in PPL training, the CAA’s muddled NOTAM advice, and Electra’s blown-lift L9. We cover Loganair’s pilot return scheme, the elegant Bird Symmetry, and Direct Fly’s new STOL Cruiser. Plus your weekend weather and a SkyDemon tip — your essential UK GA update. | |||
| How to fly into the LAA Rally - The Flyer Show 14 August 25 | 14 Aug 2025 | 00:34:58 | |
In this packed episode of the Flyer Livestream—recorded using our brand-new studio setup—we bring you the latest general aviation news, flight planning tips, and essential updates for pilots and aviation enthusiasts alike. We break down how to safely fly into the popular LAA Rally with detailed arrival procedures and SkyDemon tips, plus we reveal the latest UK GA accident stats showing improved safety—but reduced flying hours. We also cover the controversial CAA Class 2 medical assessment changes that are forcing some pilots out of the cockpit, the big shake-up as the National Championship Air Races move from Reno to Roswell, and the appointment of a new operator at Solent Airport. In international news, we discuss the arrest and release of a young pilot who landed in Antarctica without permission. Plus, explore rare Goodyear amphibious aircraft, WWII-era flying tank concepts, expert vertical planning advice using SkyDemon, and Simon Keeling’s aviation weather forecast. Whether you’re a private pilot, student pilot, LAA member, aviation engineer, or simply passionate about flying and aviation history, this episode is full of insights, stories, and key information—including a preview of this weekend’s aviation events and fly-ins. Don’t miss it! | |||
| How to fly for less - The Flyer Show, September 4 2025 | 04 Sep 2025 | 00:35:34 | |
In this week's Flyer Show, we bring you the latest aviation news and insights from the UK and beyond. We discuss current developments at Gloucestershire Airport, celebrate 50 years of the Robinson R22 helicopter, and look at recent innovations in microlights and kitplanes after last week's LAA Rally. | |||
| Is General Aviation getting less sociable? | 28 Aug 2025 | 00:35:48 | |
This week we ask whether flying is becoming less sociable and what truly makes an airfield a great pilot destination, we take a look at Mike Patey's dramatic engine failure, bring you news of another base for the amazing Aerobility and highlight some upcoming UK flying events | |||
| Is there a future for homebuilding? The Flyer Show September 11 2025 | 11 Sep 2025 | 00:37:04 | |
The team try to figure out if homebuilding still has a future using data on UK kit and plans-built projects. We cover Swift Fuels’ 100-octane unleaded avgas achieving an ASTM production spec, the Eurostar/EV-97 aileron rod-end issue, the UK aviation minister reshuffle, and the first customer delivery of the Jetson ONE eVTOL to Palmer Luckey under US Part 103. Plus: what’s changing at FLYER, classic aircraft restoration as a path for builders, Sir Francis Chichester’s Gipsy Moth feats, a look back at the Swearingen SX-300, and this month’s free landing fees, webinars and fly-ins. | |||
| Three great aircraft that offer value for money flying | 18 Sep 2025 | 00:36:40 | |
From Bristell’s FAA certification success to the future of electric hybrids in Switzerland, we’ve got a packed episode of GA news, features and fun. | |||
| Tips for Buying Your First Aircraft - The Flyer Show 25 September 2025 | 25 Sep 2025 | 00:40:09 | |
This week’s Flyer Show podcast covers GA news, aircraft buying tips, and a spectacular P-51 and SR-71 photo shoot. | |||
| Got your PPL? What next? - The Flyer Show October 2 2025 | 02 Oct 2025 | 00:38:29 | |
This week on The Flyer Show, we bring you the latest in UK aviation news and insights for pilots and enthusiasts. We cover the Met Office’s new MAVIS platform, Cirrus’s launch of an instrument rating training programme, and job opportunities in light aircraft engineering via the BMAA. You’ll also get a top SkyDemon tip from Tim and Simon Keeling’s weekend flying weather forecast. We explore valuable next steps after gaining your PPL, such as tailwheel conversions and upset recovery training. Real-world flying lessons covering spin training, stall recovery, and staying safe in the circuit, before moving on to the challenge and discipline of formation flying. In what caught our eye this week we spotlight the Historic Army Aviation Flight at Middle Wallop, take a closer look at the simple but capable Top Rudder Ruckus bush plane, and revisit the record-setting 1946 Turtle endurance flight. It’s a must-watch for anyone passionate about staying informed, improving their flying, or exploring aviation’s past and future. | |||
| What makes a good pilot? The Flyer Show 9 October 2025 | 08 Oct 2025 | 00:40:12 | |
In this week’s episode of The FLYER Show, we cover major developments in the aviation world, including the confirmed closure of Cambridge Airport by 2028 and the ambitious revival of the Thurston Seafire amphibious aircraft. | |||
| Can we keep flying affordable? The Flyer Show October 16 2025 | 16 Oct 2025 | 00:57:45 | |
In this week’s Thursday aviation roundup, we bring you the latest news, SkyDemon tip, your weather update from Dr Simon Keeling, and an exclusive interview with Owain Johns, the new CEO of the British Microlight Aircraft Association (BMAA). We discuss key updates from the CAA on pilot licensing, a major aircraft order by Skyborne Airline Academy, and Canada’s plans for a new De Havilland airfield. We also take a closer look at the future of affordable aviation, from syndicate ownership and running costs to the rise of Rotax-powered microlights, SSDRs, and sub-70kg aircraft. Finally, we explore the benefits of joining a flying group, the social aspects of aviation, and the latest innovations in electric flight, including the Pulitzer Trophy air race and a foldable VTOL aircraft (yes, really). Whether you're a current pilot, aspiring flyer, aviation engineer or simply passionate about the skies, this episode is packed with practical insights and news shaping the future of general aviation in the UK and beyond. | |||
| Saving Popham, The Flyer Show 23 October 2025 | 23 Oct 2025 | 00:48:01 | |
Basingstoke and Deane District Council has decided that Popham Airfield isn’t a “significant” part of the UK’s general aviation network — a view that conveniently helps justify plans for up to 4,230 new houses. We speak to Brian Lloyd from Popham Airfield Matters to hear the latest and find out what pilots and supporters can do to help. We also tiptoe through the LAA’s controversial AGM, where board candidate Colin Hales was expelled from the organisation (and the election) just days before the meeting. Both sides deny wrongdoing, and an appeal is now under way. Plus: Garmin launches two new pilot watches, there’s a consultation on Scottish Airspace Modernisation, and Textron quietly folds its eAviation division into the rest of the business. Join The Flyer Club here More from PophamAirfieldMatters.org here | |||
| 3 Big licensing wins for pilots - The Flyer Show 30 October 2025 | 30 Oct 2025 | 00:43:13 | |
Three major licensing changes from the CAA’s simplification project are set to make life easier for GA pilots — we’ll break down what they mean and why they matter. There’s also news that Diamond is restarting production of the DA20i in Austria, an RAF pilot has claimed the British Air Racing Championship title, and GASCO has launched a new performance calculator. Join us for all that, plus the latest general aviation news, chat and more in this week’s FLYER Show. | |||