Explore every episode of the podcast Fernando's Logbook
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| All About Cleaning your Aircraft | 14 Nov 2025 | 00:53:59 | |
Welcome back to The Pilot’s Logbook - a podcast companion for private pilots in the UK and Europe. In this episode, Luke Dale explains why cleaning your aeroplane is a vital maintenance task, shares the best techniques, the products that actually work (and the ones that don’t), and why the CAA is starting to regulate this industry. He's the man to teach us all about cleaning our aircraft. Pilot's Tip of the Day - Night Flying Night flying is breathtaking, but when the lights go down, the visual tricks begin. In this episode, Philippe Polman delves into the mental traps and essential techniques required to stay safe when flying at night. Link and companies mentioned in this episode Get our newsletter for free here. We believe the best adventures are shared from one human to another. That’s why everything in Fernando’s Logbook is created entirely by talented people and artists. We do not use Generative AI at any stage. | |||
| How Starlink is (was) Changing General Aviation | 01 Oct 2025 | 00:28:51 | |
Welcome back to The Pilot’s Logbook - a podcast companion for private pilots in the UK and Europe. Have you ever dreamed of sharing the skies with your dog? In this episode, we chat with commercial French pilot Antoine Gallet, who has mastered the art of flying with his whippet, Lilou. Join us as we discuss:
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| Flying in the UK and into Europe: A Chat with Philippe Polman | 15 Jan 2025 | 01:03:26 | |
Welcome to our very first episode of The Pilot’s Logbook - a podcast companion for private pilots in the UK and Europe. Each episode is packed with practical tips, inspiring chats with pilots and members of our community, gear reviews, and the latest aviation news that is relevant to us, and we’ll reveal exciting destinations you can fly to directly. In this episode:
If you have a story you think we should cover, please send us an email to hello@fernando.today Extras If you are a paid subscriber (£6 for a whole year), you can listen to the full conversation with Philippe Polman, watch a video of the landing in RAF Great Massingham and join the exclusive chat. Subscribers also get access to some helpful resources, like destination guides, videos, photos and live Q&As we do regularly to discuss where to fly next. Most importantly, your support helps us keep The Pilot's Logbook going. So, if you can, please head over to thepilotslogbookpodcast.com to join and support the show. Get our newsletter for free here. We believe the best adventures are shared from one human to another. That’s why everything in Fernando’s Logbook is created entirely by talented people and artists. We do not use Generative AI at any stage. | |||
| All About Flying with Your Dog | 30 Jul 2025 | 00:51:19 | |
Welcome back to The Pilot’s Logbook - a podcast companion for private pilots in the UK and Europe. Have you ever dreamed of sharing the skies with your dog? In this episode, we chat with commercial French pilot Antoine Gallet, who has mastered the art of flying with his whippet, Lilou. Join us as we discuss:
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| Your Ultimate Guide to Le Touquet-Paris-Plage | 24 Apr 2025 | 00:37:30 | |
This week we are taking a short break, but we've got something special for you: an archive episode of "Travel Plans" dedicated to Le Touquet Paris Plage Once a playground for the British elite, Le Touquet-Paris-Plage is now brimming with new energy. Join us as we go through this enchanting French destination's captivating history and modern allure. From the moment we touch down at Le Touquet’s airport, get ready to uncover what to explore, whether you have a couple of hours or a few days to spare:
Whether you're seeking history, adventure, relaxation, or a taste of the good life, Le Touquet has something for everyone. Tune in to this episode for a three-day journey through this captivating coastal town. For photos, videos, and a list of places to sleep, eat, and play, visit this episode's website. Get our newsletter for free here. We believe the best adventures are shared from one human to another. That’s why everything in Fernando’s Logbook is created entirely by talented people and artists. We do not use Generative AI at any stage. | |||
| Life After Losing Your Medical | 10 Apr 2025 | 00:48:25 | |
Welcome back to The Pilot’s Logbook - a podcast companion for private pilots in the UK and Europe. In this week’s episode, we deal with one of the biggest concerns of any pilot: the possibility of losing our medical certificate. Our guest today is Stefan Drury, a real go-to name for excellent aviation content. Stefan's popular YouTube channel is packed with fascinating stories and travel Then, early in 2024, Stefan faced a significant setback with a brain tumour It's been truly inspiring to see how Stefan has approached losing his medical, having to stop flying as a pilot (not knowing what the future held), and how he's moved forward. In this episode, Stefan shares his insights on navigating that moment, discovering hope and new adventures. In this episode, we also cover:
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| Anatomy of an Airspace Infringement | 15 Mar 2025 | 00:47:46 | |
Welcome back to The Pilot’s Logbook - a podcast companion for private pilots in the UK and Europe. In this week’s episode, we had a fascinating chat with NATS Air Traffic Controller, Amanda Rhodes. Amanda is an approach radar controller based at Swanwick, looking after the airspace around Stansted and Luton Airports. With nearly 25 years of experience, she's one of the best-known controllers in the UK and is nicknamed by many pilots as 'the happy controller.' If you've ever wondered what really happens when someone infringes controlled airspace, today, Amanda pulls back the curtain and reveals the immediate, behind-the-scenes actions taken by ATC. We'll hear about the split-second decisions, the ripple effects, and even how it impacts the controllers themselves. Also, we're thrilled to announce that Amanda has generously offered to answer your questions about ATC and controlled airspace in future episodes. So, if you have any burning questions, please check below for the link that says "Send a text"—just click on that and fire away! We'll be choosing some questions for Amanda to answer in upcoming shows. In this episode, we also cover:
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| From Zero Hours To Flight Deck - 19 Steps to Becoming an Airline Pilot | 27 Feb 2025 | 00:47:47 | |
Welcome back to The Pilot’s Logbook - a podcast companion for private pilots in the UK and Europe. In this episode, we have an inspiring conversation with airline pilot Steph Burn. Her story is truly remarkable. When Steph was five, she decided she wanted to become an airline pilot. But with training costing over £100,000, her family couldn't afford to pay for it. So, how has she done it? 12 years of commitment and working two and three jobs up to 90 hours a week. And now, she's dedicated herself to helping people from all walks of life, regardless of their financial situation, to achieve their dream of becoming commercial pilots. But that's not all! We also cover:
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| The Man Behind The Flying Reporter | 11 Feb 2025 | 00:55:29 | |
Welcome back to The Pilot’s Logbook - a podcast companion for private pilots in the UK and Europe. In this episode, we have a candid conversation with Jon Hunt about inclusion, the future of general aviation and YouTube success. But that's not all! We also cover:
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| Aircraft Covers: Everything You Need to Know | 29 Jan 2025 | 01:13:36 | |
Welcome back to The Pilot’s Logbook - a podcast companion for private pilots in the UK and Europe. But that's not all! We also cover:
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| Where to Fly This Christmas | 16 Dec 2025 | 00:29:12 | |
Join us for a festive flight to Blenheim Palace, where Christmas magic comes to life! Photos and videos of this flight and trip Get our newsletter for free here. We believe the best adventures are shared from one human to another. That’s why everything in Fernando’s Logbook is created entirely by talented people and artists. We do not use Generative AI at any stage. | |||
| The Ferry Boat Children | 10 Aug 2026 | 01:12:50 | |
For the children of the south of the Isle of Mull, secondary school means leaving home at eleven. Their parents' silence was never consent. This is the story of how three generations have been affected. Reported and produced by Fernando Pinho. Music by Chad Lawson. The chamber recording is from Argyll and Bute Council's webcast. Thank you to Amy and Sam, to Rob and Owen, to Annemarie, to Duncan, to John, to Siobhan and Gemma, and to the parents who let us into their homes or stopped at the school gates to talk. Special thanks to Alice Stillman and Laura McVeigh. This episode is for the children of Mull. The written version of this story is at fernandoslogbook.com Get our newsletter for free here. We believe the best adventures are shared from one human to another. That’s why everything in Fernando’s Logbook is created entirely by talented people and artists. We do not use Generative AI at any stage. | |||
| Fernando's Logbook Trailer | 11 Jun 2026 | 00:00:52 | |
Some weekends, the person in the seat beside me is having the worst year of their life. I'm Fernando. I fly a small plane called Saoirse, and when I can, I give free flights to people who need a day away. The rest of the time, I fly to places most people drive past and bring back the stories. Not the view. The thing the view was hiding. You don't need a plane, or any interest in planes, to listen. The flying is only how I happen to arrive. A new true story every couple of weeks. Follow the show, and the next one will find you. Get our newsletter for free here. We believe the best adventures are shared from one human to another. That’s why everything in Fernando’s Logbook is created entirely by talented people and artists. We do not use Generative AI at any stage. | |||
| Watergate Bay in Cornwall | 09 Apr 2025 | 00:33:43 | |
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| Devon, the Jurassic Coast and a Donkey Called Zena | 18 May 2026 | 00:30:34 | |
In this episode, we fly to Exeter, Devon, to visit Zena, a donkey Fernando adopted a year ago and has never once visited. This episode is part travel guide, part quiet question on the things we care about from a distance. We explore the Regency seaside town of Sidmouth, walk the Jurassic Coast, and visit the Donkey Sanctuary, one of the largest equine welfare charities in the world and one of the best free family days out in the south of England. Get our newsletter for free here. We believe the best adventures are shared from one human to another. That’s why everything in Fernando’s Logbook is created entirely by talented people and artists. We do not use Generative AI at any stage. | |||
| Logbook Entry: Turning the Page | 20 Jan 2026 | 00:08:48 | |
Change is in the air! I’m recording this quick update from my home base at Duxford Airfield to share some news and updates about the podcast. Get our newsletter for free here. We believe the best adventures are shared from one human to another. That’s why everything in Fernando’s Logbook is created entirely by talented people and artists. We do not use Generative AI at any stage. | |||
| Dungeness - The Healing Power of a Nuclear Landscape | 16 Jul 2025 | 00:37:09 | |
Some call it a paradise, others a desert. It's loved by many and a place that will leave you wondering, "How on earth did this place come to be?" Get our newsletter for free here. We believe the best adventures are shared from one human to another. That’s why everything in Fernando’s Logbook is created entirely by talented people and artists. We do not use Generative AI at any stage. | |||
| Here's Your Prescription… a Tiny Cabin in the Woods | 31 May 2025 | 00:56:28 | |
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