Flyer Magazine

54:37

Fancy a 200mph microlight? - The FLYER Show - 1st...

Flyer Magazine ·

2026/10/01

Thanks to the latest Rotax 916iS engine with its 160hp max power, there’s a flock of superfast microlights becoming available - and the latest, the JMB VL3, has just been approved for the UK. As well as the power (cue: MORE POWER!), this new breed of 600kg microlights are also well-equipped, look sensational and, well, expensive. In the News: Owner of Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green killed First UK JMB VL3 delivered STOL UK Competition at Popham Fairford RAT Game Aerospace flies GB2 firebomber...

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43:57

Does GA Have an Organised Crime Problem? - The FLYER...

Flyer Magazine ·

2026/09/24

Does general aviation have an organised crime problem? A report from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) looks at the use of general aviation for smuggling drugs, weapons and people, and makes recommendations for tackling it. We discuss the report, the problems it identifies, and what some of its proposals could mean for GA pilots — including mandatory electronic conspicuity. Plus: News Popham remains under threat of development, with another consultation on the new local plan Coventr...

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41:44

CAA updates Instructor hour - The FLYER Show - 17th...

Flyer Magazine ·

2026/09/17

New guidance from the CAA sets out what instructors should cover during the one-hour refresher flight for SEP revalidation by experience. They make it clear that the hour is more than simply going flying with an instructor. For instance, they want pilots to improve they can navigate by dead reckoning and a paper chart rather than rely on SkyDemon (there are other moving map displays available)! We run through the CAA’s vision for the ideal instructor hour and ask, isn’t this really a mini Ski...

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62:19

It’s not all doom and gloom at UK airfields - The...

Flyer Magazine ·

2026/09/10

Airfield, airport and air strips: They’re the life-blood of General Aviation. We take a look at what’s going well, what’s not and what’s in between. It’s a subject we’ll return to in future shows. Be assured: painful though it is to lose an airfield, there are also lots of good things happening. Plus: News LAA Rally 2026: A huge success for the Light Aircraft Association and for Leicester Airport. Watch our video “Best of the LAA Rally”: https://youtu.be/S_3UJG7xvz0 GippsAero GA10 Airvan sin...

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46:40

Don’t let that LAPL expire - The FLYER Show - 3rd...

Flyer Magazine ·

2026/09/03

The Light Aircraft Pilot’s Licence (LAPL) has been a popular choice for many pilots but as the CAA has sought to streamline licensing (for all the right reasons), so the LAPL has been replaced by the National Private Pilot’s Licence (NPPL). Existing holders carry on though but with one big change to renewal. In this week’s FLYER Show we outline the changes which come into effect at the end of September. PLUS In the News: The FLYER Fly-in at Steventon. Brilliant event, brilliant location, jus...

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52:04

Oshkosh: The Left Out Stuff - The FLYER Show - 30th...

Flyer Magazine ·

2026/07/30

We had so much material from this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh (OK, ‘Oshkosh’ for short) that we decided to cover the left-out bits in the show. There’s some really good stuff here, honest: - ICON A5 + Safety Sense - Tecnam Rivale - Vashon Ranger Grand Teton - Jabiru Twin - Cirrus TRAC10 - Pipistrel Voyager (and what about the Panthera?) - Van’s RV12is - Zenair CH750 Super Cruzer - Lycoming engine TBO raised - Continental’s engine STC swap for Piper Archer NEWS Two ace GA ...

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60:36

What’s new at Oshkosh 2026? - The FLYER Show - 16th...

Flyer Magazine ·

2026/07/16

EAA Airventure Oshkosh starts next week and there’s lots to see. The FLYER works through the highlights that we know about: aircraft launches, product updates, new propulsion units - combustion and electric - visiting aircraft and much more! Plus there’s ton of news: Mandatory electronic conspicuity is coming: CAA launches a consultation. This one’s important! Sleapkosh was a huge success last weekend, with great weather, lots of aircraft, music, parties, food and much more. Kirkbridge...

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60:05

Big GA News from Garmin, CubCrafters, Cirrus & Dynon...

Flyer Magazine ·

2026/07/09

Blimey, this has to be one of the biggest news weeks we’ve ever seen (and Dave’s on holiday!) Big news from Garmin with a new integrated and configurable avionics ecosystem. Cub Crafters has added a turbine to its Carbon Cub, Cirrus has launched an all new training aircraft, the TRAC10 and Dynon has announced an IFR GPS to go with its HDX screen. Plus, your weekly SkyDemon tip - weather from Dr Simon Keeling (spoiler, it’s going to be hot), Events and What Caught our Eye. Links: flyer...

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46:09

CAA answers our cardio questions - The Flyer Show 2...

Flyer Magazine ·

2026/07/02

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33:50

Perfect aeroplanes for summer evenings - The FLYER...

Flyer Magazine ·

2026/06/25

It ain’t half hot, Mum! With weather like this week’s, what we need is a nice, simple aircraft for a cool bimble in the evening air. The team chose three aircraft that are perfect for an enjoyable, stress-free flight but the kicker is: they have to be on sale now, either from the classified ads or from a broker or dealer! Do you agree with their choices? What would you choose? PLUS In the news Follow up on the cardiovascular rule changes: we ask 5 questions of the CAA Thruxton, Popham and S...

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44:22

80 fabulous years of the deHavilland Chipmunk - The...

Flyer Magazine ·

2026/06/18

“Why do people get all misty-eyed about an old oily piston single with only two seats?” But this isn’t any old piston single, this is the de Havilland Chipmunk! Yes, on this week’s show we talk to Ben Griffiths, journalist, pilot and author of a book celebrating 80 years since the Chippie’s first flight. All sorts of fascinating facts and awesome stories are revealed… the Chipmunk Cold War Spy Plane, for one! News There’s news about the reopening of Old Sarum Airfield to visiting aircraft, t...

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38:55

GA and Drones plus dumb CAA advice - The FLYER Show -...

Flyer Magazine ·

2026/06/11

We call it YADS (Yet Another Drone Story), but last week the CAA launched YAC (Yet Another Consultation), publishing three hefty documents capable of curing insomnia even after five double espressos. Despite the eye-wateringly dull and confusing content they offer a fascinating glimpse into how the regulator sees the future of UK Beyond Visual Line of Sight drone ops. We took one for the team and read them so you don’t have to. Watch the segment to find out why we think Electronic Conspicuity...

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46:41

Replica Warbirds - The FLYER Show - 4th June 2026

Flyer Magazine ·

2026/06/04

Few of us can afford a genuine warbird but there’s a world of replica aircraft out there, many built from kits, some from plans and others – the really dedicated – from studying museum pieces and or photos. Some are full-scale, others scaled down. Many use modern components such as engines although a few hardy, brave souls with deeper pockets go for the real thing. We picked three replicas available right away in the aviation classifieds: Nieuport 11: chosen by Dave who was really loo...

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48:44

Transatlantic flight, done! - The FLYER Show - 28th...

Flyer Magazine ·

2026/05/28

For some, including Ian, it’s a bucket list item. For others, ferry pilots, it’s a job. Whatever, it’s not a flight to be taken lightly because of weather, distance, weather, over water, weather, over ice, weather, fuel availability, weather… and did we mention, weather? We examine the difficulties and how they can be tackled or at least minimised. What aircraft to choose? Potential mods. Intelligent safety aids to carry. What’s the paperwork required? What’s the best routing, both VFR and I...

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61:24

AFFORDABLE WARBIRDS - The FLYER Show - 21st May 2026

Flyer Magazine ·

2026/05/21

So what’s a warbird? Any aircraft with a military purpose at some point in its life, is what we’ve gone for. But not the £MultiMillion exotica like Spitfires and Hurricanes, but something an ordinary pilot could own outright or have a share. So what have we chosen? Ian has plumped for the Chipmunk, of course, because the subject is inspired by this week’s International Gathering of Chipminks at Halfpenny Green (Wolverhampton) which will celebrate the aircraft’s first flight 80 years ago...

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51:14

Special Top Gun Edition - The FLYER Show - 14th May 2026

Flyer Magazine ·

2026/05/14

The world’s greatest ever movie, Top Gun, was first shown in May 1986 so it’s now 40 years old and still as appealing as ever! We celebrate the date with our favourite scenes and lines, plus reveal some of the back stories which are just as bad-ass. In The News Doncaster Sheffield Airport inches closer to re-opening 4Air’s electric aircraft gift to Aerobility Royal Aero Club annual awards Popham’s neighbours need our help CAA wants our feedback on Manchester’s North West Transit Corrid...

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55:02

Waco Whacked! Sonex Saved! - The FLYER Show - 7th May...

Flyer Magazine ·

2026/05/07

“To make a small fortune in aviation, start with a large one!” It’s as hard as ever to stay in business in General Aviation (GA) with manufacturers struggling to make money or even break even. We take a look back at three of the big name brands that have faced tough times, run through some of the many casualties - and end with a couple of surprises. In the News: Popham Microlight Trade Fair was a huge success Sonex Aircraft bounces back Drones get loadsamoney Govt support - but at what cost ...

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54:51

Mighty Microlights! (And the Cheap ‘n Cheerful) - The...

Flyer Magazine ·

2026/04/30

Ahead of the Popham Microlight Trade Fair we take a look at the UK’s booming 600kg Light Sport Microlight category: what aircraft are approved, what’s on the way and our Top 5. In the News: AERO 2026 was a huge success: Ed has the numbers What’s new in radio chat: CAA updates CAP 413, the R/T manual Blackbushe flight school aiming for record airfield landings Popham Microlight Trade Faire this weekend Club News: Free landings for May: Causeway, Perth, Felthorpe and Jersey Catch up on a bran...

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60:07

All that's hot from AERO 2026 - The FLYER Show - 23...

Flyer Magazine ·

2026/04/30

This week's show comes to you live - the team will be bringing you all of the hot news from AERO 2026!

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53:32

It’s time for AERO Friedrichshafen! - The FLYER Show...

Flyer Magazine ·

2026/04/16

Yes, the FLYER team is off to Europe’s top General Aviation show staged at Friedrichshafen Messe which just happened to be adjacent to the local airport, on the shore of Lake Bodensee in southern Germany. Aircraft, avionics, engines, propellers and a zillion accessory and service providers from all over the world descend on what is a stunning location. This week on The FLYER Show we preview the show, looking at some of highlights we’ve already heard about. In the News British Airways opens i...

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