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Flyer Magazine

Flyer"s editorial team

News, views and chat from the world of General Aviation

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57:47

General aviation in 2025: the good, the bad and the...

Flyer Magazine ·

2025/12/18

Join us for a comprehensive end-of-year aviation review as we look back at 25 of the best and worst stories from flying in 2025. This episode covers major UK and international aviation news including PPL licensing changes, partial power loss training, moving maps, the Manchester Low Level Route update, Jeppesen and ForeFlight leaving Boeing, and landmark achievements such as CubCrafters reaching 37,609ft, Skyfly Axe’s first cross-country flight and 100 years of the Goodyear Blimp. We discus...

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77:12

How to Fly a Vulcan - The FLYER Show - 11th December

Flyer Magazine ·

2025/12/11

Join us on this week’s FLYER Show as we meet the current owner of the FLYER Europa, bring you the latest aviation news, and sit down with former RAF Vulcan pilot, airline captain and display pilot Bill Perrins for an in-depth discussion about flying and operating the famous v-bomber. Bill shares his experiences from the Vulcan bomber, Tornado F3, Spitfires, Chipmunks and commercial jets. He takes up through the Vulcan's handling challenges, engineering limits, landing techniques, asymmetric ...

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50:29

Everything you need to know about joining a group....

Flyer Magazine ·

2025/12/05

Join us for The FLYER Show and discover a way that you can afford to fly an aircraft that would otherwise be too much money! Yes, we explore the world of Group Ownership of Aircraft where the unaffordable becomes possible. We look at the practical benefits and financial planning to maintenance responsibilities, booking systems and managing relationships within a flying group. Plus, real-world examples of aircraft shares currently on the market. There's also the dreadful news tha...

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48:27

The End of the Bonanza - The FLYER Show - 27 November...

Flyer Magazine ·

2025/11/27

This week we have made The Flyer Show pretty much all about the Beechcraft Bonanza and Baron given Textron's decision to sunset these classic aeroplanes. There's still the normal news, weather and SkyDemon tip, plus we're bringing back Fantasy Hangar for a Bo & Baron special! #aviationnews #aviationhistory #aviationstories #beachcraftbonanza #aviationenthusiast Big thanks to Ryan at AirshowStuff.com for the Bonanza clip - check out their channel here The links! Join the Flyer Club Pi...

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42:38

Flying from Home Fantasies - The FLYER Show - 20th...

Flyer Magazine ·

2025/11/21

In this episode of The Flyer Show, we take an in-depth look at the fantasy of flying from home, exploring houses across Europe that come with their own airstrip, from island hideaways and airstrip cottages to larger estates with runways and hangars, including Glenforsa on Mull and notable strips on the Isle of Wight and in the Cotswolds. We discuss hangar-home concepts and talk about the latest aviation news with updates from Trig Avionics, Skyfly, and engineering insights such as turbine bl...

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61:58

747 The Greatest Airliner Ever? – The Flyer Show...

Flyer Magazine ·

2025/11/13

In this week’s Flyer Show the team brings you the latest in general aviation news, weather, and insights for pilots and enthusiasts across the UK. Tim from SkyDemon shares a practical pilot tip on airfield approach information, while Simon Keeling delivers a detailed weekend flying forecast. The discussion covers the latest CAA consultation, the closure of Coventry Airport, and job opportunities within the Flyer team. Later, former 747 pilot and author Scott Bateman talks about his new book J...

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40:29

Need for Speed – Go fast for under £200k - The Flyer...

Flyer Magazine ·

2025/11/06

In this week’s episode of The Flying Show, Ed Hicks, Dave Calderwood and Annabel Cook bring you the latest aviation news, weather, and flying insights for pilots and enthusiasts. We cover the record-breaking CubCrafters Carbon Cub climb to 37,609ft, upcoming changes to halon fire extinguisher regulations, and the CAA’s review of Letters of Agreement affecting UK airfields. There’s also a SkyDemon top tip on creating in-app checklists and Simon Keeling’s weekend flying weather forecast. Later ...

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43:13

3 Big licensing wins for pilots - The Flyer Show 30...

Flyer Magazine ·

2025/10/30

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.

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48:01

Saving Popham, The Flyer Show 23 October 2025

Flyer Magazine ·

2025/10/23

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 t...

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57:45

Can we keep flying affordable? The Flyer Show October...

Flyer Magazine ·

2025/10/16

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 ru...

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40:12

What makes a good pilot? The Flyer Show 9 October 2025

Flyer Magazine ·

2025/10/08

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. We explore the CAA’s new General Aviation strategy, offer a practical SkyDemon cockpit tip, and provide a detailed weekend weather outlook for UK pilots. The team also dives into what makes a truly great pilot — from calm decision-making under pressure to co...

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38:29

Got your PPL? What next? - The Flyer Show October 2 2025

Flyer Magazine ·

2025/10/02

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. ...

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40:09

Tips for Buying Your First Aircraft - The Flyer Show...

Flyer Magazine ·

2025/09/25

This week’s Flyer Show podcast covers GA news, aircraft buying tips, and a spectacular P-51 and SR-71 photo shoot. • There's a new aviation minister, 27-year-old Keir Mather, hear why the Department for Transport seems to be drifting away from General Aviation, and we also at the call for GA Ambassadors and what that could mean. • A heads-up on upcoming PPL changes and news of Jason Ivey’s departure from Gloucester. • Our hard-earned tips for buying an aircraft — what to loo...

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36:40

Three great aircraft that offer value for money flying

Flyer Magazine ·

2025/09/18

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. Here’s what’s inside: • ✅ Bristell B23 certified in the US — what it means for flight schools and UK microlight pilots • ✅ C42 microlight saved — spares and new production secured • ✅ H55 & Smartflyer partnership — pioneering electric-hybrid project explained • ✅ Roswell Air Races return — highlights and winners from ...

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37:04

Is there a future for homebuilding? The Flyer Show...

Flyer Magazine ·

2025/09/11

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 ...

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35:34

How to fly for less - The Flyer Show, September 4 2025

Flyer Magazine ·

2025/09/04

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. You'll also find practical advice on lower cost flying, a detailed weekend weather briefing and of course your weekly SkyDemon tip. ********************* We need YOUR help! We'd lo...

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35:48

Is General Aviation getting less sociable?

Flyer Magazine ·

2025/08/28

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 Whether you're a pilot, engineer, student, or aviation enthusiast, this episode delivers flying news, expert insights, and helpful tips including a SkyDemon briefing trick and your weekend weather outlook. Subscri...

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36:38

Why we think the CAA is stupid - Livestream 21 August

Flyer Magazine ·

2025/08/21

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.

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34:58

How to fly into the LAA Rally - The Flyer Show 14...

Flyer Magazine ·

2025/08/14

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 cha...

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26:10

Flyer Magazine - AERO - what would have been

Flyer Magazine ·

2020/04/07

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