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Why so many General Aviation accidents – Supporters’ Edition

The UK CAA’s recent annual safety report shows a continued rise in light aircraft accidents and serious incidents since the Covid pandemic – I explore why this might be.   To view this content you need to be a member of The Flying Reporter Supporters’ Club. If you are already an active member, please sign in. Not a member?  Join the Supporters’ Club now! Become a Club member now, and get access to bonus content, exclusive behind the scenes footage, live member-only hangouts and watch my episodes ad-free up to a week before general release. Find out how to sign up.  


I land on a beach and instantly regret it – Supporters’ Edition

I visit the Scottish island of Barra and make a right mess of my approach to land because of task saturation, but that’s not my only regret.   To view this content you need to be a member of The Flying Reporter Supporters’ Club. If you are already an active member, please sign in. Not a member?  Join the Supporters’ Club now! Become a Club member now, and get access to bonus content, exclusive behind the scenes footage, live member-only hangouts and watch my episodes ad-free up to a week before general release. Find out how to sign up.  


Will cleaning your aeroplane make it go faster? Supporters’ Edition

I clean and polish a Cessna 172 and see if there’s any measurable increase in speed.  Advert free version   To view this content you need to be a member of The Flying Reporter Supporters’ Club. If you are already an active member, please sign in. Not a member?  Join the Supporters’ Club now! Become a Club member now, and get access to bonus content, exclusive behind the scenes footage, live member-only hangouts and watch my episodes ad-free up to a week before general release. Find out how to sign up.  


I’ve landed but this airport terminal is deserted

I land my aeroplane at an airport that has been closed for 3 years.  Supporters’ Edition   To view this content you need to be a member of The Flying Reporter Supporters’ Club. If you are already an active member, please sign in. Not a member?  Join the Supporters’ Club now! Become a Club member now, and get access to bonus content, exclusive behind the scenes footage, live member-only hangouts and watch my episodes ad-free up to a week before general release. Find out how to sign up.  


GPS Jamming – How it could affect your flight

This is the advert-free, Supporters’ Club edition   To view this content you need to be a member of The Flying Reporter Supporters’ Club. If you are already an active member, please sign in. Not a member?  Join the Supporters’ Club now! Become a Club member now, and get access to bonus content, exclusive behind the scenes footage, live member-only hangouts and watch my episodes ad-free up to a week before general release. Find out how to sign up.  


How to fly in formation – Supporters’ Edition

I have a go at formation flying and discover that it’s harder than it looks.   To view this content you need to be a member of The Flying Reporter Supporters’ Club. If you are already an active member, please sign in. Not a member?  Join the Supporters’ Club now! Become a Club member now, and get access to bonus content, exclusive behind the scenes footage, live member-only hangouts and watch my episodes ad-free up to a week before general release. Find out how to sign up.  


Guy Ritchie – Why I bought an airfield – Supporters’ Edition

Film director Guy Ritchie tells The Flying Reporter why he’s bought a small English airfield.  Advert-free edition.   To view this content you need to be a member of The Flying Reporter Supporters’ Club. If you are already an active member, please sign in. Not a member?  Join the Supporters’ Club now! Become a Club member now, and get access to bonus content, exclusive behind the scenes footage, live member-only hangouts and watch my episodes ad-free up to a week before general release. Find out how to sign up.  


A bad time for that to happen – Supporters’ edition

In this episode, I have a minor issue on takeoff from Weston in Ireland, which demonstrates the need to always ‘fly-the-aeroplane’ first and foremost.   To view this content you need to be a member of The Flying Reporter Supporters’ Club. If you are already an active member, please sign in. Not a member?  Join the Supporters’ Club now! Become a Club member now, and get access to bonus content, exclusive behind the scenes footage, live member-only hangouts and watch my episodes ad-free up to a week before general release. Find out how to sign up.  


ATC prevents CFIT tragedy – Supporters’ Edition

In August’s Pilot Briefing, we also find out what to do if you get a Carbon Monoxide alarm activation in flight.   To view this content you need to be a member of The Flying Reporter Supporters’ Club. If you are already an active member, please sign in. Not a member?  Join the Supporters’ Club now! Become a Club member now, and get access to bonus content, exclusive behind the scenes footage, live member-only hangouts and watch my episodes ad-free up to a week before general release. Find out how to sign up.  


Aerodrome Review – Isle of Man – Advert free

Here is the advert-free Supporters’ Club edition of my Isle of Man Aerodrome Review.   To view this content you need to be a member of The Flying Reporter Supporters’ Club. If you are already an active member, please sign in. Not a member?  Join the Supporters’ Club now! Become a Club member now, and get access to bonus content, exclusive behind the scenes footage, live member-only hangouts and watch my episodes ad-free up to a week before general release. Find out how to sign up.