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  1. 4d ago

    It’s not all doom and gloom at UK airfields - The FLYER Show - 10th September 2026

    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 single-engine turboflight flies again Free money! BWPA scholarships - there’s loads Fred To, British aviation pioneer, to fly with SolarStratos this autumn Electronic Conspicuity: The CAA’s consultation ends soon so have your say Fantasy Hangar Is there such an aircraft as a beautiful single-engine turboprop that grown out of a piston engine version? The question is prompted by the GippsAero GA10 Airvan - useful it may be, pretty it ain’t. So who chose what? Ian went for the Taylor Speedstar 850, an oddball aircraft fitted with an 840hp Garrett TPE-331 turboprop engine, called “a beautiful masterpiece” Dave plumped for the Tarragon Turboprop, fitted with TurboTech’s 141hp regenerative turbine, which made its first flight in July this year. It’s very very sexy! Ed went for the Turbine Toucan, a one-off Pitts Model 12 usually powered by a giant Vedeneyev M14P radial piston engine but now equipped with an equally giant 750hp 601D turboprop engine Plus: SkyDemon tip of the week, weekend weather forecast and events coming up. LINKS BWPA Scholarships https://bwpa.co.uk/scholarships/ CAA Electronic Conspicuity Consultation https://consultations.caa.co.uk/safety-and-airspace-regulation-group/ec-mandate/ Join the FLYER Club https://flyer.co.uk/membership/ LAA Rally - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_3UJG7xvz0 #generalaviation  #ukaviation  #pilots  #aircraft  #airfield #aviationnews

  2. Sep 3

    Don’t let that LAPL expire - The FLYER Show - 3rd September 2026

    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choice for many pilots but as the CAA has sought to streamline licensing (for all the right reasons), so the LAPL has been replaced by the National Private Pilot’s Licence (NPPL).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, just brilliant. Shuttleworth’s damaged dh.88 Comet air racer will be rebuilt! Redhill Aerodrome faces a really serious threat Solent Airport gets a new manager Compton Abbas Airfield makes a runner Deadline coming up fast for the Professional Flight Training Awards FLYER Club price increase on the way - subscribe now to lock in the current price Return of Fantasy Hangar! Yes, by public demand, FLYER’s Fantasy Hangar is back and this week’s subject is choosing an aircraft to fly all four of September’s free landings: Barton, Cromer, Old Warden and Strathaven. Ian chose the Miles Falcon Major, an air racer from 1934, ignoring the fact that only three remain airworthy worldwide Dave, for once, is the Sensible One, choosing the latest Bristell B8M, a 160hp high-wing rocketship, ignoring Ed’s jibes about ‘M’ standing for ‘Mobility’ Ed, as usual, came up with an aircraft none of us had ever heard of before, the Waco SRE. Yes, it’s a Waco biplane but not as we know it Jim. JIm? Who’s Jim? PLUS PLUS! Yes, there’s more. This week’s SkyDemon tip: the Yellow Arrow. Simon Keeling’s weekend weather forecast. And events coming up, including the LAA Rally. LINKS Entries for the Professional Flight Training Awards: https://www.pilotcareerslive.com/awards/ FLYER free landings for September 2026: https://flyer.co.uk/flyer-free-landings-for-september-2026/ Join the FLYER Club: https://flyer.co.uk/membership/ #generalaviation #ukaviation #pilots #licences #aircraft #airfield

  3. Jul 30

    Tecnam takes aim at Cirrus and Diamond - The FLYER Show - 30th July 2026

    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 people remembered: Geoff Weighell, microlighting champion and former BMAA boss, and David Roberts of Europe Airsports who quietly got on with promoting GA at government levels. Horten Flying Wing project for sale. Perfect for someone with a large fortune looking to downsize. CAA webinar coming up on the subject of mandatory Electronic Conspicuity. FLYER Fly-in on 11 August at Aces High, Steventon (PPR and Briefing essential). Four new free landings for August. What Caught My Eye  Dave: Shuttleworth’s simple gorgeous Blackburn B.2 at Breighton. Ian: Over 153,000 commercial flights in one day - that's almost two takeoffs & landings per second. No accidents - amazing! Ed: Pedal Venture sets a record! Plus, SkyDemonTip, Weekend Weather Forecast and Events coming up. Links Join the Flyer Club - https://flyer.co.uk/membership/  Best of Oshkosh video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyhV3JR-qy4 Oshkosh Preview Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZ6V_vBs7NQ #oshkosh #generalaviation #aviationnews #aviationtech #airshows

  4. Jul 16

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

    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 Airfield is for sale: fancy it? Flying to Iceland in a flex-wing microlight: Trev Lee and Dave Bromley made it and we catch up with them in a video call Sad news: Metal Seagulls is to close. The Pembrokeshire-based engineering workshop (and Zenair agent) calls it a day. Blackbushe Airport is on the up! Lightspeed launches a new version of its DeltaZulu headset with an anti-noise profile specific to a Rotax engine. FLYER’s Ian Seager wins an award! A proper one! In What Caught My Eye Ian spots an aeroplane with a Bluebird connection. Dave raves about the line-up for this year’s Roswell Air Races. Ed meets a rare British 1930s survivor: the Foster Wikner Wicko Plus: SkyDemon tip Weekend weather forecast Club news Events coming up Links Donate to Trev and Dave’s fundraising microlight mission here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/iceland-flying-expo-2026 Mandatory EC consultation https://consultations.caa.co.uk/safety-and-airspace-regulation-group/ec-mandate/ Kirkbirde Airfiled Sale - https://www.hopesauction.co.uk/propertyhopes/kirkbride-airfield-kirkbride/ Join The Flyer Club https://www.flyer.co.uk/membership #oshkosh #generalaviation #aviationnews #aviationtech #airshows

  5. Jul 9

    Big GA News from Garmin, CubCrafters, Cirrus & Dynon - The FLYER Show - 9th July 2026

    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.co.uk/membership Garmin Axis - https://flyer.co.uk/garmin-unveils-axis-a-new-generation-of-highly-integrated-flight-displays/ Ian's flight test of Garmin Axis - https://flyer.co.uk/feature/flying-behind-garmins-new-axis-avionics/ CubCrafters - https://flyer.co.uk/new-ult-sees-carbon-cub-get-a-turbine/ Just Plane Silly Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@UCo2pHK7VPS0_0Tza4ll0SAw Dave vs Bryan Livestream - https://www.youtube.com/live/GNa0Z1uG92A  #aviationnews #garmin #cirrus #generalaviation #aviationtech

  6. Jul 2

    CAA answers our cardio questions - The Flyer Show 2 July 2026

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  7. Jun 25

    Perfect aeroplanes for summer evenings - The FLYER Show - 25th June 2026

    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 Solent are three of Hampshire’s airfields. Coming up is an event linking all three Sywell Aerodrome is closed to visiting aircraft during the week EGNOS, no, not Gran’s favourite Christmas tipple, but Europe’s satellite system for improving GPS accuracy and usefulness, is back on the Govt’s agenda The Raduno is happening this week with a fantastic itinerary! Club News Four new free landing fees for FLYER Club members coming up in July In What Caught My Eye Annabel is stunned by a Solstive Eveing Flight on video Dave spots the Short Take-Off and Landing competition at Breighton Ed embraces his inner Elon Musk celebrating the 35th anniversary of the movie The Rocketeer There’s more: SkyDemon tip of the week (user waypoints), Simon’s weekend weather forecast, Events coming up. #GeneralAviation #aviationnews #pilots #airfield #summerflying #aircraft

  8. Jun 18

    80 fabulous years of the deHavilland Chipmunk - The FLYER Show - 18th June 2026

    “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, the record number of gyrocopters turning up at Old Warden Airfield, and tickets on sale for the Aviator’s Ball. In What Caught My Eye: Annabel is thrilled by the appearance of a North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco at the RAF Cosford Air Show - and it will be sticking around for some more air shows this summer. Dave spots the first signs of this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh with the start of SimVenture, a virtual fly-in based on Oshkosh. Fly at the iconic Fisk Approach and hear the unusual instructions from the Oshkosh air traffic controllers. Ed remembers the unusual McDonnell 220, a four-engine business jet that sadly failed to find a market leaving the one and only 220 ever built languishing at El Paso Airport. Now there’s a campaign to save the survivor. Plus: SkyDemon tip of the week Simon Keeling’s weekend weather forecast FLYER Club latest Events for the busiest weekend of the year Links:  Aviator’s Ball tickets https://www.aerobility.com/aviators-ball-2026 SimVenture https://pilotedge.net/pages/simventure Pre-order Chipmunk at 80 book https://chipmunkat80.carrd.co/ #GeneralAviation #aviationnews #pilots #airfield #aviationhistory #chipmunk

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