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  1. 2d ago

    Oshkosh: The Left Out Stuff - 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Jul 2

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

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  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Jun 11

    GA and Drones plus dumb CAA advice - The FLYER Show - 11th June 2026

    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 is set to play an increasingly significant role in everyday flying. In the News: Continental Aerospace Technologies, which was acquired by AVIC, the Chinese state-owned aerospace giant in 2011, is back in US ownership following its purchase by Arcline Investment Management. Meanwhile, Cirrus Aircraft, also owned by AVIC, has been designated a Chinese Military Company by the US Department of Defense (we know). Closer to home, the UK CAA issued infringement avoidance advice for Coventry just days before the airspace was withdrawn, then followed it up with some positively dangerous guidance for pilots using the North West Transit Corridor. In What Caught My Eye: Ian spotted a classic Cessna 185 in a starring role in The Dog Stars, a major film due for release later this year and Ed’s attention was captured by a beautifully restored DC-3 that managed to escape Coventry before the closure. Join the FLYER Club today: flyer.co.uk/membership London Flying Club Event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lfc-evening-with-ian-seager-tickets-1987319557293?aff=oddtdtcreator #GeneralAviation #aviationnews #pilots #airfield #aviationhistory #DC3 #Cessna185

  8. Jun 4

    Replica Warbirds - The FLYER Show - 4th June 2026

    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 looking for a Nieuport 17 because its was the favourite fighter of British WWI ace Albert Ball. However, this 11 is a stunning choice with its New Zealand builder spending time studying an original at Le Bourget’s famous aviation museum. Sopwith Scout: chosen by Ed. It’s a factory- accurate replica and powered by an original Le Rhone engine and original instruments.  Airdrome Sopwith Baby: chosen by Ian. Airdrome Aeroplanes offers kit versions of many early aircraft and this one was ready to fly from its current home in Serbia. Beautifully finished, it had somehow gained an extra seat! In the News: Bye, bye Bicester: Bicester Motion is doing great things with the former wartime airfield but for the classic car industry not to preserve the site’s aviation heritage. Save Nottingham Airport: Campaigners refuse to give up! Now they’re asking for a Judicial Review of the decision to build houses on the site. Ireland’s Newcastle Aerodrome, just 30 miles south of Dublin and right on the coast, is up for sale. Tuning up: CubCrafters has come up with a way of enhancing the performance of the Rotax 916 engine simply by tuning the software. Farnborough fling: There’s a very unusual aviation related building up for sale close to the airport: the Farnborough Centrifuge. In What Caught My Eye: Dave falls for flying in New Zealand with a video of a de Havilland Beaver swooping across the countryside flown by a handy cropsprayer. Ian spots a chateau in France with its own air force: more than 100 ex-military jets parked on its lawn. Ed finds an impressive way to supply remote communities in North America with essentials: beer! Yes, it’s the keg drop! #aviationnews #replica #aviationhistory #pilots #airfield

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