The Flying Reporter Podcast

Jon Hunt - The Flying Reporter
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Welcome to the Flying Reporter Podcast. I’m Jon Hunt, a private pilot and YouTuber from the UK. This new podcast features essential aviation news and updates, interesting people, and general aviation adventures from the UK.

  1. 07/07/2024

    How to survive an engine failure after take off

    In this month's Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing, we examine two aircraft accidents, where an engine failure after take off led to crashes with serious injuries. Read the accident reports yourself here and here This Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing is sponsored by Flyer Watches. The briefing is made in association with Astral Aviation Consulting.  Check out their upcoming free workshops. About me Support the show

    27 min

  2. 06/09/2024

    Changes to the Manchester Low Level Corridor

    In this Pilot Briefing podcast I outline the changes proposed for the Manchester Low Level Corridor, talk about strip flying and round up the latest aerodrome news. The Strip Flying CAA Safety Sense Leaflet https://www.caa.co.uk/media/cwjom2ph/safetysense_12-strip-flying.pdf This Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing is sponsored by Flyer Watches. https://www.flyerwatches.com/ The briefing is made in association with Astral Aviation Consulting.  Check out their upcoming free workshops. https://www.astralaviationconsulting.com/ Jon Hunt, is a private pilot, YouTuber and former BBC TV news reporter.  He makes inspirational, educational and entertaining general aviation content with a UK focus - and being a fixed wing pilot - that’s where his heart lies and what drives most of his content. Support the Show. Support the show

    13 min

  3. 05/11/2024

    Don't fly like this!

    Don't fly like this!  In this episode of the Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing, we talk about an altimeter technique that could help you reduce the risk of a mid-air collision.  We also hear about a pricing u-turn at some Scottish airports and look into an AAIB report into the crash of an EVTOL air taxi prototype. This Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing is sponsored by Flyer Watches. https://www.flyerwatches.com/ The briefing is made in association with Astral Aviation Consulting.  Check out their upcoming free workshops. https://www.astralaviationconsulting.com/ Jon Hunt, is a private pilot, YouTuber and former BBC TV news reporter.  He makes inspirational, educational and entertaining general aviation content with a UK focus - and being a fixed wing pilot - that’s where his heart lies and what drives most of his content. Support the show

    11 min

  4. 04/14/2024

    Pilot stung by wasp in mid-air near miss

    A light aircraft and glider come into conflict with each other after a pilot is stung on the face by a wasp.  An incident summarised in this month's Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing Podcast. Also in this episode of the Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing Podcast, we discover that the mid-air collision rate in the UK is 4 times higher that in the USA, and find out what changes are in the pipeline for UK private pilot licensing. This Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing is sponsored by Flyer Watches. https://www.flyerwatches.com/ The briefing is made in association with Astral Aviation Consulting.  Check out their upcoming free workshops. https://www.astralaviationconsulting.com/ Jon Hunt, is a private pilot, YouTuber and former BBC TV news reporter.  He makes inspirational, educational and entertaining general aviation content with a UK focus - and being a fixed wing pilot - that’s where his heart lies and what drives most of his content. Support the show

    13 min

  5. 03/10/2024

    New rules for cost-sharing flights - update

    In this Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing.. - The CAA pushes ahead with restrictions on advertising Cost-Sharing flights, despite objections from the vast majority - Active carbon monoxide detectors could become mandatory in the cockpit - The UK's Flight Information Services could be in for an overhaul This Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing is sponsored by Flyer Watches. https://www.flyerwatches.com/ The briefing is made in association with Astral Aviation Consulting.  Check out their upcoming free workshops. https://www.astralaviationconsulting.com/upcomingevents Jon Hunt, is a private pilot, YouTuber and former BBC TV news reporter.  He makes inspirational, educational and entertaining general aviation content with a UK focus - and being a fixed wing pilot - that’s where his heart lies and what drives most of his content. The Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing is made in association with Astral Aviation Consulting. Sign up for the free PFL workshop here; To find out more, visit The Flying Reporter website. Watch my videos on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Twitter Follow me on Facebook Support my channel, and this podcast on Patreon Thanks for listening. Support the show

    13 min

  6. 02/10/2024

    The hidden risk to the safety of your flights.

    In this episode of The Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing Podcast, we hear about a hazard to the safety of aviation that isn't NOTAMed, nor published on aeronautical charts. The Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing is the essential guide to the most pertinent changes affecting your flying in the UK.  Covering changes to regulation, airspace, training, licensing and medicals. Jon Hunt, is a private pilot, YouTuber and former BBC TV news reporter.  He makes inspirational, educational and entertaining general aviation content with a UK focus - and being a fixed wing pilot - that’s where his heart lies and what drives most of his content. The Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing is made in association with Astral Aviation Consulting.  And sponsored by The Business Clubhouse Sign up for the free PFL workshop here; To find out more, visit The Flying Reporter website. Watch my videos on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Twitter Follow me on Facebook Support my channel, and this podcast on Patreon Thanks for listening. Support the show Support the show

    18 min

  7. 01/13/2024

    How a pigeon caused an aeroplane accident

    In this episode of The Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing Podcast, we discuss bird strikes and how to avoid them. The Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing is the essential guide to the most pertinent changes affecting your flying in the UK.  Covering changes to regulation, airspace, training, licensing and medicals. Jon Hunt, is a private pilot, YouTuber and former BBC TV news reporter.  He makes inspirational, educational and entertaining general aviation content with a UK focus - and being a fixed wing pilot - that’s where his heart lies and what drives most of his content. The Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing is made in association with Astral Aviation Consulting. Sign up for their Beyond The PPL Workshop here: https://www.astralaviationconsulting.com/upcomingevents This episode is sponsored by AOPA UK.  Sign up for a discounted membership here To find out more, visit The Flying Reporter website. Watch my videos on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Twitter Follow me on Facebook Support my channel, and this podcast on Patreon Thanks for listening. Support the show Support the show

    14 min

  8. 12/10/2023

    Undercarriage collapse - you won't believe the cause!

    Find out what caused the undercarriage of a PA28 to collapse on landing and what it means for your flying. The Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing is the essential guide to the most pertinent changes affecting your flying in the UK.  Covering changes to regulation, airspace, training, licensing and medicals. Human factors/ electronic conspicuity report Sign up for the EFATO workshop here Jon Hunt, is a private pilot, YouTuber and former BBC TV news reporter.  He makes inspirational, educational and entertaining general aviation content with a UK focus - and being a fixed wing pilot - that’s where his heart lies and what drives most of his content. The Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing is made in association with Astral Aviation Consulting. This episode is sponsored by AOPA UK.  Sign up for a discounted membership here To find out more, visit The Flying Reporter website. Watch my videos on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Twitter Follow me on Facebook Support my channel, and this podcast on Patreon Thanks for listening. Support the show

    21 min
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Welcome to the Flying Reporter Podcast. I’m Jon Hunt, a private pilot and YouTuber from the UK. This new podcast features essential aviation news and updates, interesting people, and general aviation adventures from the UK.

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  • Creator
    Jon Hunt - The Flying Reporter
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2024 The Flying Reporter Podcast
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