The Flying Reporter Podcast
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.
Episodes
21 episodes
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
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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27:27
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
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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12:54
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 airpor...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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11:06
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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13:28
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<...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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12:45
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 mo...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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18:09
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. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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13:35
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. Cov...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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20:58
Why did a large BVLOS drone lose contact in the English Channel
A 160Kg drone, contracted by the UK Home Office, loses its command and control link while searching for migrant boats in the English Channel. The Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing Podcast discovers what happened. Jon also finds out wha...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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19:11
Why are there so many general aviation accidents?
General aviation accidents are rising, even though traffic levels are lower than before the pandemic. In this Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing Podcast, Jon Hunt looks at the latest CAA safety summary.The episode also notes that the...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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21:16
GPS Jamming - How it could affect your flight
In this edition of the Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing Podcast, I discuss the risk to flight from GPS or GNSS jamming activities in the UK.The Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing is the essential guide to the most pertinent changes affecting ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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28:40
Guy Ritchie: Why I bought an English airfield
The British film director Guy Ritchie, famous for films such as 'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels', 'Snatch' and 'Revolver' has just taken over an English airfield. The Flying Reporter caught up with Mr Ritchie in one of the hangars at...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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14:47
The Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing (August 2023)
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. In this episode we hear about the...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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24:24
The Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing (July)
I'm back!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. In this ep...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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24:26
Do you set hard personal flying weather minima?
My name’s Jon Hunt, a private pilot, YouTuber and former BBC TV news reporter. I make inspirational, educational and entertaining general aviation content with a UK focus - and being a fixed wing pilot - that’s where my heart lies and wha...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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24:55
How to choose the right flying school and instructor
Hello, and welcome to the Flying Reporter Podcast. I hope you’ve been enjoying the series so far. Today, I’ll be talking to two extraordinary aviators who’ve overcome extreme adversity to get their pilots license...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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28:13
What does that big red knob do? Leaning tips from a CFI.
Welcome to The Flying Reporter Podcast.Today I meet the man who started his working life as an apprentice roof builder, and who now runs one of the most read UK general aviation publications. Ian Seager from Flyer magazine is my gu...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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23:30
Why is aviation radiotelephony so hard to master?
Welcome to the Flying Reporter Podcast. I’m Jon Hunt, a private pilot and YouTuber from the UK, and these podcasts bring you interesting people, views and information, focussing on general aviation in the UK.On this edition of the podcas...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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24:59
Pilot has mid-air stroke, goes blind and is talked down safely
Welcome to the Flying Reporter Podcast. I’m Jon Hunt, a private pilot and YouTuber from the UK, and these podcasts bring you interesting people, views and information, focussing on general aviation in the UK.Today, we meet the private pi...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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20:21
Seaplane flying in Scotland
Welcome to the Flying Reporter Podcast. I’m Jon Hunt, a private pilot and YouTuber from the UK, and these podcasts bring you interesting people, views and information, focussing on general aviation in the UK.On this edition of the podcas...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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27:04
Flying Reporter Podcast - Launching January 9th
Welcome to the Flying Reporter Podcast. I’m Jon Hunt, a private pilot and YouTuber from the UK and on Monday 9th January, I’ll be launching my new podcast, featuring interesting people, information and general aviation adventures from the UK.
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Season 1
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2:13