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NASA has created many experimental aircraft over the years and operated many others. In the week Artemis II flew to the Moon and around it for the first time in 53 years, we pick our favourites… and it’s an eclectic mix, we admit. Especially since one of us (DAVE!) mis-understood the brief. No matter, watch, listen and let us know your thoughts! PLUS In the News Great Britain’s Vertical Aerospace has flown the all-important transition test flight, going from vertical take-off to wingborne f...
£10k? £15k? £20k? We run through some of the figures, some of the options and remember our first solo flights - which vary from a flex-wing microlight to a glider to a Piper Cub! Plus, in the News: Sonex Aircraft closes Avid founder and designer, Dean Wildon, RIP Microlight Awards + video chat with Owain Johns, CEO of the BMAA The Reno, sorry Roswell Air Races are back and this time all the really fast guys will be there Update on fuel prices In What Caught My Eye: Ian wonders about a spect...
Oil prices are rising quickly and the £3 litre of 100LL avgas is a definite possibility. In some parts of Europe, it’s already close. We take a look at current UK, Europe and USA prices, talk to the suppliers for their view and ask where’s it going? Plus, in this week’s News Swift Fuels 100R unleaded avgas is approved for hundreds more aircraft We look back at the life of Mike Melvill, kitplane builder, test pilot and first civilian astronaut Ultimate High is having a GA Safety Day at Goodwo...
The sale of the busiest General Aviation airport in the UK to Horizon Aero Group has collapsed. What do the two local councils which own the airport do now? We visit the airport - still functioning and busy - and look at what it could be. In this week’s news: Sale of Gloucestershire Airport collapses Consultation over the airspace above Manston Airport in Kent when it reopens Update on the new MD 564 ‘hotrod’ helicopter Entries open for TopNav 2026, the navigation competition that takes plac...
What flying competitions can you take part in as a General Aviation pilot? There’s a surprising number of events and a wide range of sports, from air racing to short take-off and landing (STOL) competitions. For the tourers, there’s the Pooleys Dawn to Dusk Challenge, navigation exercises or precision/rally flying. The SkyDemon tip is about integrated AIPs and airfield guides. In the news we discuss: Old Sarum Airfield wins planning appeal Bicester Airfield hangar restored New helicopters e...
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has sent the strongest signal yet that ADS-B electronic conspicuity will become mandatory for most aircraft operating in UK lower airspace. Why? How? When? We don’t know all the answers yet but here’s what we do know. Plus, in the News: 90th anniversary of the Spitfire’s first flight - and news of a very special Spitfire event at Shuttleworth Italian manufacturer announces a new twin-engine aircraft, the Pioneer 800 Twin Latest update on Van’s RV-15, one...
Which is the best app for finding information about that airfield you’re thinking of flying to? In the news: What’s happening at Andrewsfield? What’s K59? Tecnam revamps fleet to fit new US sport pilot rules General Aviation did well in 2025 but which aircraft were the big winners? FLYER Club News Latest webinar on better radio use is live, plus four new free landing fees for March In What Caught My Eye Ian celebrates the Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) contest being staged this summer b...
We set a maximum budget of £50,000 and went looking in the classifieds (and elsewhere) for two choices: Hot (aircraft we’d really like) and Not (aircraft we’d rather not). Ian falls for a beautifully made Chilton monoplane, even though it’s too small him to fly. Dave eyes a Luscombe (no surprise there) and Ed goes for a Yak 50 even though it’s life limited (the Yak, not Ed). In the news: GASCo starts winding up after 60+ years promoting safety in aviationRed Bull’s Dario Costa lets th...
Britain’s airfields and airports are under threat. Popham, Coventry, Tollerton, Gloucester and Old Sarum are just some facing an uncertain future. This week we bring an update - likely to be the first of many. In the news, we discuss: Pilot Medical Declaration (PMD) - yet another CAA consultation In the US, the powerful Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is in turmoil. Why? AERO Friedrichshafen: fly in slots open and news of a FLYER Club special discount Closet air racers: time to...
Simple but effective tips to improve your R/T! ATC expert Darren Lewington gives three straightforward ways to transform mumbling and stumbling radio calls into a thing of fluency. In the news we discuss: Cirrus launches Generation 3 Vision Jet with six seats and more than 30 tweaks N-reg drama over: FAA starts to reissue aircraft certificates Volocopter buzzing: Back with two electric helicopters Pilot caught short: the story behind our lead item In What Caught My Eye: Dave spo...
Will your revalidation refresher flight turn into a test? That's one of the top three takeaways from this week's news of CAA licensing changes. Others include: Microlights are OK for Commercial Pilot Licence training and there are dark clouds ahead for instructors using a Pilot Medical Declaration. Plus: Return of the IMC Rating. In the news we discuss: · Tayside Aviation faces dissolution leaving students out of pocket · Mooney Aircraft thrown a lifeline · Aerote...
We visit Compton Abbas Airfield to talk with new Accountable Manager Ben Perkins and Head of Aviation James Wolstenholme about some welcome changes coming up at one of the UK’s most picturesque airfields, set in the Dorset countryside. Plus we run through this week’s top news stories including: French Superstar: latest 2026 Daher TBM 980 Update on the grounded N-reg aircraft Launch of Pooleys Dawn to Dusk Competition 2026 Update on the Colin Hales and LAA situation Flying scholarships at Goo...
This episode of The Flyer Show takes a look at the latest general aviation news, brings you your weekly SkyDemon tip, and of course your weekend weather outlook. The team discusses the FAA decision that has grounded N-registered aircraft held in trust with Southern Aircraft Consultancy, and what the possible solutions might be. There's the latest in the Colin Hales/LAA story, the financial position of Lydd Airport, the proposed sale of Gloucestershire Airport and the consultation arou...
In this episode of the FLYER Show – the first of 2026! – we bring you the latest general aviation news and we look forward to general aviation flying in 2026, including launching our #FLY2026 challenge! - SkyDemon top tip covering flight log analysis - First real-world emergency landing using Garmin’s Autoland system - Rotax 916-powered Bristell B23 gets EASA certified - Cirrus Aircraft deliver their 11,000th SR aircraft and launch the G7+ model for 2026 - Plus time is getting critical to ma...
Join us for a comprehensive end-of-year aviation review as we look back at 25 of the best and worst stories from flying in 2025. This episode covers major UK and international aviation news including PPL licensing changes, partial power loss training, moving maps, the Manchester Low Level Route update, Jeppesen and ForeFlight leaving Boeing, and landmark achievements such as CubCrafters reaching 37,609ft, Skyfly Axe’s first cross-country flight and 100 years of the Goodyear Blimp. We discus...
Join us on this week’s FLYER Show as we meet the current owner of the FLYER Europa, bring you the latest aviation news, and sit down with former RAF Vulcan pilot, airline captain and display pilot Bill Perrins for an in-depth discussion about flying and operating the famous v-bomber. Bill shares his experiences from the Vulcan bomber, Tornado F3, Spitfires, Chipmunks and commercial jets. He takes up through the Vulcan's handling challenges, engineering limits, landing techniques, asymmetric ...
Join us for The FLYER Show and discover a way that you can afford to fly an aircraft that would otherwise be too much money! Yes, we explore the world of Group Ownership of Aircraft where the unaffordable becomes possible. We look at the practical benefits and financial planning to maintenance responsibilities, booking systems and managing relationships within a flying group. Plus, real-world examples of aircraft shares currently on the market. There's also the dreadful news tha...
This week we have made The Flyer Show pretty much all about the Beechcraft Bonanza and Baron given Textron's decision to sunset these classic aeroplanes. There's still the normal news, weather and SkyDemon tip, plus we're bringing back Fantasy Hangar for a Bo & Baron special! #aviationnews #aviationhistory #aviationstories #beachcraftbonanza #aviationenthusiast Big thanks to Ryan at AirshowStuff.com for the Bonanza clip - check out their channel here The links! Join the Flyer Club Pi...
In this episode of The Flyer Show, we take an in-depth look at the fantasy of flying from home, exploring houses across Europe that come with their own airstrip, from island hideaways and airstrip cottages to larger estates with runways and hangars, including Glenforsa on Mull and notable strips on the Isle of Wight and in the Cotswolds. We discuss hangar-home concepts and talk about the latest aviation news with updates from Trig Avionics, Skyfly, and engineering insights such as turbine bl...
In this week’s Flyer Show the team brings you the latest in general aviation news, weather, and insights for pilots and enthusiasts across the UK. Tim from SkyDemon shares a practical pilot tip on airfield approach information, while Simon Keeling delivers a detailed weekend flying forecast. The discussion covers the latest CAA consultation, the closure of Coventry Airport, and job opportunities within the Flyer team. Later, former 747 pilot and author Scott Bateman talks about his new book J...
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