The Flying Reporter Podcast  By  cover art

The Flying Reporter Podcast

By: Jon Hunt - The Flying Reporter
  • Summary

  • 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.

    © 2024 The Flying Reporter Podcast
    Show more Show less
Episodes
  • Don't fly like this!
    May 11 2024

    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.

    Show more Show less
    11 mins
  • Pilot stung by wasp in mid-air near miss
    Apr 14 2024

    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.

    Show more Show less
    13 mins
  • New rules for cost-sharing flights - update
    Mar 10 2024

    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.

    Show more Show less
    13 mins

What listeners say about The Flying Reporter Podcast

Average customer ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.