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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
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The briefing is made in association with Astral Aviation Consulting. Check out their upcoming free workshops.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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
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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.

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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 what's happening with the CAA's plans for tightening the rules on cost sharing flights.

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.

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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 number of Airprox reports have been higher than normal this summer and we discover what is the biggest cause of pilot in-flight impairment.

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.

This episode is sponsored by AOPA UK. Sign up for a discounted membership here

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