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Dumb Stuff That Pilots (Sometimes) Do - The FLYER Show - 29th October 2026
It’s true, some pilots just don’t know how to start, taxi, park, use the fuel pump, and get in and out of the hangar without winding up other pilots. Here’s…
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Where are Britain’s worst airspace hotspots? - The FLYER Show - 22nd October 2026
There are more than 1,100 airspace infringement each year in the UK which sounds a lot. But many are in the same places known officially as Airspace Hotspots…
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Learning to fly : Where is best in the World? - The FLYER Show - 15th October 2026
Is the UK the best place in the world to learn to fly? This week, we compare the sub-ICAO pilot licences across the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and…
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Your Own Aeroplane for the Price of a New Car - The FLYER Show - 8 October 2026
What do you choose? A new car or an aeroplane? Yes, after last week’s show where we talked about expensive new high-performance microlights, we go to the other…
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Fancy a 200mph microlight? - The FLYER Show - 1st October 2026
Thanks to the latest Rotax 916iS engine with its 160hp max power, there’s a flock of superfast microlights becoming available - and the latest, the JMB VL3…
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Does GA Have an Organised Crime Problem? - The FLYER Show - 24th September 2026
Does general aviation have an organised crime problem? A report from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) looks at the use of general aviation for…
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CAA updates Instructor hour - The FLYER Show - 17th September 2026
New guidance from the CAA sets out what instructors should cover during the one-hour refresher flight for SEP revalidation by experience. They make it clear…
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It’s not all doom and gloom at UK airfields - The FLYER Show - 10th September 2026
Airfield, airport and air strips: They’re the life-blood of General Aviation. We take a look at what’s going well, what’s not and what’s in between. It’s a…
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Don’t let that LAPL expire - The FLYER Show - 3rd September 2026
The Light Aircraft Pilot’s Licence (LAPL) has been a popular choice for many pilots but as the CAA has sought to streamline licensing (for all the right…
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Tecnam takes aim at Cirrus and Diamond - The FLYER Show - 30th July 2026
We had so much material from this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh (OK, ‘Oshkosh’ for short) that we decided to cover the left-out bits in the show. There’s some…
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What’s new at Oshkosh 2026? - The FLYER Show - 16th July 2026
EAA Airventure Oshkosh starts next week and there’s lots to see. The FLYER works through the highlights that we know about: aircraft launches, product updates…
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Big GA News from Garmin, CubCrafters, Cirrus & Dynon - The FLYER Show - 9th July 2026
Blimey, this has to be one of the biggest news weeks we’ve ever seen (and Dave’s on holiday!) Big news from Garmin with a new integrated and configurable…
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Perfect aeroplanes for summer evenings - The FLYER Show - 25th June 2026
It ain’t half hot, Mum! With weather like this week’s, what we need is a nice, simple aircraft for a cool bimble in the evening air. The team chose three…
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80 fabulous years of the deHavilland Chipmunk - The FLYER Show - 18th June 2026
“Why do people get all misty-eyed about an old oily piston single with only two seats?” But this isn’t any old piston single, this is the de Havilland…
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GA and Drones plus dumb CAA advice - The FLYER Show - 11th June 2026
We call it YADS (Yet Another Drone Story), but last week the CAA launched YAC (Yet Another Consultation), publishing three hefty documents capable of curing…
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Replica Warbirds - The FLYER Show - 4th June 2026
Few of us can afford a genuine warbird but there’s a world of replica aircraft out there, many built from kits, some from plans and others – the really…
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Transatlantic flight, done! - The FLYER Show - 28th May 2026
For some, including Ian, it’s a bucket list item. For others, ferry pilots, it’s a job. Whatever, it’s not a flight to be taken lightly because of weather…
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AFFORDABLE WARBIRDS - The FLYER Show - 21st May 2026
So what’s a warbird? Any aircraft with a military purpose at some point in its life, is what we’ve gone for. But not the £MultiMillion exotica like Spitfires…
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Special Top Gun Edition - The FLYER Show - 14th May 2026
The world’s greatest ever movie, Top Gun, was first shown in May 1986 so it’s now 40 years old and still as appealing as ever! We celebrate the date with our…
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Waco Whacked! Sonex Saved! - The FLYER Show - 7th May 2026
“To make a small fortune in aviation, start with a large one!” It’s as hard as ever to stay in business in General Aviation (GA) with manufacturers struggling…
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Mighty Microlights! (And the Cheap ‘n Cheerful) - The FLYER Show - 30th April 2026
Ahead of the Popham Microlight Trade Fair we take a look at the UK’s booming 600kg Light Sport Microlight category: what aircraft are approved, what’s on the…
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All that's hot from AERO 2026 - The FLYER Show - 23 April 2026
This week's show comes to you live - the team will be bringing you all of the hot news from AERO 2026!
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It’s time for AERO Friedrichshafen! - The FLYER Show - 16th April 2026
Yes, the FLYER team is off to Europe’s top General Aviation show staged at Friedrichshafen Messe which just happened to be adjacent to the local airport, on…
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Three fantastic NASA aircraft - The FLYER Show - 9th April 2026
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…
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What is the cost in 2026 for Private Pilot’s Licence? - The FLYER Show - 2nd April 2026
£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…
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Avgas: Heading for £3 per litre? - The FLYER Show - 26 March 2026
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…
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Airport sale collapses - The FLYER Show - 19 March 2026
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…
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Air Racing, STOL, Rally, & More! - The FLYER Show - 12 March 2026
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…
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Mandatory ADS-B on the way for UK General Aviation - The FLYER Show - 5 March 2026
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…
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SkyDemon v two new apps. - The FLYER Show - 26 February 2026
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?…
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Hot or Not? Aircraft under £50k
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…
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Are we facing Airfield Armageddon? - The FLYER Show - 12 February 2026
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…
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Don't Be a Radio Numpty
Simple but effective tips to improve your R/T! ATC expert Darren Lewington gives three straightforward ways to transform mumbling and stumbling radio calls…
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Will your revalidation refresher flight turn into a test?
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…
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Compton Abbas Airfield update. New boss explains 2026 changes
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…
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Aircraft grounded after FAA take action against popular trust company
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…
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Are you up for the #FLY2026 challenge? - The FLYER Show - 8 January 2026
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…
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General aviation in 2025: the good, the bad and the interesting - The FLYER Show - 18 December 2025
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…
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How to Fly a Vulcan - The FLYER Show - 11th December
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…
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Everything you need to know about joining a group. The FLYER Show 4 December 2025
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…
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The End of the Bonanza - The FLYER Show - 27 November 2025
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…
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Flying from Home Fantasies - The FLYER Show - 20th November 2025
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…
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747 The Greatest Airliner Ever? – The Flyer Show –13th November 2025
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…
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Need for Speed – Go fast for under £200k - The Flyer Show 06 November 2025
In this week’s episode of The Flying Show, Ed Hicks, Dave Calderwood and Annabel Cook bring you the latest aviation news, weather, and flying insights for…
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3 Big licensing wins for pilots - The Flyer Show 30 October 2025
Three major licensing changes from the CAA’s simplification project are set to make life easier for GA pilots — we’ll break down what they mean and why they…
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Saving Popham, The Flyer Show 23 October 2025
Basingstoke and Deane District Council has decided that Popham Airfield isn’t a “significant” part of the UK’s general aviation network — a view that…
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Can we keep flying affordable? The Flyer Show October 16 2025
In this week’s Thursday aviation roundup, we bring you the latest news, SkyDemon tip, your weather update from Dr Simon Keeling, and an exclusive interview…
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What makes a good pilot? The Flyer Show 9 October 2025
In this week’s episode of The FLYER Show, we cover major developments in the aviation world, including the confirmed closure of Cambridge Airport by 2028 and…
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Got your PPL? What next? - The Flyer Show October 2 2025
This week on The Flyer Show, we bring you the latest in UK aviation news and insights for pilots and enthusiasts. We cover the Met Office’s new MAVIS platform…
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Tips for Buying Your First Aircraft - The Flyer Show 25 September 2025
This week’s Flyer Show podcast covers GA news, aircraft buying tips, and a spectacular P-51 and SR-71 photo shoot. • There's a new aviation minister…
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Three great aircraft that offer value for money flying
From Bristell’s FAA certification success to the future of electric hybrids in Switzerland, we’ve got a packed episode of GA news, features and fun. Here’s…
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Is there a future for homebuilding? The Flyer Show September 11 2025
The team try to figure out if homebuilding still has a future using data on UK kit and plans-built projects. We cover Swift Fuels’ 100-octane unleaded avgas…
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How to fly for less - The Flyer Show, September 4 2025
In this week's Flyer Show, we bring you the latest aviation news and insights from the UK and beyond. We discuss current developments at Gloucestershire…
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Is General Aviation getting less sociable?
This week we ask whether flying is becoming less sociable and what truly makes an airfield a great pilot destination, we take a look at Mike Patey's dramatic…
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Why we think the CAA is stupid - Livestream 21 August
NOTAM Nonsense, Solar Farms & STOL Newcomers This week from the FLYER studio: GA news from Plaistows’ solar farm to partial power failures in PPL training, the…
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How to fly into the LAA Rally - The Flyer Show 14 August 25
In this packed episode of the Flyer Livestream—recorded using our brand-new studio setup—we bring you the latest general aviation news, flight planning tips…