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The Flying Reporter Podcast

Jon Hunt - The Flying Reporter

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.

  • 20 episodes
  • Updated Jul 7, 2024

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  • Jul 7, 2024 · 27 min

    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 here and here This Flying Reporter Pilot Briefing is sponsored by Flyer Watches. The briefing is made in association with Astral Aviation Consulting. Check out their upcoming free workshops. About me Support the show

  • Jun 9, 2024 · 12 min

    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 https://www.caa.co.uk/media/cwjom2ph/safetysense_12-strip-flying.pdf 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. Support the show

  • May 11, 2024 · 11 min

    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 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

  • Apr 14, 2024 · 13 min

    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 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

  • Mar 10, 2024 · 12 min

    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 - 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

  • Feb 10, 2024 · 18 min

    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 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. And sponsored by The Business Clubhouse 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 Support the show

  • Jan 13, 2024 · 13 min

    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. 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. Sign up for their Beyond The PPL Workshop here: https://www.astralaviationconsulting.com/upcomingevents This episode is sponsored by AOPA UK. Sign up for a discounted membership 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 Support the show

  • Dec 10, 2023 · 20 min

    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. Covering changes to regulation, airspace, training, licensing and medicals. Human factors/ electronic conspicuity report Sign up for the EFATO workshop here 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 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

  • Nov 11, 2023 · 19 min

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

  • Oct 7, 2023 · 21 min

    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 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 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

  • Sep 9, 2023 · 28 min

    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 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 Register for our live hangout/seminar on Formation Flying on 14 September 2023 at 2000 BST (1900 UTC) 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 Support the show

  • Aug 25, 2023 · 14 min

    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 Compton Abbas, in Dorset to find out why. 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. 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 Support the show

  • Aug 12, 2023 · 24 min

    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 CAA's plans for the Manchester Low Level Route, what to do if you detect Carbon Monoxide in flight and how an observant air traffic controller prevented a potentially catastrophic CFIT incident. 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 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 Support the show

  • Jul 15, 2023 · 24 min

    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 episode we take a look at a call-sign shake up for HEMS, police and search and rescue flights, the UK VHF low level common frequency and a warning about wake turbulence from hovering helicopters. 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. 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 Support the show

  • Mar 20, 2023 · 24 min

    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 what drives most of my content. Today, we’re discussing how to improve things for general aviation in the UK. I’ll be talking to a recently appointed general aviation advocate. And if you fly - do you have a set personal weather minima? Or if you’re a student or recently qualified pilot, how do you learn the skills required to judge when it’s safe to fly, or safer to wait for a better day. The Flying Reporter Podcast is a co-production with The Podcast Coach and brought to you in association with Aerops. The payment app for pilots, aerodromes and operators that makes it easy to pay landing fees, book PPR, settle parking and handling charges and even pay for fuel. Download AEROPS now from the Android or Apple app stores. To find out more, visit The Flying Reporter website. Watch my videos on YouTube Follow me on Twitter Follow me on Facebook Support my channel, and this podcast on Patreon Thanks for listening. Support the show Support the show

  • Mar 6, 2023 · 28 min

    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 licenses and unrestricted class 2 medicals. Both were injured in terrible accidents and are now disabled, but they fly just like you and I. We hear about the amazing charity, Aerobility and how it transforms the lives of the people it helps. And in our ask the instructor feature, we discuss how to go about choosing a flying instructor and flying school. The Flying Reporter Podcast is a co-production with The Podcast Coach and brought to you in association with Aerops. The payment app for pilots, aerodromes and operators that makes it easy to pay landing fees, book PPR, settle parking and handling charges and even pay for fuel. Download AEROPS now from the Android or Apple app stores. To find out more, visit The Flying Reporter website. Watch Claire & Neil flying Follow me on Twitter Follow me on Facebook Support my channel, and this podcast on Patreon Thanks for listening. Support the show Support the show

  • Feb 20, 2023 · 23 min

    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 guest today. And we’ll be discussing what that big red knob does. I’m talking about leaning. When to lean, how lean and how not to lean…flying instructor Nigel Willson, from Anglian Flight Centres will be here for our ‘ask the instructor’ feature. The Flying Reporter Podcast is a co-production with The Podcast Coach and brought to you in association with Aerops. The payment app for pilots, aerodromes and operators that makes it easy to pay landing fees, book PPR, settle parking and handling charges and even pay for fuel. Download AEROPS now from the Android or Apple app stores. To find out more, visit The Flying Reporter website. Watch my videos on YouTube Follow me on Twitter Follow me on Facebook Support my channel, and this podcast on Patreon Thanks for listening. Support the show Support the show

  • Feb 6, 2023 · 24 min

    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 podcast we talk about radio telephony - that’s the strange language pilots use to communicate with controllers and vice versa. We discuss why it’s so hard to learn and why sometimes it’s just best to speak in plain English.. Also on this episode… do you know your side slip from your forward slip? Head of Training at Anglian Flight Centres joins us for our ‘ask the instructor’ feature. The Flying Reporter Podcast is a co-production with The Podcast Coach and brought to you in association with Aerops. The payment app for pilots, aerodromes and operators that makes it easy to pay landing fees, book PPR, settle parking and handling charges and even pay for fuel. Download AEROPS now from the Android or Apple app stores. To find out more, visit The Flying Reporter website. Watch my YouTube episode with Helena as we cross Heathrow's airspace. Watch my videos on YouTube Follow me on Twitter Follow me on Facebook Support my channel, and this podcast on Patreon Thanks for listening. Support the show

  • Jan 23, 2023 · 20 min

    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 pilot who had a stroke mid-air, went blind, and was talked down for a safe landing. And in our ‘ask the instructor’ feature, we’re going to share some useful information that might help you, if you should have a rough running engine. The Flying Reporter Podcast is a co-production with The Podcast Coach and brought to you in association with Aerops. The payment app for pilots, aerodromes and operators that makes it easy to pay landing fees, book PPR, settle parking and handling charges and even pay for fuel. Download AEROPS now from the Android or Apple app stores. To find out more, visit The Flying Reporter website. Watch my flights on YouTube Follow me on Twitter Follow me on Facebook Support my channel, and this podcast on Patreon Thanks for listening. Support the show

  • Jan 9, 2023 · 27 min

    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 podcast we explore the seaplane rating… and my experience flying around the lochs of Scotland in an amphibious Cessna 172. Crazy as it might seem - this was some of the most thrilling flying I’ve done to date. Also on this episode… we ‘ask the instructor’. Head of Training at Anglian Flight Centres, Nigel Willson joins me to discuss distractions in the cockpit, and how to avoid succumbing to tunnel vision. I share a recent experience of mine that led to me deviating from a controlled airspace clearance. The Flying Reporter Podcast is a co-production with The Podcast Coach and brought to you in association with Aerops. The payment app for pilots, aerodromes and operators that makes it easy to pay landing fees, book PPR, settle parking and handling charges and even pay for fuel. Download AEROPS now from the Android or Apple app stores. To find out more, visit The Flying Reporter website. Watch my seaplane YouTube episode Watch my videos on YouTube Follow me on Twitter Follow me on Facebook Support my channel, and this podcast on Patreon Thanks for listening. Support the show