Flyer Magazine

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 p...

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 th...

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 3...

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...

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 exa...

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 Rya...

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 av...

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 w...

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 pilots and enthusiasts. We cover the record-breaking CubCrafters Carbon Cub climb to 37,609ft, upcoming changes to halon fire extinguisher regulations, and the CAA’s review of Letters of Agreement affecting UK airfields. There’s also a SkyDemon...

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 matter. There’s also news that Diamond is restarting production of the DA20i in Austria, an RAF pilot has claimed the British Air Racing Championship title, and GASCO has launched a new performance calculator. Join us for all that, plus the la...

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 conveniently helps justify plans for up to 4,230 new houses. We speak to Brian Lloyd from Popham Airfield Matters to hear the latest and find out what pilots and supporters can do to help. We also tiptoe through the LAA’s controversial AGM , where bo...

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 with Owain Johns, the new CEO of the British Microlight Aircraft Association (BMAA). We discuss key updates from the CAA on pilot licensing, a major aircraft order by Skyborne Airline Academy, and Canada’s plans for a new De Havilland airfield....

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 the ambitious revival of the Thurston Seafire amphibious aircraft.  We explore the CAA’s new General Aviation strategy, offer a practical SkyDemon cockpit tip, and provide a detailed weekend weather outlook for UK pilots.  The team also dives...

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, Cirrus’s launch of an instrument rating training programme, and job opportunities in light aircraft engineering via the BMAA. You’ll also get a top SkyDemon tip from Tim and Simon Keeling’s weekend flying weather forecast. We explore valuab...

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, 27-year-old Keir Mather, hear why the Department for Transport seems to be drifting away from General Aviation, and we also at the call for GA Ambassadors and what that could mean.  • A heads-up on upcoming PPL changes and news of Jason Ivey’s...

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 what’s inside:  • ✅ Bristell B23 certified in the US — what it means for flight schools and UK microlight pilots  • ✅ C42 microlight saved — spares and new production secured  • ✅ H55 & Smartflyer partnership — pioneering electric-hybrid...

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 achieving an ASTM production spec, the Eurostar/EV-97 aileron rod-end issue, the UK aviation minister reshuffle, and the first customer delivery of the Jetson ONE eVTOL to Palmer Luckey under US Part 103. Plus: what’s changing at FLYER, classi...

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 Airport, celebrate 50 years of the Robinson R22 helicopter, and look at recent innovations in microlights and kitplanes after last week's LAA Rally.  You'll also find practical advice on lower cost flying, a detailed weekend weather...

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 engine failure, bring you news of another base for the amazing Aerobility and highlight some upcoming UK flying events  Whether you're a pilot, engineer, student, or aviation enthusiast, this episode delivers flying news, expert ins...

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 CAA’s muddled NOTAM advice, and Electra’s blown-lift L9. We cover Loganair’s pilot return scheme, the elegant Bird Symmetry, and Direct Fly’s new STOL Cruiser. Plus your weekend weather and a SkyDemon tip — your essential UK GA update.

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, and essential updates for pilots and aviation enthusiasts alike. We break down how to safely fly into the popular LAA Rally with detailed arrival procedures and SkyDemon tips, plus we reveal the latest UK GA accident stats showing improved sa...