Here’s a link to helpful YouTube videos. If you know of any more or would like to add your own, please comment at the bottom of this page, or contact me!
Channels Worth Subscribing To
Subscriber counts from 01/03/2020. Updated periodically
The Flying Reporter
15K subscribers – Jon Hunt is a private pilot, and BBC television reporter. Jon uploads videos of his flying trips, and behind the scenes footage from his work as a BBC reporter.
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Learning to fly the Harvard - The Flying Reporter
My first lesson in a 1942 WW2 T6 Harvard at Earls Colne Airfield, Essex.
This video was made possible by the generosity of my Patreon and Supporters' club members, and my sponsors.
Anglian War Birds.
https://www.anglianwarbirds.co.uk/
Cameras: Nic Small
https://www.shootfirst.tv/
Disclaimer: I'm just a private pilot, sharing my real-world experiences.
Please subscribe to my channel, and select the bell icon for notifications.
About me/Supporters' Club membership
https://www.jonhunt.net/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/theflyingreporter
Twitter:
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Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/flyingreporteruk
Music:
Epidemic Sound
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My recording equipment
2 GoPro Hero 5 Black
3 GoPro Hero 4 Silver
1 GoPro Hero 3+
Sony AX53 camcorder
Tascam DR-05 audio recorder
Audio attenuator 40dB
3x GoPro suction cup mounts
MiPilotPro tie down mount
Ipad mount
RAM Ipad Mini 4 holder and Yoke mount.
Editing & Graphics:
FCPX
Apple Motion
Voiceover: Rode NT USB microphone
Mapping:
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Flying through an instrument feather - The Flying Reporter
This video is a good example of what to do if flying near an aerodrome's instrument 'Feather' shown on the UK aeronautical chart.
This video was made possible by the generosity of my Patreon and Supporters' club members, and my sponsors.
Anglian War Birds.
https://www.anglianwarbirds.co.uk/
Pilot World Shop
https://www.pilotworldshop.com/
Disclaimer: I'm just a private pilot, sharing my real-world experiences.
Please subscribe to my channel, and select the bell icon for notifications.
About me/Supporters' Club membership
https://www.jonhunt.net/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/theflyingreporter
Twitter:
https://www.twitter.com/JonHuntTV
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/flyingreporteruk
Music:
Epidemic Sound
https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/ew4rsk/
My recording equipment
2 GoPro Hero 5 Black
3 GoPro Hero 4 Silver
1 GoPro Hero 3+
Sony AX53 camcorder
Tascam DR-05 audio recorder
Audio attenuator 40dB
3x GoPro suction cup mounts
MiPilotPro tie down mount
Ipad mount
RAM Ipad Mini 4 holder and Yoke mount.
Editing & Graphics:
FCPX
Apple Motion
Voiceover: Rode NT USB microphone
Mapping:
SkyDemon -
VFR-IMC dilemma - The Flying Reporter
Autumn in the UK brings with it some beautiful flying opportunities, but also sees a return to morning mist and low cloud. In this episode, The Flying Reporter travels from Redhill to Shobdon via Turweston, and faces a VFR/IMC dilemma in controlled airspace.
The UK will change its VFR minima in May 2021, departing from the EASA Standardised European Rules of the Air. This video is a good example of why that is an important change in the UK climate.
This video was made possible by the generosity of my Patreon and Supporters' club members, and my sponsors.
Anglian War Birds.
https://www.anglianwarbirds.co.uk/
Pilot World Shop
https://www.pilotworldshop.com/
Disclaimer: I'm just a private pilot, sharing my real-world experiences.
Please subscribe to my channel, and select the bell icon for notifications.
About me/Supporters' Club membership
https://www.jonhunt.net/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/theflyingreporter
Twitter:
https://www.twitter.com/JonHuntTV
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/flyingreporteruk
Music:
Epidemic Sound
https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/ew4rsk/
My recording equipment
2 GoPro Hero 5 Black
3 GoPro Hero 4 Silver
1 GoPro Hero 3+
Sony AX53 camcorder
Tascam DR-05 audio recorder
Audio attenuator 40dB
3x GoPro suction cup mounts
MiPilotPro tie down mount
Ipad mount
RAM Ipad Mini 4 holder and Yoke mount.
Editing & Graphics:
FCPX
Apple Motion
Voiceover: Rode NT USB microphone
Mapping:
SkyDemon -
3 controlled airspace crossings in 45 minutes
In this video, I deliver birthday presents to my brother in Bournemouth. Three controlled airspace crossings and six frequency changes in 45 minutes!
This video was made possible by the generosity of my Patreon and Supporters' club members, and my sponsor, Anglian War Birds.
https://www.anglianwarbirds.co.uk/
Disclaimer: I'm just a private pilot, sharing my real-world experiences.
Please subscribe to my channel, and select the bell icon for notifications.
About me/Supporters' Club membership
https://www.jonhunt.net/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/theflyingreporter
Twitter:
https://www.twitter.com/JonHuntTV
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/flyingreporteruk
Music:
Epidemic Sound
https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/ew4rsk/
My recording equipment
2 GoPro Hero 5 Black
3 GoPro Hero 4 Silver
1 GoPro Hero 3+
Sony AX53 camcorder
Tascam DR-05 audio recorder
Audio attenuator 40dB
3x GoPro suction cup mounts
MiPilotPro tie down mount
Ipad mount
RAM Ipad Mini 4 holder and Yoke mount.
Editing & Graphics:
FCPX
Apple Motion
Voiceover: Rode NT USB microphone
Mapping:
SkyDemon
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Private Pilot Vlogs
1.5K subscribers – Adam is a Private Pilot from Birmingham in the UK sharing his passion and experiences.
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EXCLUSIVE Q&A WITH CAPTAIN CHRIS | Virgin Atlantic Training Captain | A350 | Inside The Cockpit
Welcome back to another Inside the Cockpit Q&A.
Today's we catch up with Virgin Atlantic's Captain Chris, who rose to Instagram fame after his 'Buy airline tickets like you bought toilet paper' post went viral!
Chris has been flying for 40 years and this video is packed FULL with career highlights, advice for future pilots, and top destinations to visit with Virgin Atlantic.
You can follow Chris on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/captainchris
I hope you like this video, please smash the thumbs up button, and leave me a comment as I would love to know what you think, or have any questions.
#pilot #airbus #a350 #interview
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YouTube Chapters
Feel free to skip through the video by clicking on the times below:
Introduction 00:00
How did you get into aviation? 00:28
Bring us up to date at Virgin Atlantic 05:46
Is now the toughest time in aviation? 06:20
What is it like to fly in a pandemic? 08:11
What do you think the aviation sector needs right now in the UK? 10:33
Buy airline tickets like you bought toilet paper! 11:42
Does your daughter help with your Instagram content? 15:05
What is your favourite destination to fly to? 17:51
What’s your favourite approach? 19:19
Can you turn everything off on an visual approach? 19:52
What’s your favourite feature of the Airbus A350? 20:29
How are the crew when they are returning back to work? 22:04
What advice would you give to someone who wants to be a pilot? 25:36
How would I stand out to Virgin Atlantic as a pilot? 28:40
What’s next for Captain Chris? 30:33
Have you ever flown with a pilot with cataracts? 31:22
When was the last time you were in a single engine prop? 32:16
Did you learn in a PA28 or Cessna? 33:00
What do you do on standby? 33:12 -
THAT FEELING WHEN YOU BUY A 747! | British Airways Negus 747 G-CIVB saved by CEO of Cotswold Airport
A few weeks back I was so lucky to film a 'YOUTUBE EXCLUSIVE' with CEO of Cotswold Airport Suzannah Harvey!
I wanted to know about thE special 'Queen of The Skies' British Airways 747(Negus) which she has saved, and what are the plans for the future.
I hope you like this short video.
If you do please leave me a comment and hit the thumbs up button as it helps grow the channel.
Now sit back, relax, and enjoy the vlog.
#aviation #747 #negus #insidethecockpit #scholarship
Follow Suzannah Harvey on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/suziejet
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INSPIRING Q&A with MOTHER & DAUGHTER PILOTS | American Airlines 787 Captain & Envoy First Officer
Welcome back to a super inspiring story featuring Robin, one of the first female hired American Airlines pilots, and her daughter Katie.
This is much longer than my normal videos but such a great story I couldn't cut it down.
Please leave me a comment and hit the thumbs up button if you like this video.
Now grab a drink, sit back, and enjoy the interview.
Follow Katie on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/pilot_katie/?hl=en
Follow Robin on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/mompilot1/?hl=en
#pilot #americanairlines #aviation #mother&daughter
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Intro 00:00
How did you get into aviation? 00:35
What happened on your first flight? 01:48
How old were you when you graduated? 03:17
How did you choose a flying school 03:40
What was the most challenging part of your flight training? 05:10
Zero to hero pilot training? 06:00
Would you choose the same flight school again? 07:00
How did you get to the airlines? 08:47
What jet do you fly? 09:36
How did it feel to fly your first jet? 10:20
What's your current situation now? 12:20
Will you get called back up when things are back to normal? 13:44
What do your students say about the current situation? 14:45
Lets meet your mum, recently retired 787 Captain Robin 18:20
How did you get into aviation? 18:50
How did your first trial flight develop into a career? 20:40
You were one of the first female pilots hired by American Airlines 23:40
How did if feel when you got offered your job at Amercian Airlines? 24:24
What did you love the most about flying for American Airlines? 25:55
How was life being a mum and a long haul pilot? 26:57
Is there something that you have learnt through flying that has helped you in life? 28:38
Have you had any emergencies in flight? 29:15
Were you flying on 9/11? 30:44
What was it like to fly the 787 Dreamliner? 32:02
Were there any aircraft you wished you had flown? 32:43
What would your advice be to future pilots? 33:27
You got to fly with your daughter recently 34:55
What was the flight like with your mum in the jump seat? 36:14
Did your mum nail the landing? 39:00
It was meant to happen, your last flight with your daughter 40:00
Are you going to fly a small aircraft now? 40:38
What was the most challenging airport you have flown into? 41:48
Katie do you have anything you want to say to your mum? 44:36
You must be super proud of your daughter? 47:00 -
BEST GIFTS FOR PILOTS & AVIATION ENTHUSIASTS | Win £25 to spend at Transair
Last week I went to visit the team at Transair who are one of the worlds biggest online pilot suppliers and ship to over 100 countries! I wanted to find out what are the top 10 gifts for pilots this Christmas?
Tell me in the comments which is your favourite gift that is featured in the video for your chance to WIN a £25 voucher to spend at Transair. (A winner will be picked by random on Tuesday 15th December 2020 at 10am GMT.)
If you like this video please smash the thumbs up button, subscribe to my channel, and share with your friends.
#aviation #topgifts #pilot #video #insidethecockpit
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Intro - 00:00
Bose Headset - 00:26
Watches - 01:22
Gloves - 01:54
Books - 02:23
Pooleys 2021 Flight Guide - 03:06
Pooleys 2021 Diary - 03:36
Jackets - 03:44
Flight Bags - 04:17
Kneeboard - 05:18
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TRANSAIR PRODUCT LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED
Bose Headset
https://transair.co.uk/headsets-and-helmets/aviation-headsets/bose-aviation-headsets
Watches
https://transair.co.uk/pilot-supplies/pilot-watches/avionic-pilots-watches
Flight Bag - Cross Country
https://transair.co.uk/flight-bags-and-cases/flight-bags/design4pilots-crosscountry-flight-bag
Flight Bag - Outfitters Lift XL
https://transair.co.uk/flight-bags-and-cases/flight-bags/flight-outfitters-lift-xl-flight-bag
Jacket - GA
https://transair.co.uk/pilots-clothing/flight-jackets/design4pilots-ga-jacket
Jacket - Bush
https://transair.co.uk/pilots-clothing/flight-jackets/flight-outfitters-bush-jacket
Gloves - RAF
https://transair.co.uk/pilots-clothing/pilots-flying-gloves/raf-shorty-flying-gloves-leather-pearl
Gloves - Nomex
https://transair.co.uk/pilots-clothing/pilots-flying-gloves/flying-gloves-nomex
Pooleys 2021 Diary
https://transair.co.uk/pilot-supplies/gifts-for-pilots/calendars-and-diaries
Pooleys Flight Guides
https://transair.co.uk/charts-and-guides/flight-guides/pooleys-flight-guides
Kneeboard - Flipchart
https://transair.co.uk/pilot-supplies/kneeboards/pilot-kneeboards/transair-flipchart-kneeboard-large?code=9913
Kneeboard
https://transair.co.uk/pilot-supplies/kneeboards/pilot-kneeboards/design-4-pilotsdesign4pilots-profi-kneeboard
Books
https://transair.co.uk/pilot-training/ratings-differences
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PPL Video Diary
500 subscribers – Joe is a PPL pilot now based at Headcorn Aerodrome in Kent after completing his training at Biggin Hill. This channel includes a number of flights including some PPL training.
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Circuits and Southend Class D zone transit | Last flight before another break! (Cessna 150 G-BMLX)
With only one flight as pilot in command under my belt since lockdown restrictions were eased in June 2020, frustratingly this was my last flight for an extended period as I needed to go in to hospital for surgery on my shoulder.
This means that my medical certificate has been suspended and with the recovery estimated anywhere from 4 - 8 months before being medically fit to fly again and my biennial due in November, I have had to come to terms with the fact that I won't be flying again for some time and will need to go through the whole revalidation process when I am fit again.
On the positive side, Headcorn is a great place to visit any day of the week as a spectator with all of the parachute activity, Spitfires, Harvards as well as general aviation and being able to pitch up right next to the runway. I will have to get my aviation fix from here for the time being.
Following my last flight, which was really just a refresher to get back into the swing of things, I wanted to extend on this and get a bit more practice in terms of my take offs and landings as well as brushing up on my RT. So I booked G-BMLX the Cessna 150 on the 30th July.
With my friend Matt watching from the side of the runway (thanks for the exterior video footage, and the 'commentary' while taxiing to the runway 🙂 ), I decided to practice a few touch and goes and then plotted a navigation route to the north transiting Southends Class D airspace. The idea being to fly over and around the Thames in an anti-clockwise direction.
As this was the Cessna 150's first flight of the day, I performed the A check and refuelled the aircraft and completed all of the paperwork, before taxiing down to runway 10 to depart towards the east. It is a left hand circuit from runway 10, and with wanting to get 3 take offs and landings in I completed 2 circuits that I was happy with before leaving the ATZ to the north on the crosswind leg.
This was a day where you really needed to have your wits about you, not only was the circuit at Headcorn extremely busy, at times there were aircraft holding outside the ATZ to join, but when changing frequency to Southend Radar it was obvious that they were very busy and there was a lot of traffic about.
After initially calling Southend Radar when I was just to the east of Maidstone, I was asked to standby and was not called back until I approached Sheerness which is about 15 nautical miles away. To be honest, I was starting to get slightly concerned as I was getting closer and closer to controlled airspace and my 'plan B' now becoming an extremely long alternative.
They finally got back to me amongst all of the other traffic requiring their service, and handed me over to Southend Director who approved my transit just I had started to hold outside of controlled airspace.
My route took me over Southend Pier and then direct to the Southend overhead where I made a left turn to track towards Basildon. On leaving controlled airspace with the London skyline in front of me and the runway at London City Airpot clearly visible, I turned left slightly to pass over the QEII bridge where I crossed the Thames for a second time.
It was then on a direct track back to Headcorn which positioned nicely to pass over my house in Maidstone where I changed frequency and requested the airfield information for my join back at Headcorn.
They were still using runway 10 and it seemed that the traffic had died down slightly as it wasn't as busy coming in but still wasn't without event as it was announced on frequency that a parachutist had suffered a class 1 injury. Not only concerned for the individual involved, I was half expecting a delay in landing while ATC sorted out the details. But there was no need for concern as I touched down without delay on runway 10.
After shutting down the engine I was definitely feeling exhausted after being in some very busy skies and constantly being on my guard for around an hour and half.
So, who knows when I will be back up and flying again. But I can't wait to get back into the cockpit and up in the air again.
View the full write up on my web site:
http://www.pplvideodiary.com/2020/07/30/circuits-and-southend-class-d-zone-transit/
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Note: I am not an instructor and these videos are for aviation enthusiasts to enjoy for entertainment purposes only. Please always consult a qualified instructor for advice.
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First flight since lockdown - VFR local to Rye and circuit practise
Who knew that when I made my trip from Le Touquet to Headcorn back in February 2020, that it would be my last for over four months and the reason was nothing to do with the weather or aircraft availability.
With COVID-19 causing a national lockdown and being placed on furlough at work my attentions turned to home schooling my 6 year old daughter, entertaining my 3 year old and completing some of those jobs around the house that I've never had the time to do in the past. All while experiencing some of the best flying weather of the year.
Even when some of the lockdown restrictions started to ease and airfields were slowly re-opening, I was still unable to fly as I self hire the aircraft from the flying school and government rules kept the school closed. On top of this, I was outside of the clubs 40 day currency rule which meant I would need a check flight with an instructor anyway. This was particularly frustrating as the weeks passed looking up at clear blue skies seeing other pilots enjoying the freedom of their licences.
The beginning of July brought the news we had all been waiting for and the flying school would be re-opening with new special hygiene measures in place. I booked in my check flight which annoyingly was on one of the worst weather days since the lockdown, but was enough for my instructor/examiner to sign my log book.
With that flight under my belt, I couldn't wait to get back into the skies on my own and booked out the Cessna 150 G-BMLX for the following week on July 15th.
Usually I fly the clubs PA28 or C172, but with the financial impact of being on furlough and the C152 I have flown before out of action for a major overhaul I had to resort to flying the C150 which let's just say 'is no spring chicken'. To be honest, having not flown for so long and eager to get back in the skies, it really didn't bother me as to which aircraft I was flying.
To get back in to the swing of things, I wanted to plan a short local flight but to somewhere I haven't been to before but most importantly getting in some circuit practise to get those take offs and landings back up to scratch.
So I plotted a short flight to the south coast via Rye (I have always loved scenic coastal views from the air) which would only be a 15 minute round trip and then back to Headcorn for some touch and goes.
I arrived at Headcorn, raring to go. Typically, the weather wasn't the best when you consider the countless CAVOK days we had in lockdown but was still perfectly flyable.
With the plane checked out, 2 quarts of oil added and kindly fuelled by the pilot who last flew the aircraft I was ready to go.
The airfield was a lot quieter than I was used to meaning there was no delay in departing from runway 28 heading to the west.
After reaching 700 feet, I made a left turn and departed the circuit to the south on the crosswind leg. On leaving the ATZ I changed radio frequency to London Information as I was just outside of Farnborough LARS East coverage area. I received a Basic Service from London on an eerily quiet radio.
I levelled off at around 2,400 feet which gave me a comfortable separation from the broken clouds above.
The 7 minute trip to Rye via Tenterden was nice and peaceful and a great way to ease myself back into flying. As expected, the views of the coastline were great.
After turning back in land, my route took me over the villages of Northiam and Cranbrook where I changed frequency back to Headcorn.
I received the airfield information and joined the circuit on the left hand downwind leg at Staplehurst for runway 28. With only one other aircraft in the circuit, it was perfect to practice some touch and goes.
I completed another 2 circuits and I must say I was rather pleased with both the overall approach and landing but with the airfield due to close at 6pm, it was time to call it a day and taxi back to the parking stand.
I had most definitely got my eye back in which was the whole point of this flight and with the buzz of flying firmly back, I quickly booked in another flight in G-LX for few days later to practice a few more techniques and procedures.
View the full write up on my web site:
http://www.pplvideodiary.com/2020/07/15/first-flight-since-lockdown/
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Note: I am not an instructor and these videos are for aviation enthusiasts to enjoy for entertainment purposes only. Please always consult a qualified instructor for advice.
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VFR from France to the UK - Le Touquet to Headcorn in a PA28
As this was a check out flight and not necessarily 100% for pleasure, or at least what I would plan if I had friends and family as passengers our stop in Le Touquet was only brief.
After clearing customs and paying the landing fee, my instructor/examiner and I headed to the restaurant at the airport 'L'Escale' for a quick snack and a drink while we debriefed on the flight. By the time we had got there, the staff were ready to close for the day but were more than happy to remain open for us.
Without wanting to out stay our welcome, we settled the bill and left after we had debriefed. We then went back into the terminal building where we had about half an hour to kill before it would be possible to activate our flight plan for our return trip.
We took this opportunity to brief and agree our plan for the flight back to Headcorn. This tuned out to be the perfect amount of time given that we needed to give the aircraft a once over as well.
We continued through the departure lounge, cleared customs and headed airside. After checking out the aircraft, we put our life jackets on before boarding. It wasn't until reviewing the footage after the flight that I realised this is where I made my first mistake of the trip back home. I had put my life jacket on the wrong way round ... not good from a safety point of view and I am glad that I did not need to use it. But lesson learned and I will thoroughly check in future to make sure that life jackets are fitted correctly, not just for myself but my passengers too.
As per the procedures at Le Touquet airport, we called the Ground frequency to request engine start and they confirmed that they had our flight plan by stating that we were flying back to EGKH.
After starting the engine, we completed the remaining checks before getting our taxi instructions. Runway 31 was still in use which would put us on a perfect course for our flight back across the channel.
On reaching the holding point T3, we contacted the Tower frequency who gave us our take off clearance.
After departure we made a slight right turn and took the same route back as we did on the inbound leg initially heading towards Boulogne Harbour.
It was at this point that I learnt my second lesson of the day and that is to trust your judgment. I was pretty confident that you can't receive a Basic Service outside of the UK, but I just wanted some clarity from my instructor before making the call. This lead to me making an incorrect radio call to Lille Information.
The controllers at Lille Information were extremely helpful with giving traffic information and kept us will informed for the duration of the service.
Just as we approached the FIR boundary, they asked us to change frequency to London Information. We didn't actually intent on speaking to them and waited until we were mid-channel before calling Lydd Approach for a Basic Service.
The channel crossing was uneventful but a lot slower than the inbound leg as we had a reasonably strong head wind managing a ground speed of around 80 to 85 knots. We eventually coasted in at Lydd and passed directly overhead the airfield.
They then asked us to report and the Royal Military Canal, which I had never heard of before, luckily my instructor had. Usually the controllers at Lydd ask you to report at Tenterden which is just a bit further north and in all honesty, I think I was prepared to be given that instruction hence my surprise when being asked to report at a different location.
On crossing the Royal Military canal I requested a frequency change to Headcorn Radio. I called them when overhead Tenterden to get the airfield information for our approach and informed them that I intend to join on left base.
Given the muddy and marginal ground conditions at Headcorn, it was very quiet on the approach and we landed nice and smoothly on runway 28. We then taxied the PA28 just outside the hangar as all of the aircraft were being put away due to some bad weather that was due the following day.
We walked back to the club house and were met by 2 very pleasant officials from UK Border Force to check our passports. They did mention that it was a slow day for them and usually they wouldn't have bothered with a flight like ours.
So that was the end of my first international flight since joining Weald Air Services at Headcorn and I now can't wait to make the trip again with family and friends when both countries are out of Coronavirus lockdown and it is safe to be travelling again.
View the full write up on my web site:
http://www.pplvideodiary.com/2020/02/26/vfr-from-france-to-the-uk-le-touquet-to-headcorn-in-a-pa28/
Write ups from other flights:
http://www.pplvideodiary.com
Like on Facebook:
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Note: I am not an instructor and these videos are for aviation enthusiasts to enjoy for entertainment purposes only. Please always consult a qualified instructor for advice.
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Cross Channel Check Flight - VFR from Headcorn to Le Touquet (PA28 G-SEXX)
Since moving base to Headcorn around 2 years ago, one of the things I have been meaning to do for some time is to complete the clubs requirement to do a cross channel check flight. I wanted to get this done sooner rather than later so that I had the full freedom to fly into Europe for a few day trips when the better and warmer weather starts to arrive.
Given the recent appalling weather at the start of 2020, I wasn't holding out much hope, but with a day booked off work and my instructor/examiner and the PA28 available, I thought I would hold the date. I am glad I did! Although the airfield was still very wet, it was operational and the wind was strong but still within limits. On top of that the cloud base was not a problem and the visibility was at 10km or more.
With the aircraft booked from 13:00, I got to the airfield early to do all of the paperwork. First the flight plan. I had already plotted the route the night before so it was just a matter of adding the timings and submitting it online. Next up it was the GAR form for UK Border Force on our return back to Headcorn.
With all of that complete, I gathered all of the aircraft documents as required and proceeded to check out the plane. With no problems there, we just needed some fuel and we were ready to go.
We departed from runway 28 with the aircraft configured for a short field take off and we were off the ground in no time at all.
We knew the first part of the flight would be busy, so on passing 1,000 feet and in a stable climb we changed frequency to London Information in order for them to activate our flight plan. Once they confirmed that this was done we changed to Lydd Approach for a Basic Service.
We reported when overhead the airfield at Lydd and then while coasting out they asked us to report 10 miles south east of the airfield.
As we started our channel crossing, we really noticed the tail wind taking effect and were getting speeds of up to 135 knots. This meant it took no time at all for us to reach 10 miles south east of Lydd. At this point we were asked to contact Le Touquet tower for our approach information.
Before contacting the tower, we listened to the ATIS information. If found the radio signal quite poor which meant it was quite difficult to completely understand the information given. So I made sure I had heard correctly but confirming the details with my instructor.
We then contacted the tower who initially only gave us a squawk code. With no further communication and fast approaching the controlled airspace around the airfield, my instructor thought it would be a good idea to give the controller a gentle nudge. He came straight back and cleared us to join the circuit on the right hand downwind leg.
As we approached the French coast at Boulogne Harbour we made a right turn on track to Le Touquet. As our flight was on a Wednesday at the end of February, the circuit was very quiet, something that is most definitely very different in the spring and summer at the weekends.
We joined the right hand downwind leg with only a helicopter on short final to worry about. The approach got slightly more challenging as we turned onto final approach when the winds picked up and became quite turbulent. With a bit more concentration needed, the landing was actually reasonably smooth.
We then contacted the ground frequency and given that the airfield was almost empty, we were told to park the PA28 anywhere we like. So we shut down the aircraft and then proceeded to the French Border Force desks for our passports to be checked before heading to the restaurant for a quick drink and a debrief on the flight with my instructor.
It was only a short stop at Le Touquet and after our quick refreshment we spent the time until our flight plan could be activated discussing our plan for the return trip to Headcorn.
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Incoming low clouds - get on the ground quick! - in 360°
The day after England's lockdown ended I was keen to get up in the Sundowner. Conditions were marginal at best with low cloud forecast three hours after arrival. I headed up, this time with a passenger, only to discover the conditions were worse than I thought...
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INSANELY busy at Compton Abbas Airfield! - in 360°
The day before the second lockdown in England produced some glorious flying weather, so no surprises that what seemed like the entire flying community took to the skies! Madness ensues but wow, what a view.
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The importance of good communication - in 360°
There was a pheasant invasion at the threshold of runway 26. Then, after a fly-by of a relatives house, the circuit join proved very interesting....
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Go around! Plane on runway - in 360°
The Beech is back! A quick flight to get the feel of her again resulted in my first go-around at Compton airfield. Plus a shout out for some first class customer service.
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C172 - Nottingham To Wolverhampton | EMA & BHX Zone Transit | ATC Audio
On this flight I fly the High-G Cessna 172 from Nottingham to Wolverhampton (Halfpenny Green) and transit overhead East Midlands (EMA) and Birmingham (BHX) on the way! I'm also testing out the SkyEcho 2 from Transair, which I'm happy to say I really like and it worked extremely well during these flights!
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C172 - Blackpool To Nottingham | MAN Overhead Transit | Flight Vlog
On this flight I fly the High-G Cessna 172 from Blackpool To Nottingham via Manchester International (MAN)'s Overhead VFR. I'm also testing out the SkyEcho 2 from Transair, which I'm happy to say I really like and it worked extremely well during the flight!
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DA42 ME-IR Training | 200+ Kts Gloucester To Coventry IFR | Flight Vlog
After completing Instrument Approach Training at Gloucester Airfield in the Diamond DA42 we fly back to Coventry IFR with a very strong tailwind!
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DA42 ME-IR Training | Gloucester 50kt Wind ILS & NDB Approaches | Flight Vlog
This is the second video showing a ME-IR training flight in the Diamond DA42 with Aeros Flight Training. We've just flown an RNAV approach at Gloucester and are about to practice some NDB Holds before some procedural ILS and NDB approaches. There's a cold front heading our way and the weather is getting progressively worse, it certainly does make for some turbulent training!
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A flight between two frontal systems
One of those perfectly timed flights in the late afternoon during sunset, flying between an occluded front and a cold front with perfectly clear skies but lots of turbulence and changeable winds.
Reaching 159knots this quick but turbulent flight across the Chiltern Hills and North of London was over within 30 minutes.
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Post-Misty Morning flight to Oxford Airport
Fog delays our departure! As conditions improve we depart for Oxford, however as we get airborne we realised, it was a good choice to delay. The visibility was awful and I conduct another ILS into a hazy Kidlington.
During the video, I talk about the SkyEcho and the CAA's latest initiative for conspicuity along with the impending lockdown and the limitations of flying. Not long after this flight, I renew my IMC with a test and SEP by experience.
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Oxford NDB unserviceable
I take a fellow airman flying in a fixed-wing aircraft, and whilst it was hoped to fly an NDB approach for a change, unfortunately, on this day it was unserviceable. Absolute sod's law.
We finish the flight off with an exciting crosswind, resulting in a bounce; mostly due to opting for a bit more airspeed than usual. Being somewhat used to the DA40's huge wing, I controlled the bounce well before conducting a normal landing. After a chat over a long-lunch, we fly back to Stapleford.
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FL70 back to London
Despite not reaching the heights of the full Instrument Rating in 2020, I managed to reach FL70 at least once, and with that in the bag, some beautiful views prevailed.
And finally, the issues with the ATC audio quality are now a thing of the past, with a new improved set up to record that all-important in-flight chatter.
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