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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The best UK airfield diner - The Flying Reporter
I visit quite possibly the best airfield diner in the UK.
The Flying Reporter YouTube channel is sponsored by flight training organisation, Anglian Flight Centres.
https://www.anglianflightcentres.co.uk/
My website: https://www.jonhunt.net
About me/Supporters' Club membership/Bonus content/Flying Reporter Shop
https://www.jonhunt.net/
https://www.patreon.com/theflyingreporter
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
2 GoPro 10
1 GoPro Hero 3+
Sony AX53 camcorder
Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro G2
Zoom audio recorder
Audio attenuator 40dB
3x GoPro suction cup mounts
MiPilotPro tie down mount
Ipad mount
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Redhill to Bembridge - The Flying Reporter
I land at Bembridge on the Isle of Wight.
The Flying Reporter YouTube channel is sponsored by flight training organisation, Anglian Flight Centres.
https://www.anglianflightcentres.co.uk/
My website: https://www.jonhunt.net
About me/Supporters' Club membership/Bonus content/Flying Reporter Shop
https://www.jonhunt.net/
https://www.patreon.com/theflyingreporter
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
Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro G2
Tascam DR-05 audio recorder
Audio attenuator 40dB
3x GoPro suction cup mounts
MiPilotPro tie down mount
Ipad mount
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Taking the Arrow for maintenance - The Flying Reporter
The Arrow was due for its 6 month maintenance inspection. I flew to Elmsett and watched the engineers begin their work.
The Flying Reporter YouTube channel is sponsored by flight training organisation, Anglian Flight Centres.
https://www.anglianflightcentres.co.uk/
My website: https://www.jonhunt.net
About me/Supporters' Club membership/Bonus content/Flying Reporter Shop
https://www.jonhunt.net/
https://www.patreon.com/theflyingreporter
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
Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro G2
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. -
How to land an aeroplane with 1 arm & 1 leg - The Flying Reporter
I meet two pilots who suffer from chronic pain, which vanishes when they fly.
The Flying Reporter YouTube channel is sponsored by flight training organisation, Anglian Flight Centres.
https://www.anglianflightcentres.co.uk/
Donate to the Aerobility charity: https://www.aerobility.com/donate
My website: https://www.jonhunt.net
About me/Supporters' Club membership/Bonus content/Flying Reporter Shop
https://www.jonhunt.net/
https://www.patreon.com/theflyingreporter
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
Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro G2
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
Color Finale Pro
Voiceover: Rode NT USB microphone
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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
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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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Abandoned trip to Norwich - Poor visibility causes mid-flight change of plans (PA28 G-SEXX)
Unfortunately when doing my pre-flight checks, I incorrectly adjusted the radio squelch for the rear of the aircraft where the voice recorder was located. This meant that only transmissions between myself, air traffic control and other aircraft were captured so none of our cockpit conversations were recorded. Sorry about that.
It doesn't matter how much planning you do and how close you look at the weather forecasts, METARs and TAFs, sometimes you just get those days where things don't work out. And Monday 16th August 2021 was one of those days.
My friend Graham and I had been planning a trip to Norwich for a while as neither of us had flown over the east of England before and wanted to see somewhere new. With a day off work we decided to pay Norwich a visit for a bit of lunch and then head back to Headcorn.
The weather was looking reasonable for the trip, with favourable winds, the cloud base overcast at 2,000 and visibility at 9,000 metres or more along our route with the forecast and TAFs showing that it would improve throughout the afternoon, we weren't too concerned.
So we checked over the aircraft, topped up with fuel and completed all of the necessary paperwork then taxied to runway 28 for a departure towards the west.
After leaving the Headcorn ATZ, we made a right turn on a northerly track and changed frequency to Southend Radar to request a transit through their class D airspace. It was at this point where I first had a minor concern about the visibility. Although the METAR for Southend stated 9,000 metres of visibility, it was obvious that this was not the case but it was still perfectly flyable.
The controller operating Southend Radar was extremely helpful and very quickly granted us a transit via Sheerness, the Southend overhead and Northey island which allowed us to significantly cut the flight time compared to the other option of completely avoiding their airspace.
As we passed over the Thames Estuary it became more and more difficult to make out anything in-front of us and the majority of our view was just a grey/white colour. The visibility was very quickly getting worse rather than better as the forecasts suggested.
When we approached the Southend overhead, Graham and I felt that the safest thing to do was to turn around and head back to the south where the visibility was a lot better, so decided to abandon our trip to Norwich.
ATC informed us that we were leaving controlled airspace, we let them know of our intentions to head back towards the south due to the visibility but we would take the longer route around the western side of Southend's controlled airspace. The controller immediately offered us a transit back through controlled airspace, but as the visibility was better to the south, we continued on the longer route.
As we passed over the River Thames at the QEII bridge, the visibility to the south was a lot better than when we departed Headcorn, so we continued to do some local sightseeing in the area with an orbit over Brands Hatch and then onto Tunbridge Wells, Crowborough and Uckfield. We even had time to pass over Grahams's house too.
Having been in the air for nearly 2 hours, it was time for us to get the aircraft back to Headcorn. We called the air/ground service at Headcorn for the airfield information as we approached Bewl Water and we joined the circuit on the downwind leg for runway 28. With only a couple of other aircraft in the circuit, our approach was uneventful and we touched down smoothly on the grass runway.
So we still haven't managed to fly and take in the sights of the east of England and have yet to get to our destination of Norwich, so that still remains on the list for another day.
View the full write up on my web site:
https://www.pplvideodiary.com/2021/08/16/abandoned-trip-to-norwich/
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Stuck on the parking stand - VFR over Brands Hatch and the QEII Bridge - Cessna 172 (G-AVIS)
One of the challenges that a lot of pilots face is keeping track of all of the dates in order to keep the licence and type rating valid as well as any currency rules posed either by insurance companies or flying clubs.
At Headcorn, the club insist that you must complete at least one flight every 40 days in order to remain current to fly their fleet of aircraft. Sometimes the busy lifestyle of having 2 young kids and work commitments means that this can quite often be a challenge.
I had previously flown on the 1st June 2021 and with my next flight planned for the 18th July, this would mean I would fall outside of the 40 day rule.
So with some good weather forecast, I booked the Cessna 172 (G-ATWJ) for a flight with friend Matt on the evening of Weds 23rd June 2021.
I planned a flight that should only take around 45/50 minutes in total to pass over the race track at Brands Hatch. With it being quite close to Headcorn, for some reason I have never passed over it and usually plan my routes to the south of the Wrotham mast that stands at 1,400 ft.
What should have been a simple local flight actually turned out to be a long drawn out affair and ended up spending longer on the ground than in the air.
The first issue was that the aircraft I had booked had not yet been released from its 50 hour check and with the appropriate Engineers finished for the day, there was no way to get it back into service. This meant that I was offered the opportunity to fly the clubs other Cessna 172 (G-AVIS) which has only just been regenerated.
G-AVIS is another older model Cessna 172 built in 1967 but the workshop have done an amazing job with it. The aircraft was in immaculate condition and was sparkling clean, especially considering it is operating from a grass airfield where the planes tend to get a bit dirty.
With the aircraft checked out, the next job was to get some fuel. I started the engine and began to taxi away from the parking stand. Making sure my right hand wing was clear of the propeller of the plane to my right, the tail of the aircraft on my left looked a little bit too close for comfort.
Not wanting to cause any damage to the aircraft that had only recently undergone an expensive regeneration project, I asked A/G operator if he had a view from his position, this would have avoided having to completely shut down the aircraft so that I could get out and double check.
Although he couldn't see from his position, he very kindly tried to radio the engineers in a nearby hanger to see if they could assist. It looked like they had gone home for the day as there was no response on the radio. So I had no other choice but to shut the aircraft down and double check. It was a good job I did. There was not enough space and I would have hit the tail of the other aircraft if I had continued my taxi.
Just as I was inspecting the clearance space the fire crew pulled up and kindly offered to pull the other aircraft out of the way. So Matt and I boarded our aircraft again and started the engine up again and continued our taxi to the fuelling station.
With the tanks full of fuel, we started our taxi to runway 10. It took a while to taxi to the holding point as we got caught behind a gyrocopter that moved significantly slower than our Cessna.
So after a delay we finally got airborne from runway 10. We planned to depart the circuit on the downwind leg to put us in a westerly direction to head towards Brands Hatch. On the downwind leg of the circuit, the gyrocopter decided to fly directly through the downwind leg of the circuit in a northerly direction meaning that I had to take avoiding action.
Once clear of the circuit, we changed radio to Southend Radar who provided a Basic Service. Our route took us just south of Maidstone then direct to Brands Hatch.
We took in the views of the race track with a couple of orbits overhead where we could clearly see the cars racing on the circuit.
At this stage the camera filming out of the rear window fell on its side meaning that we couldn't use any of the footage after that point.
Our route then took us to the QEII bridge. We passed over the River Thames and made a left turn to head back south following the same route back towards Headcorn.
On our return we made a quick stop off to do an orbit over Matt's house as well as popping to see Leeds Castle. We then rejoined the unusually quiet circuit at Headcorn to land back on runway 10.
A really enjoyable flight, getting to do something I haven't done before and visiting some of my passengers favourite sightseeing spots. Not a bad way to keep myself current.
View the full write up on my web site:
http://www.pplvideodiary.com/2021/06/23/stuck-on-the-parking-stand/
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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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This is why I have a pilots licence - flying around Kent with my kids | Cessna 172 (G-ATWJ)
With flying being such a big part of my life, one of the biggest privileges of having a pilots licence is being able to share the experience with my nearest and dearest, especially with my my kids. They definitely sense my passion and they both ask me lots of questions.
It had been over 2 years since my daughter last joined me for a flight sitting in the co-pilots seat. Although on that occasion it was only a very short flight just to see how comfortable she was in a light aircraft. As it was a huge success, I have been waiting for an appropriate moment to fly a little bit further.
So I booked the Cessna 172 G-ATWJ on Tuesday 1st June 2021, the added bonus this time was that my 3 year old son also wanted to come along for his very first light aircraft flight. So my wife kept him company sitting in the back of the aircraft.
I was very cautious about the route I planned for this flight, I wanted to fly a bit further than the last flight with my daughter with, with some scenery for her to take in but I didn't want to go too far not knowing how my son would respond to the sensations of being in a light aircraft for the first time. So I plotted a simple route through Kent then along the coast at Dover, taking in the sights of the white cliffs and the hope that kids would get to see some ferry ships as they depart and arrive at the port.
The previous flight definitely did the trick with my daughter as she was full of excitement and confidence, my son on the other hand was not quite so sure when we got airborne and was a lot happier when we were back on the ground.
My first job was to complete the pre-flight checks and fill the aircraft with fuel. While I did this my wife kept the kids entertained watching the parachutes and all of the other activity at the airfield and also making sure they made that all important last visit to the toilet before boarding the plane. With everything ready and a short safety briefing complete I started the engine and taxied towards the runway for our departure.
There was a relatively strong wind straight down runway 10 which got us airborne nice and quickly as we departed on an easterly track. This put us on a direct path towards Dover and we left the circuit on the upwind leg and continued to climb to our cruising altitude of 3,000 feet. After clearing the Headcorn ATZ, we changed radio frequency to London Information to obtain a Basic Service.
It didn't take us long at all to reach Ashford where the Designer Outlets were clearly visible. I have always found this unique landmark a great reference point for VFR navigation but it can get quite congested with aircraft who use it for the same reason.
With the visibility being so great, the coast was in sight from quite a distance away and on reaching the Dover area we could clearly see the French coastline which did have my daughter distracted for a little while. And as I hoped, we got some great sights of the departing and arriving cross channel ferry ships as well as the white cliffs.
As we had done and seen what we intended to do and knowing that my son wasn't enjoying the flight as much as my other two passengers, we decided to turn back inland and make our way back towards Headcorn.
On reaching Ashford I requested frequency change back to Headcorn Radio. It was only after watching the footage back I realised my mistake in requesting a frequency change from a FISO but it didn't cause any issues and I think London Information are far too used to that happening.
From the A/G operator at Headcorn, I requested the airfield information for our rejoin to the circuit and it was confirmed that runway 10 was still in use. This allowed me to follow the railway line that runs from Ashford and passes just to the right of Headcorn airfield to position nicely for a left hand downwind join.
The landing was smooth although my daughter who seems to be my biggest critic immediately mentioned that it was "bumpy", we will have to agree to disagree!
You could see the relief in my sons face as soon as we touched down on the grass. I taxied to our parking bay shut down the engine and then spent some time with my family taking some photos and explaining different parts of the aircraft to my kids.
Although the flight itself was relatively simple, with no complex airspace to navigate and a straight forward route, it was one of my most enjoyable flights. I have a huge sense of pride when my kids are sitting the in same aircraft as me and sharing my passion.
View the full write up on my web site:
http://www.pplvideodiary.com/2021/06/01/this-is-why-i-have-a-pilots-licence/
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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Getting back into the swing of things | Herne Bay, circuits & go arounds (C152 G-BMCN) Full ATC
Recently I've been looking at the lack of activity in my logbook and the recent lockdowns and suspension of GA flying is not the only reason for this. Back in August 2020, I had surgery on my shoulder which meant my medical certificate had been suspended and my recovery has been long and slow.
As my entire left arm had been extremely weak since my surgery, I have been very conscious about taking a safety first approach and not jumping back into the cockpit before I was physically ready. With the hospital opening up for face to face physio appointments, this really helped with my mobility and building up more strength to a point where I felt comfortable to operate an aircraft.
The next step was to re-instate my medical certificate, I needed to complete a medical test flight with an examiner. On top of this my type rating had also expired and I had not completed enough hours in the 12 months before expiry to revalidate by experience, so I also needed to complete a licence proficiency check, which felt like taking my skills test again. The good news was that I could complete both of these tests in the same flight. So with COVID lockdown restrictions easing in I managed to get a slot with my examiner Andrew towards the end of April in one of the clubs latest additions to the fleet a Cessna 152 G-BMCN.
With no problems what so ever with my shoulder and passing the licence proficiency check, all I had to do was send a mountain of paperwork by email to the CAA and my AME. This was all sorted within a couple of weeks.
Although, I had a valid licence and medical, I was still extremely cautious about being too adventurous after nearly a year of not flying, and wanted to get back into the swing of things before venturing off on any longer land away flights or carrying passengers.
I booked the Cessna 152 on Sunday 9th May to get a bit of navigation practice and brush up on those take offs and landings. I am really glad I did this, as the winds were on the stronger side and Headcorn was busy with traffic, aerobatics, wing walking and skydiving.
So, where to plan a short navigation exercise? On a recent day off work, my wife and I took the kids for a day on the beach at Herne Bay, a place we have been to a number of times before and the kids absolutely love. But I have never seen it from the air. As Herne Bay is only 15 minutes flying time from Headcorn, it seemed the perfect location to get back into the swing of things.
I departed from runway 10 to the east making a slight left turn just after take off in the direction on Canterbury. Apart from having to take avoiding action when a PA28 got a bit too close for comfort when we approached the Ashford area the trip to Herne Bay was uneventful and with the visibility being so clear, there were no problems keeping on track despite the strong winds. I continued along the coast until reaching Whitstable before turning back inland heading back towards Headcorn.
As I got closer to Headcorn I changed to the A/G frequency where I requested the airfield information for my join and it was obvious that I was not the only one who had planned to go flying that day. The frequency was extremely busy with multiple aircraft all inbound at the same time. On top of that the parachute plane was dropping skydivers, there was aerobatic activity within the ATZ and model aircraft also being flown.
I managed to slot in on the downwind leg but things seemed to go a bit pear shaped from there. As I descended the approach became rather turbulent with the winds trying to push me off to the south. I wasn't happy with the approach and as I flared ready to touch down, I kept ballooning. The aircraft just didn't want to come down. I easily end up ballooning all the way down the runway, so decided the safest course of action was to go around and try again.
I am please I did. The second attempt was much more successful.
My 3rd circuit was another eventful one. I intend to land on this circuit and call it a day but as I turned base leg another aircraft decided to join on a straight in approach. Despite the radio call I made stating that I was turning base leg and a request from the A/G operator to give way to established circuit traffic, he still decided to proceed with his approach. This meant that there was very little spacing between us and slowing down as much as possible still didn't allow for enough spacing. The aircraft also seemed to take an age to vacated the active runway too.
With the aircraft still on the runway, this meant another go around. At least it meant a bit more circuit practice and dealing with these situations is all good experience to blow away the cobwebs.
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Easy IFR Airways in the Winter
A quick, but beautiful IFR Airways flight back to London in what was the final flight of 2021. The morning flight was a challenge, so this was a breath of fresh (cold air), but not without a hiccup at the last moment...
A beautiful sunset and what a way to cap off flying in 2021, with a fully-fledged Instrument Rating.
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Part 2 - An intense day with the final two IFR flights in the UK Airways system, culminating in an NDB DME approach into Oxford and a quick blast across the London TMA into Stapleford at Sunset.
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As I approached the first winter with an Instrument Rating, flying without a FIKI aircraft, flight into know icing I began to plan to maintain my IFR currency.
With the approaching months impossible to forecast, I met up with fellow G-ZANY & Instrument Rated Pilot Toby for a grilling day of flying.
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