Flyer

03/10/2025

The Department for Transport may not have a strategy for General Aviation but the UK Civil Aviation Authority does – and among its key aims is a commitment to removing barriers to growth.

https://flyer.co.uk/uk-caa-pledges-to-help-general-aviation-grow/

02/10/2025

Join us at 7:30pm tonight on YouTube for The FLYER Show!

In the news we speak about:
- The Met Office’s new MAVIS platform
- Cirrus’s launch of an instrument rating training programme
- Several jobs going at the British Microlight Aircraft Association

Cover story: We explore valuable next steps you could take after gaining your PPL.

In what caught our eye this week:
- Annabel spotted a Beaver
- Dave liked a Ruckus
- Ed discovered a Turtle

Plus:
- Your SkyDemon tip of the week
- Weekend weather from Simon Keeling
- Upcoming UK flying events

Find the link in the comments 😎

01/10/2025

Who’s been flying recently? Share your pics of your September aviation adventures for the chance to be featured in our monthly PDF edition!

📷 This happy photo was recently sent in by Kenny Parratt.

01/10/2025

A new month means new free landings for FLYER Club members!

For October 2025 we have:

✈️ Perth
✈️ Leicester
✈️ Audley End
✈️ Goodwood

Remember to send us photos if you visit any!

https://flyer.co.uk/flyer-free-landings-for-october-2025/

30/09/2025

The team are at the Wadswick studio today, recording this week’s The FLYER Show.
If you’re passing through the farm shop cafe at lunchtime, we might see you there!

29/09/2025

UK Met Office launches a new aviation weather service called... MAVIS!

https://flyer.co.uk/met-office-launches-mavis-new-all-in-one-aviation-weather-service/

29/09/2025

Thinking of buying an aircraft of your own? In last week's Flyer Show Dave, Ian and Ed shared their buying tips.

Have you taken the plunge, and bought your own aircraft? What advice have you got for a first timer?

Link to the FLYER Show in the comments 😎

18/09/2025

Surprise resignation by Gloucestershire Airport MD as sale of the taxpayer owned airport appears to be a 'done deal'

The current managing director of Gloucestershire Airport, Jason Ivey, is leaving the role just as ownership of the airport is about to change.

18/09/2025

There's still time to use your FLYER Club September landing fees! Get planning your trips to:

✈️ Dornoch
✈️ Kingsmuir
✈️ Beccles
✈️ Blackbushe Airport
✈️ Kittyhawk

They’re worth an amazing £60! A huge saving compared to £6 a month FLYER Club membership! Sign in or sign up to get yours today: www.flyer.co.uk/membership

18/09/2025

Blimey, it's packed show tonight!

On The FLYER Show, 7.30pm, Thursday 18 September:

Bristell B23 certified in the US — what it means for flight schools and UK microlight pilots

Ikarus C42 microlight saved — spares and new production secured

H55 & Smartflyer partnership — pioneering electric-hybrid project explained

Roswell Air Races return — highlights and winners from the new home of the championships

Swansea Airport marches forward — GA community power in action

Colin Chapman’s Cessna 414 — Formula One meets general aviation, plus a near-forgotten Lotus microlight project

Online Auction for the Rob Wildeboer Scholarship — including our plan to create the world’s most expensive kneeboard

Our pick of three great value light aircraft

Plus:
SkyDemon’s top tip
Simon Keeling’s weekend weather forecast
This week’s aviation events

Watch here:

✈️ This week on The FLYER Show...From Bristell’s FAA certification success to the future of electric hybrids in Switzerland, we’ve got a packed episode of GA...

15/09/2025

What aviator wouldn't want their own airfield complete with hangar, especially when it's surrounded by lush countryside? There's one for sale!

Lakeview Airfield (EILV), near Taghmon in County Wexford, Ireland is going under the hammer on Thursday 9 October 2025.

12/09/2025

Last chance to save some money on Flyer Club membership!

Prices change at midnight! Until then you can join for £52 a year, or £5 a month

- Access to all of our content
- Access to and participation in the Flyer Forum
- Four Free landing fees each month
- Live Skivestream every Wednesday afternoon
- Monthly member webinars
- Exclusive benefits and discounts
- Early access to Simon Keeling's weather briefings

www.flyer.co.uk/membership to join