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 their 11,000th SR aircraft and launch the G7+ model for 2026
- Plus time is getting critical to make your voice heard in the consultation threatening Popham Airfield.

Looking ahead to flying in 2026, learn about the winners of our #FLY2025 Challenge, and are you ready for #FLY2026 Challenge?

Plus there’s reflections on GA, microlighting and gliding activity, and previews of major aviation events such as AERO Friedrichshafen, the LAA Rally, Popham Microlight Trade Fair, Oshkosh and SleapKosh.

A comprehensive episode for anyone interested in aviation, flying, aircraft engineering, aviation news and staying active as a pilot in the UK.

#aviation #aviationnews #pilots #generalaviation #flying #aircraft

The links!
Join the FLYER Club - https://flyer.co.uk/membership
Pilot Careers Live - https://www.pilotcareernews.com/live/
#FLY2026 - forums.flyer.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=139024

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 37,609ft, Skyfly Axe’s first cross-country flight and 100 years of the Goodyear Blimp.

We discuss key aircraft developments including the RV-15 going on sale, Cirrus Autoland in piston singles, the Skyleader 400 finally gaining approval, the end of Bonanza and Baron production, and new designs from Robinson, Spirit and Groppo.

The show also examines pilot mental health following Xyla Foxlin’s case, changes within organisations such as the BMAA, and the sale of Flight Design and Icon.

Rounding out the episode is Best aircraft of the year, good news airfield and bad news airfield of the year, and Best events of the year, from Aero Friedrichshafen, Oshkosh and Sleapkosh, This is a great watch for anyone interested in aviation, flying and the future of general aviation.

#aviation #aviationnews #pilots #generalaviation #flying #aircraft

The links!
Join the FLYER Club - https://flyer.co.uk/membership
Pilot Careers Live - https://www.pilotcareernews.com/live/

Links to Videos!
The end of Bonanza & Barron - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw4uf6ltBDM
Goodyear Blimp - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ci7xnzeRGFk
Owain Johns - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJziJZkcCl4
Skyleader 400 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHIl-c87vYw
Cirrus Autoland - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkYa1SO9XLA
Xyla Foxlin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxPfLQuNHM0
Popham 50th - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiZD3A48XzM
Brian Lloyd Popham - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVsCi_uLjd0
Best of Aero 2025, Includes Groppo Enduro - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm3JzMXCR2o
Best of Oshkosh 2025, Includes Spirit SE 1 & Vans RV - 15
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M14OJwVNwH8
Sleapkosh 2025 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gRScB-DcOQ

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 up through the Vulcan's handling challenges, engineering limits, landing techniques, asymmetric training, stalling behaviour, airshow pressures, close-call incidents and the realities of managing a vintage jet. Plus, how to generate the famous Vulcan Howl!

We include SkyDemon’s top airspace-avoidance tip, Simon’s weekend aviation weather briefing, updates from UK and Irish airfields, airspace modernisation around Edinburgh, and news from the British Women Pilots’ Association.

Ideal viewing for pilots, student pilots, engineers and anyone interested in aviation stories, flying skills, aircraft engineering and current GA developments.

#vulcan #aviation #aviationnews #pilots #generalaviation #flying

The links!
Join the FLYER Club - https://flyer.co.uk/membership
Pilot Careers Live - https://www.pilotcareernews.com/live/
Footage From: Planes TV - https://www.youtube.com/@UCt15-P7HWMVXImmysnse6HQ