IFR Flying
A current IR holder, with flights operated solely by reference to instruments under Instrument Flight Rules.
European Airways
Flying IFR across Europe & beyond; sharing a real niche on YouTube in the European Airways system.
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Flying the world (General Aviation style), exploring its best-hidden gems, and educating along the way.
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The Flying VLOG
The latest write-ups from The Flying VLOG, taking you beyond the camera lens and even deeper than before into the mind of a general aviator.
24 Hours in Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Coming back into Amsterdam Schiphol feels a bit different this time, mainly because this is only my second visit as a pilot. Amsterdam has always been one of those airports I’ve wanted to get right — busy, complex, and properly alive from the moment you arrive.
The first attempt didn’t quite go to plan thanks to the weather and cancellations, so this return feels like unfinished business. There’s something hugely satisfying about lining up the arrival into one of Europe’s biggest hubs, knowing how much coordination and planning go on behind the scenes to make it all work. Schiphol isn’t just a gateway to the city; it’s part of the experience, and for a quick 24 hours in Amsterdam, it felt like the perfect place to come back to and do it properly.
Flying with an A320 Capt
Nuremberg, Germany
One of those IFR flights that turns into a real-time test of survival, forcing you to rethink everything you thought you knew about IFR flying. From decision-making, diagnosing a real problem, and the critical decision point leading to the “aha!” moment. The final test comes as we try to navigate through heavy precipitation, eventually bailing out with Airliners unable to land at Nuremberg.
An Important learning curve – Sometimes, confirmation bias can lead us down a garden path, and it’s important to understand a situation and react in the correct direction, and make the all-important decisions. Icing is a very complicated subject, and understanding it is just the start.
