First flight in six months
After an extended time away from the drivers seat, I finally get back in the saddle for a short but beautiful flight on a relatively warm Autumn evening. This was the first…
07/11/2018Single Pilot Decision-Making – Weather Diversion
In-depth video with unseen footage of single pilot decision making on an international flight from Dinard, France to Stapleford, UK. This flight was by far the most challenging, but in hindsight one…
02/06/2018The most challenging flight so far & real diversion
By far the most challenging flight that a single pilot can face, an unexpected change of plans mid-flight. A planned flight from Dinard France, after a long weekend away to Stapleford Aerodrome,…
17/05/2018The longest flight so far
The longest flight so far takes us from Stapleford Aerodrome, UK to Dinard, France on the start of a weekend away. After many months in the planning and a few days of…
10/05/2018Weekend in Saint-Malo
A special edition of The Flying VLOG with a long weekend away in France including plenty of adventures in flying. Firstly the longest flight I’ve completed to date; in relatively gusty conditions.…
03/05/2018A year flying the Diamond Star DA40
The Flying VLOG! A year flying the Diamond Star – DA40 – with it’s responsive handling and unrivalled visibility. An efficient low wing 4 seat composite airplane, G-ZANY uses Jet-A1 fuel and…
27/04/2018Cloud Surfing & CB Avoidance
A challenging flight back to Stapleford with one small cavaet. Dissipating Cumulonimbus. A passing cold front makes for some interesting flying conditions, we end with a sporty crosswind creating some wind-shear for…
19/04/2018Bournemouth ILS Runway 08 with DME U/S
In the latest ‘The Flying VLOG’ – watch me fly the DA40 into Bournemouth Runway 08 using the ILS approach with DME un-serviceable. Full approach with ATC audio included, detailing my experience…
12/04/2018Bumpy IFR to Bournemouth
After some technical issues with the engine start-up we fly a non-scheduled maintenance ferry flight to Bournemouth. Departing late afternoon on what is a rather windy day down to the south coast…
05/04/2018Southend Highlapse & Engine tech
I’ve really struggled to fly lately – snow, airplane tech problems and loss of audio during recording. Here’s some highlights from a quick brief trip to Southend and a problem with the…
24/03/2018
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