Flying Podcast

Episode 21 - Museum Of Science & Industry - Avro Collection

flyingpodcast — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:28:29 +0000

In episode 21 of Flying Podcast today, I’m talking to Nick Forder, Transport Curator at Manchester’s Museum of Science and Industry. Nick has a superb insight into the history of AVRO aviation and how that was inextricably linked with the history of aviation in the Manchester area. The interview with Nick takes place in the Air & Space Hall, hence the sound of happy children in the background. As we wandered around the collection Nick describes the AVRO aeroplanes and the part they played in powered flight over the last century. After speaking to Nick I talk to Peter Teagle, volunteer at the museum and ex Assistant Chief Designer at Avro in Woodford about the replica Type F Avro aircraft being built by him and his team.

Episode 20 - The British Disabled Flying Association

flyingpodcast — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:54:13 +0000

Today I’m talking to Mike Miller-Smith from the British Disabled Flying Association. The BDFA is a registered charity which provides 'experience of a lifetime' trial flying lessons for as many terminally ill & disabled people as possible every year. They also offer subsidised flying days for other disability charities and at cost instruction & qualification flight training to BDFA members.

Episode 19 - Flying Hang Gliders and Paragliders

Flying Podcast — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:13:40 +0000

In this episode of Flying Podcast I talk to Judith Mole and Geoff Minshull who fly hang gliders and paragliders for pleasure. In this podcast they tell us about why they have chosen to fly these particular sorts of aircraft and what is involved in learning to fly. We also discuss the equipment required and where to fly from. Judith and Geoff have been flying hang gliders and paragliders for some years now. They were attracted by the sense of freedom to be had flying flying long distances without any form of power. They mainly fly from the Long Mynd during the British summer but spend their winters over in Spain where they can continue to fly when the weather over in the UK prevents many forms of flying.

Episode 18 - Ian Donnan, Aviation Medical Examiner

Flying Podcast — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:52:20 +0000

An interview with my aviation medical examiner, Dr. Ian Donnan. Following on from my own class 2 medical I asked Ian to give me a run through of what takes place during an aviation medical, what you need to bring along to the examination, what the doctor looks for, the frequencies of examination and the differences between a class 2 and a class 1 medical.

Episode 17 - Gary Cooper of Helicopters Northwest on Helicopter Training

flyingpodcast — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:11:49 +0000

Gary Cooper of Helicopters Northwest explains about helicopter training giving a brief outline of the syllabus, post PPL(H) training options and the sort of problems you can encounter whilst learning to fly.

Episode 16 - Paul Lomatschinsky Flies a DA42 Across The Atlantic

Flying Podcast — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 10:08:12 +0100

Paul Lomatschinsky takes part in a comemorative flight across the Atlantic in a Diamond DA42 Twin Star. The flight, which took place in Feb 2009, was to comemorate the 90th anniversary of Alcock and Brown's first non-stop flight from Newfoundland to Ireland in 1919.

Episode 15 - Charter Airline Captain Guy Cowper

flyingpodcast — Fri, 15 May 2009 15:22:45 +0100

An interview with Guy Cowper a captain with the UK's largest charter airline. We hear how he got into flying commercially, what a typical flying day involves, what it's like to work for a major airline and hear a couple of funny stories too.

Episode 14 - Helicopters with Joel Tobias

flyingpodcast — Fri, 01 May 2009 17:06:19 +0100

I spent a few hours with Joel Tobias, owner of a Bell 206 BIII Jet Ranger. In this podcast interview he gives us some background to his flying career, his aircraft and how he uses it for business and pleasure.

Episode 13 - The Gyrocopter Experience with Phil Harwood

flyingpodcast — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:12:24 +0100

Ever wondered about gyrocopters? Well wonder no more. Phil Harwood of gyrocopterexperience.com gives us some background information about gyrocopters, their safety, how to get into flying gyrocopters and what's involved in getting a licence.

Episode 12 - Diamond Executive Aviation

flyingpodcast — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:56:15 +0100

An interview with Peter Bondar who, together with his colleagues, has launched a new air taxi service called Diamond Executive Aviation. Using Diamond DA42 Twin Star aircraft they hope to offer a cost effective and efficient air taxi service from your local airfield.

Flying Podcast Episode 1

flyingpodcast — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:39:36 +0000

An introduction to the Flying Podcast, a podcast for aviators and aviation enthusiasts Podshow PDN {podshow-ec182a1a2e7c1920e424ceca458d5c9f}

Episode 2 - A Flight to Israel

flyingpodcast — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:56:16 +0000

Dr David Cohen flew a diesel powered PA-28 to Israel from the UK. In an interview with David he recounts some of his experiences on the journey to and from Israel. An interesting insight into some of the possible problems that can be encountered on a long flight plus some amusing anecdotes thrown in.

Episode 3 - Learning to fly

flyingpodcast — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:29:34 +0100

Advice on learning to fly from Robert Knight. This interview covers such areas as how to find a flying school, which school to pick, the sort of airfield, type of license available and much more. Bob is a flying instructor, CAA examiner and university lecturer in aviation. BTPodShow {BTPodShow-ec182a1a2e7c1920e424ceca458d5c9f}

Episode 4 - Microlight flying with Mainair Flying School

flyingpodcast — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:29:58 +0100

An interview with Chris and Marcus of Mainair Flying School. We'll be discovering the world of microlights and finding out just how far they've come in the last few years. I was certainly quite surprised at just how high-tech this new breed of light aircraft have become. Microlighting should be a definite contender if you are thinking of learning to fly or are looking for something to put the fun back into your aviation career. BTPodShow {BTPodShow-ec182a1a2e7c1920e424ceca458d5c9f}

Episode 5 - A visit to Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington

flyingpodcast — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:30:18 +0100

An interview with Ian Reed, Director of Yorkshire Air Museum at Elvington Airfield. Ian tells us about what the museum has to offer including information about the airfield's history, museum exhibits and the aircraft on display. BTPodShow {BTPodShow-ec182a1a2e7c1920e424ceca458d5c9f}

Episode 6 - Aerial photographer

flyingpodcast — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:14:10 +0000

In today's episode we talk to John Seville. John has had an interesting aviation career including air taxi pilot, aerial photography and even 'Eye in the Sky' for Piccadilly Radio in Manchester. BTPodShow {BTPodShow-ec182a1a2e7c1920e424ceca458d5c9f} My Podcast Alley feed! {pca-9016b12b4c5d744a9e4b2b4a2317e6db}

Episode 7 - Barton Visitor Centre

flyingpodcast — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:30:58 +0100

I'm talking to Dr Eric Isaac, curator of Barton Visitor Centre, a museum on the airfield at Barton Aerodrome, now known as City Airport, Manchester. We also discuss the history of Barton & Lancs Aero Club and Eric also gives us an insight into his qualifying cross-country flight where he stays into controlled airspace. BTPodShow {BTPodShow-ec182a1a2e7c1920e424ceca458d5c9f}

Episode 8 - Sheila Dyson

flyingpodcast — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:00:49 +0000

Sheila Dyson flies her Cessna 182 to Sydney, Australia from Netherthorpe near Sheffield. An aviation trip of a lifetime and a real adventure. A truly great accomplishment by any standards. Listen as Sheila shares her experiences of the trip to Oz.

Episode 9 - SPLASH Exhibition

Flying Podcast — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:56:48 +0000

A visit to the annual SPLASH Exhibition at Birmingham's NEC. I spoke to several of the exhibitors including Clive Coote from Yuneec who are developing an all electric aircraft, Mike Barnard from the LAA and Dave Unwin, Editor of Today's Pilot Magazine. I was interested to learn about any new developments in light aviation, both from a technical point of view and legal.

Episode 10 - Wanafly Aviation, France

flyingpodcast — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:50:56 +0000

Wanafly Aviation are Dave and Amanda Lord. They operate a microlight flying school in France. Today we chat about their background in aviation and how they came to set up their school in France.

Episode 11 - Greater Manchester Police, Air Support Unit

flyingpodcast — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:55:04 +0100

A chat with Sgt. Mick Dunn from Greater Manchester Police's Air Support Unit. The Air Support Unit operates the Police helicopter from City Airport, Manchester. The interview covers such areas as the aircraft used, the technologies they carry onboard, their operational usage and the career path towards getting into the pilot's or the air observer's seat.