In this episode of the FLYER Show, we bring you the latest general aviation news and we look forward to general aviation flying in 2026, including launching our #FLY2026 challenge!

There's a SkyDemon top tip covering flight log analysis, the first real-world emergency landing using Garmin's Autoland system, the 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.. 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

Captain Petter Hornfeldt is an airline pilot, posts on YouTube as Mentour Pilot and is the co-founder of the Airline Pilot Club, so he knows a thing or two about the airline world and training for a commercial pilot career. PCN talks to Petter to get his take on the the future of airline pilot training. 

We're two days into the Coronavirus crisis, airlines are closing routes, parking aircraft and starting to reduce staff costs. If you are heading for a career as a commercial pilot, this is clearly not the ideal time to be finishing your training or looking for a job. BUT, while it is difficult (if not impossible) right now to take some perspective, it's essential. 

In this, our first (and slightly rushed!) episode, Ian Seager talks to Anthony Petteford, MD of VA Airline Training and industry veteran about the current situation.