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Episode 19 - Flying Hang Gliders and Paragliders Dec 16, 2009

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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 Nov 10, 2009

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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 Oct 28, 2009

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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 Oct 17, 2009

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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 May 15, 2009

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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 May 01, 2009

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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 Apr 27, 2009

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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 Apr 20, 2009

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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.

Episode 11 - Greater Manchester Police, Air Support Unit Apr 07, 2009

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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.

Episode 10 - Wanafly Aviation, France Dec 12, 2008

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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.

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