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Instrument flying
I blow off some cobwebs, flying an RNAV approach in IMC.
Hello from The Flying Reporter
I’m a private pilot, sharing videos of my adventures in the air.
Please check out my latest news, videos, FAQs, or sign up for bonus content. You can also view GPS tracks from past trips, and a list of upcoming flights.
A tribute to Simon Moores, banner pilot
On 9 January 2019, my friend Simon Moores, a banner towing pilot from Kent, died in an aeroplane crash in Spain.
New video: Bad landing
A flight from Redhill to Le Touquet with my son was full of valuable learning points, including a terrible landing.
Merry Xmas from The Flying Reporter & Friends
I gathered my favourite YouTube pilots, to bring you a special Christmas video.
Newsletter
Newsletter 25/01/19
Happy new year! Things have been a little quiet on the flying front so far this year, partly due to the ongoing wait for Oscar Romeo’s engine overhaul, but also because of weather.
About me
About Jon Hunt
Jon Hunt is a BBC regional TV news reporter, and private pilot based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, UK. A video journalist, Jon films, scripts and edits much of his own material, as well as reporting live from location.
Special features
European adventure
In May 2018 I joined three other aircraft on a five day tour of Europe, flying through France, Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, Austria, Germany and Belgium.
How to survive an aeroplane crash landing on water
Would you know what to do, if you had to crash your aeroplane in the sea? The Flying Reporter joins other pilots on an extreme survival course to learn new safety skills.
Mini series – Pre-flight preparation
In this mini series, I demonstrate some of the steps I follow, when preparing for a light general aviation flight in the UK.