The Man Behind The Flying Reporter
A Candid Conversation with Jon Hunt on Inclusion, the Future of General Aviation and YouTube Success.
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Hey there 👋
Welcome to our third episode of The Pilot’s Logbook - a podcast companion for private pilots in the UK and Europe! This week, we bring you a great show!
But before that, I hope you enjoyed our previous episode. We shared all you need to know about aircraft covers, heard from Sarah Deacon, a mother battling to save her local airport from closure, and told you all about underwater escape training.
In This Week’s Episode
Jon Hunt
In a candid and insightful conversation, Jon Hunt, aka The Flying Reporter, shared his remarkable journey from a 30-year career at the BBC to becoming one of Europe's most popular aviation YouTubers.
He openly discussed the challenges of transitioning to a new career, the realities of building a YouTube channel, and his passion for making general aviation more inclusive.
Jon reflected on his personal experiences as a pilot, husband, and father, offering an insight into the man behind the camera. He also tackled important issues facing general aviation in the UK, highlighting economic and environmental concerns while remaining hopeful for the future.
The conversation revealed a thoughtful, determined individual committed to both his craft and to creating a more welcoming general aviation community.
Also in this episode:
We catch up on the latest aviation news headlines that are relevant to you:
We continue our ultimate guide to Le Touquet Paris-Plage (Part 2). This time, we are going to focus on what to visit if you are in town for only a few
hours.
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Extras 🎉
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