FLYER Magazine

8 June 2021

We take a look at some of the new single-engine piston-engined aircraft you can buy and fly in the UK, starting from just £28k! Our very own FLYER Livestream Fab Four – Ian, Ed, Dave and Jonny – each choose their Fav Five General Aviation YouTubers… In Accident Analysis, Steve Ayres looks at the use of Ballistic Recovery Systems and the decision making involved in making the pull… Teenager Travis Ludlow had his first glider solo on his 14th birthday and soloed in a powered aircraft when he was 16. Right now, he’s on his flight to become the youngest pilot to fly around the world solo. Catch up with his story in this month’s First Solo. In Flying Adventure Jules Mountain – cancer survivor and Everest conqueror – takes a transatlantic journey in a Bell 505 helicopter. Fed up of sodden sleeves while washing down the aeroplane? Ian Seager puts Pooleys Aviation Dry Sparkle to the test in this issue’s Top Gear.