Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
I've long wanted to fly to Aero Friedricshafen in Germany - Europe's biggest GA show - but every time I tried, the weather was terrible. Now I have my instrument rating, this year that wasn't a problem - in any case, it was cloudless skies and great visibility!
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#generalaviation #flying #privatepilot #pilot #atc #airtrafficcontrol #aviation #pa28 #flight #debrief #travel
00:00 Introduction
00:38 Take off
01:48 Joining the airways
03:13 Planning the flight with Foreflight
04:33 Contacting Brussels control
05:21 Fuel and customs stop in Belgium
06:07 Taking off from Kortrijk
07:30 Win a Lightspeed Zulu 4 headset
08:11 Cruise
08:45 Initial approach
09:48 Final approach ILS
11:46 Visiting Aero Friedrischshafen
13:13 Foreflight tutorial/tips
20:28 Conclusion
I've long wanted to fly to Aero Friedricshafen in Germany - Europe's biggest GA show - but every time I tried, the weather was terrible. Now I have my instrument rating, this year that wasn't a problem - in any case, it was cloudless skies and great visibility!
This episode was sponsored by Foreflight - foreflight.com
Get your Aerobility Charity Raffle tickets now: flyingreporter.co.uk
I make inspirational videos about my flying adventures around the UK and Europe. I have a dream too, to one day fly my PA28 across the Atlantic to the USA. Subscribe to my channel for more inspirational flying vlogs and honest post-flight debrief videos.
About me: flyingreporter.co.uk
Bonus content and member benefits on Patreon: patreon.com/join/theflyingreporter
Facebook: facebook.com/theflyingreporter
Instagram: instagram.com/flyingreporteruk
My channel advertisers and sponsors
Aero Anglia - A light aircraft maintenance organisation at Elmsett in Suffolk.
aeroanglia.com
Aerobytes - Aerobytes provide Flight Data Monitoring services to the airlines.
aerobytes.co.uk
AOPA UK - securing our freedom to fly - Get 25% off your membership here.
aopa.co.uk/flying-reporter-discount-membership-offer
Anglian Flight Centres - Train for your PPL/CBIR/IMC/NIGHT
anglianflightcentres.co.uk
CloudbaseGA - Flight logging and share/syndicate management
https://www.cloudbasega.aero/
Heathrow Medical - CAA and EASA approved Aero-Medical Centre (AeMC)
heathrowmedical.com
Norvic Aero Engines - Engine overhaul services
norvic.com
Vertigo Covers - lightweight, affordable, weatherproof aircraft covers.
vertigocovers.co.uk
#generalaviation #flying #privatepilot #pilot #atc #airtrafficcontrol #aviation #pa28 #flight #debrief #travel
00:00 Introduction
00:38 Take off
01:48 Joining the airways
03:13 Planning the flight with Foreflight
04:33 Contacting Brussels control
05:21 Fuel and customs stop in Belgium
06:07 Taking off from Kortrijk
07:30 Win a Lightspeed Zulu 4 headset
08:11 Cruise
08:45 Initial approach
09:48 Final approach ILS
11:46 Visiting Aero Friedrischshafen
13:13 Foreflight tutorial/tips
20:28 Conclusion
