Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
You always have to be prepared for the unexpected when flying. But this flight had it all going on. A disabled aircraft, flight plan changes, last minute clearances and a low cloud base all put my skills to the test. It makes me realise that flight training can only prepare you for so much. You learn the rest, on the job!
As always, I take you through my thorough debrief of this IFR flight from Bournemouth to Redhill England, sparing no embarrassing detail.
I'm Jon, and 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.
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00:00 Introduction
00:42 Picking up IFR clearance
01:53 Taxi
02:55 Change of plan
05:03 Another change of plan
05:50 Take off
08:02 AOPA news
09:18 James not enjoying the clouds!
13:26 ATC reveal their plan
15:43 Not descending fast enough
17:28 VFR again
18:32 Crossing Gatwick
19:29 Landing Redhill
You always have to be prepared for the unexpected when flying. But this flight had it all going on. A disabled aircraft, flight plan changes, last minute clearances and a low cloud base all put my skills to the test. It makes me realise that flight training can only prepare you for so much. You learn the rest, on the job!
As always, I take you through my thorough debrief of this IFR flight from Bournemouth to Redhill England, sparing no embarrassing detail.
I'm Jon, and 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/Corporate video services: jonhunt.net
Bonus content 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/
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
00:42 Picking up IFR clearance
01:53 Taxi
02:55 Change of plan
05:03 Another change of plan
05:50 Take off
08:02 AOPA news
09:18 James not enjoying the clouds!
13:26 ATC reveal their plan
15:43 Not descending fast enough
17:28 VFR again
18:32 Crossing Gatwick
19:29 Landing Redhill
