Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
I know I haven't flown many different types of aircraft, but of those I have, this has to be one of the quirkiest! From it's strange control stick movement, to the differential brakes and the gauges in French, it was an education getting used to flying the DR400.
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
00:40 Light aircraft dominance
01:28 Meeting the owner
01:55 Weird control column
02:44 No toe brakes
03:39 Ratchet hand brake
04:09 Weird differential brakes
05:31 Not trusted to take off!
07:18 Strange aroma
09:34 Comparison to a PA28 Archer
10:50 Odd shaped wing
13:02 Needs to be hangared
15:57 AOPA UK news
17:22 Joining the circuit at Turweston
18:38 Approach to touch and go
21:34 Landing
I know I haven't flown many different types of aircraft, but of those I have, this has to be one of the quirkiest! From it's strange control stick movement, to the differential brakes and the gauges in French, it was an education getting used to flying the DR400.
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
00:40 Light aircraft dominance
01:28 Meeting the owner
01:55 Weird control column
02:44 No toe brakes
03:39 Ratchet hand brake
04:09 Weird differential brakes
05:31 Not trusted to take off!
07:18 Strange aroma
09:34 Comparison to a PA28 Archer
10:50 Odd shaped wing
13:02 Needs to be hangared
15:57 AOPA UK news
17:22 Joining the circuit at Turweston
18:38 Approach to touch and go
21:34 Landing
