Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Join me, The Flying Reporter, for a special adventure in this episode as I fulfil a long-held dream: camping next to the wing of my aircraft. I take you on a scenic flight from Haverfordwest in West Wales to Shobdon in England, with a unique navigation challenge along the way — spotting seven historic castles and ruins from the air.
After landing at Shobdon, I explore everything this charming airfield has to offer, including food options, flying schools, gliding operations, helicopters, microlights, and even a luxurious vineyard nearby for those who prefer a bit more comfort than a tent.
This was my first ever experience of wing camping, and I share all the highs (and a few lows) of making that dream a reality. Come along for the journey, the sights, and the discoveries in this memorable aviation adventure.
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
00:21 Departing Haverfordwest
01:23 Hunting 7 castles and ruins
04:12 Airfield Join, Shobdon
06:03 Landing
06:20 Erecting the tent
07:22 Camping facilities
08:42 Cafe
09:24 Luxury alternative to camping
10:27 Shobdon Airfield's vision
12:08 Female focus
12:50 Flying schools
13:20 First night camping
Join me, The Flying Reporter, for a special adventure in this episode as I fulfil a long-held dream: camping next to the wing of my aircraft. I take you on a scenic flight from Haverfordwest in West Wales to Shobdon in England, with a unique navigation challenge along the way — spotting seven historic castles and ruins from the air.
After landing at Shobdon, I explore everything this charming airfield has to offer, including food options, flying schools, gliding operations, helicopters, microlights, and even a luxurious vineyard nearby for those who prefer a bit more comfort than a tent.
This was my first ever experience of wing camping, and I share all the highs (and a few lows) of making that dream a reality. Come along for the journey, the sights, and the discoveries in this memorable aviation adventure.
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.
#camping #generalaviation #flying #privatepilot #pilot #atc #airtrafficcontrol #aviation #pa28 #flight #debrief #travel
About me: 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 - Aircraft Maintenance
aeroanglia.com
AOPA UK - Get a 25% discount on your AOPA UK membership and support its mission to safeguard our freedoms to fly
aopa.co.uk/flying-reporter-discount-membership-offer
Anglian Flight Centres
anglianflightcentres.co.uk
CloudbaseGA - automatic flight loggers for light aircraft
https://www.cloudbasega.aero/
Echelon Air - Bespoke Cirrus flight training near London
echelonair.com
Norvic Aero Engines - One of the leading engine overhaul companies
norvic.com
Vertigo Covers - British made, modern affordable and lightweight covers for your aircraft
vertigocovers.co.uk
00:00 Introduction
00:21 Departing Haverfordwest
01:23 Hunting 7 castles and ruins
04:12 Airfield Join, Shobdon
06:03 Landing
06:20 Erecting the tent
07:22 Camping facilities
08:42 Cafe
09:24 Luxury alternative to camping
10:27 Shobdon Airfield's vision
12:08 Female focus
12:50 Flying schools
13:20 First night camping
