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Bromley BuzzEpisode 263: Cool Runnings: Biggin Hill Airport Sunrise Challenge 2025On 22nd June, Darren Weale was up almost as early as the participants in the Biggin Hill Airport Sunrise Challenge to join them on the runway before and after their 5K run.
The Challenge raised money for the airport's corporate charity partners: Aerobility, the RAF Benevolent Fund, and Scotty’s Little Soldiers. Over 400 people undertook a 5K run along the runway at 6:30am. We speak with people from the RAF Benevolent Fund, Petts Wood Runners, Bromley Rugby Club Girls, and the Viking and Spitfire who wheeled and ran the challenge!
Official video here.
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2025-12-0612 min
Flyer MagazineFlying from Home Fantasies - The FLYER Show - 20th November 2025In this episode of The Flyer Show, we take an in-depth look at the fantasy of flying from home, exploring houses across Europe that come with their own airstrip, from island hideaways and airstrip cottages to larger estates with runways and hangars, including Glenforsa on Mull and notable strips on the Isle of Wight and in the Cotswolds.We discuss hangar-home concepts and talk about the latest aviation news with updates from Trig Avionics, Skyfly, and engineering insights such as turbine blade design.The episode includes a SkyDemon top tip for safer flight planning and...
2025-11-2142 minFlyer MagazineIs General Aviation getting less sociable?This week we ask whether flying is becoming less sociable and what truly makes an airfield a great pilot destination, we take a look at Mike Patey's dramatic engine failure, bring you news of another base for the amazing Aerobility and highlight some upcoming UK flying events Whether you're a pilot, engineer, student, or aviation enthusiast, this episode delivers flying news, expert insights, and helpful tips including a SkyDemon briefing trick and your weekend weather outlook. Subscribe for weekly aviation discussions, news, and training content.If your're after some weird and wonderful, the team also d...
2025-08-2835 min
Undercurrent StoriesInside the Exclusive World of Executive Jet Travel: Captain Nick Glover Inside the Exclusive World of Executive Jet Travel: Captain Nick GloverIn this episode of Undercurrent Stories, host Bob Wells sits down with Nick Glover, a former executive jet captain with an impressive career in business aviation and instructor at Aerobility, a unique charity offering people with disabilities the opportunity to fly. Together, they explore the fascinating life of an executive jet pilot and the exclusive world of VIP and celebrity air travel. From handling pre-flight checks and last-minute trips to flying royalty and high-profile public figures, Nick’s journey offers an insider’s perspective filled with thril...
2024-11-1450 min
Unexpected TurnsTop 10-Brian: Defying the OddsNext up Top 5, Brian Wheeler. Brian describes his journey as a catalogue of failure and rejection, yet against all odds and defying medical logic he has truimphed. A competitive runner and rower Brian became paralysed overnight. Join Anne, Bev and Julie to hear his incredible story, of overcoming paralysis in order to run and fly again. His determination to walk and support others has resulted in him raising thousands of pounds for Aerobility, the Charity which enables all abilities to fly. This is the first of our episodes with Brian, he will be back in next show to answer you...
2024-08-1144 min
Unexpected TurnsTop 10-Brian: Defying the OddsNext up Top 5, Brian Wheeler.
Brian describes his journey as a catalogue of failure and rejection, yet against all odds and defying medical logic he has truimphed. A competitive runner and rower Brian became paralysed overnight. Join Anne, Bev and Julie to hear his incredible story, of overcoming paralysis in order to run and fly again. His determination to walk and support others has resulted in him raising thousands of pounds for Aerobility, the Charity which enables all abilities to fly. This is the first of our episodes with Brian, he will be back in...
2024-08-1144 min
Talking with the woundedChinook Crew ChickFrom "How very dare they!" at being shot at, to the the highs and lows of military life - Liz McConaghy takes us on her journey as the longest serving female Chinook crew member. Part of that role was MERT (Medical Emergency Recovery Team) collecting the injured from the battlefield which many of the previous guests have first hand experience of. Her proudest work..but it came at a cost. An inspiration, and well worth an hour of your time.
Her book is a great read - "Chinook Crew Chick"- available at Waterstones, Amazon etc
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2024-02-2800 min
Aircrew InterviewAI # 315 : Bush Pilot in Indonesia | David Burns *FULL*Send us a textDavid Burns shares what it was like to be a bush pilot with Susis Air flying the Cessna Grand Caravan in Indonesia!We also hear how David and his father started up The Flyer Watch Company and we get an exclusive timepiece release announcement which you will be able to pick up via https://www.flyerwatches.com/Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interviewHelp keep the channel going:PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http...
2024-02-1853 min
Conflict Chronicles19 - Remembrance Special, war poems - Liz McConaghy, Royal Air Force, Chinnock Crew Veteran.Liz joined the RAF as a Chinook Crewman on her 19th birthday. Throughout her 17 year career on Chinooks she deployed to Iraq twice and Afghanistan 10 times, along with detachments to both the Falklands and Northern Ireland, her home ‘turf’.
Out of all these tasks, her greatest was flying on the MERT aircraft during Op Herrick, recovering wounded soldiers from the battlefield, which shaped her outlook on life forever.
On leaving the RAF, Liz joined the UK disabled flying charity Aerobility as the Wounded Injured Soldiers rep, which she was naturally drawn to. She...
2024-01-3106 min
Unexpected TurnsQ&A with Brian Wheeler-defying the medics
Did Brian complete his challenge? Today he tells us how he got on and answers some of the many questions you sent in. But what has he been up to since? Listen in and find out at the end of this episode.
Join Anne, Bev and Julie in the first of our Question & Answer shows. Today Brian Wheeler a competitive runner, rower and pilot who became paralysed overnight is back to answer your questions. Having been told he was unlikely to ever walk again Brian set about defying medical logic. Not only was Brian...
2023-03-0745 minUnexpected TurnsUnexpected Turns Brian Wheeler: defying the odds
Unexpected Turns delves into the lives of the bold, brave truly inspirational people whose lives have taken an unexpected turn. Brian describes his journey as a catalogue of failure and rejection, yet against all odds and defying medical logic he has truimphed. A competitive runner and rower Brian became paralysed overnight. Join Anne, Bev and Julie to hear his incredible story, of overcoming paralysis in order to run and fly again. His determination to walk and support others has resulted in him raising thousands of pounds for Aerobility, the Charity which enables all abilities to fly. Th...
2023-03-0643 min
The Flying Reporter PodcastHow to choose the right flying school and instructorHello, and welcome to the Flying Reporter Podcast. I hope you’ve been enjoying the series so far. Today, I’ll be talking to two extraordinary aviators who’ve overcome extreme adversity to get their pilots licenses and unrestricted class 2 medicals. Both were injured in terrible accidents and are now disabled, but they fly just like you and I. We hear about the amazing charity, Aerobility and how it transforms the lives of the people it helps. And in our ask the instructor feature, we discuss how to go about choosing a flying instructor and flying school...
2023-03-0628 min
Physics World Stories PodcastMaking spaceflight accessible to people with physical disabilitiesThe European Space Agency (ESA) recently made history by selecting John McFall – an amputee, Paralympic sprinter and medical scientist – among its latest cohort of astronauts. McFall’s inclusion is part of an ESA parastronaut feasibility project for making human spaceflight accessible to people with physical disabilities. In the latest episode of the Physics World Stories podcast, people involved in this initiative explain why making space more accessible is not only fair but also the very essence of exploration.
The first guest is Mike Miller-Smith, chief executive of Aerobility, a UK-based charity that helps people with any disability to fly...
2023-01-3144 minUnexpected TurnsBrian Wheeler Q & A Ep4 TrailerJoin Anne, Bev and Julie in the first of our Question & Answer shows. Today Brian Wheeler a competitive runner, rower and pilot who became paralysed overnight is back to answer your questions. Having been told he was unlikely to ever walk again Brian set about defying medical logic. Not only was Brian determined to get out of his wheelchair and walk he wanted to run and fly again. Now a trustee for Aerobility, a charity which allows people with disabilities to fly, he set himself the target of running a half marathon to raise awareness and funds for Aerobility...
2021-11-1300 min
The Aerobility PodcastInspire-ability with John NicholJohn Nichol is an author, broadcaster and former RAF navigator best known for his book Tornado Down, his account of being a prisoner of war under Saddam Hussein during the Gulf war.
John is joining Aerobility to talk about the Tornado and his new book Tornado - in the eye of the storm. The book tells the story of the RAF Tornado force and their families during the Gulf war.
2021-07-231h 26The Aerobility PodcastInspire-ability with Liz McConaghyYou may have seen Liz McConaghy on your screens as the roving reporter for Aerobility's Armchair Airshow 2021. Now Liz is making her Inspire-Ability debut! Before joining Aerobility in 2019, Liz spent 18 years in the Royal Airforce as a Chinook crewman. In that time she completed 2 tours of Iraq and 10 of Afghanistan. Join Aerobility as Liz regales us with stories of her interesting postal rounds and time with the MERT teams.
2021-06-281h 12The Aerobility PodcastInspire-ability Brian WheelerJoin Aerobility for another Inspire-ability talk. Brian Wheeler is a Trustee at Aerobility and, having joined the RAF as an Air Traffic Controler in 1992, Brian is now a senior manager at NATS. In 2018 Brian suffered a life changing spinal cord injury which put his active lifestyle and career on hold. Having been told that he may never walk again, listen in amazment as Brian regales us with stories of how he has proved the doctors wrong and continues to do so.
2021-06-281h 18
For Flying Out LoudAerobility Charity - If I can fly an aeroplane, what else can I do?If you enjoy this episode, please consider showing your support at this link :) Being able to take flight and pilot an aircraft is something that any pilot feels incredibly privileged to do. The airborne environment is one that I’ve often referred to as one of “active meditation” - a place where many of the pressures and challenges of life on the ground simply melt away. I have been so lucky throughout my aviation career; the only real barrier to me achieving my dream to become a fighter pilot and beyond, being hard...
2021-05-161h 38The Aerobility PodcastInspire-ability - Aviation Beyond Disability Panel with FSDPA unique panel in collaboration with the charity Flying Scholarships for Disabled People about all things disabled aviation.
2021-04-221h 11The Aerobility PodcastInspire-ability with Alex BrookerAlex Brooker is one of the few disabled TV presenters and comedians in the UK. Co-host of The Last Leg for C4 & Host of the Paralympics, join us for some laughs, jokes and crazy anecdotes as Alex chats to us about how disability has changed both his life and his career. Alex first hit our screens in 2011, presenting the BT Paralympic World Cup after successfully auditioning for Channel 4’s Half Million Quid Talent Search to find new disabled talent for the 2012 Paralympics. Since then, Alex has co-hosted the award-winning show The Last Leg, fronted documentaries about disability and male bo...
2021-04-071h 15The Aerobility PodcastInspire-ability with Stuart Beech and Karen Bath from Resilient PilotStuart Beech is a pilot on British Airway's A380 and has featured on Michael Mcintyre's Big Show as the Singing Pilot. Karen Bath brings a wealth of knowledge in airline pilot training. Together they founded Resilient Pilot, an organisation which aims to improve pilot's wellbeing and promote diversity within the airline industry.
2021-04-071h 16The Aerobility PodcastInspire-ability with Andrew NeofytouAndrew is a former Royal Navy Sea Harrier pilot operating, Flight Deck Wingman’s founder Andrew, made a successful transition into the world of commercial aviation in 2006, operating the B757/767 and A320/321/330 with a well known charter airline, before joining a major UK scheduled airline as a B787 pilot in 2015.
2021-04-071h 15The Aerobility PodcastInspire-ability with Mandy HicksonMandy was the second-ever woman to fly the RAF Tornado, seeing over 40 combat missions over Iraq during her career. She is now an author and motivational speaker with a particular interest in inspiring and supporting women with her story.
2021-04-071h 19The Aerobility PodcastInspire-ability with Tim OrchardCaptain Tim Orchard is an ex-Concorde Captain and jointly holds the Concorde World Record time for the journey from New York to London. Tim is an extremely experienced pilot and is someone for the younger generation to aspire to be!
2021-03-011h 23The Aerobility PodcastInspire-ability with Tracey Curtis-TaylorTracey, aka The Aviatrix, is a British Aviator, explorer and inspirational speaker. She has led expeditions flying from the UK to South Africa, Australia and the USA all from the back of her Boeing Stearman.
2021-03-011h 22The Aerobility PodcastInspire-ability with Kermit WeeksKermit Weeks is a legend in aviation. He owns the largest collection of privately owned airworthy historical aircraft in the world. He is also owner and creator of 'Fantasy of Flight' in Florida.
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2021-01-251h 33The Aerobility PodcastInspire-ability with Kerry McCauleyKerry McCauley is an international ferry pilot with over 30 years of experience. With over 100 transatlantic crossing's in GA aircraft he has some amazing stories to share! He was also star of Dangerous Pilot as shown on the Discovery Channel.
2021-01-071h 13The Aerobility PodcastInspire-ability Talk with Former Red Arrow Dan LowesEver wondered what life was like behind the red flying suit of the Red Arrows? Dan Lowes is an ex-military pilot who flew aircraft from the Typhoon, to the Hawk of the Red Arrows. He now flies in the civilian world as a corporate pilot on the Gulfstream.
2021-01-071h 19The Aerobility PodcastInspire-ability - Flt Lt Al Sparks, Chinook Pilot and Historic Army Aircraft Flying InstructorEver wondered what it would be like to fly those legendary Chinooks? Or be one of the few examiners in the world on Historic Army Aircraft?
2021-01-071h 23The Aerobility PodcastInspire-ability with the BBMF Commanding Officer Sqn Ldr Mark DiscombeAn opportunity to hear from Squadron Leader Mark Discombe, about being Commanding Officer of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight as well as having a 30 year RAF career flying fast jets. Who wouldn't want to fly Spitfires for a living?!
2021-01-071h 07The Aerobility PodcastInspire-ability with Aerobility Chief Executive Mike Miller-SmithDuring this live chat and Q&A with Mike Miller-Smith you will hear about his journey from champion glider pilot, to gliding examiner, to become a pioneer for disabled aviation; leading the British Disabled Flying Charity Aerobility with only limited control of his face and fingers. A true inspiration!
2021-01-071h 05The Aerobility PodcastInspire-ability with Executive Jet Captain Nick GloverJoin our host, Harvey Matthewson as he chats with Nick and finds out more about the world of business aviation.
2021-01-061h 21
Veteran State Of Mind NetworkVeteran State Of Mind Episode 097: Gloria Stitz, with Liz McConaghySend us a textLiz McConaghy spent 17 years in the Royal Air Force as a Chinook crewman, including 10 deployments to Afghanistan.Find Liz at @liz.mcconaghy.82 and https://www.aerobility.comMerch and clothing to support the podcast can be found at http://www.vsomstore.comYou can find books from guests of the podcast here: https://www.vsompodcast.com/books/You can connect with Geraint at @grjbooks across social media, and find his Afghanistan memoir Brothers in Arms in all good book stores.If you are a...
2020-11-231h 20
Plane Talking UK PodcastEpisode 323 - Chocks Away Times ThreeJoin Carlos, Nev, Matt and Armando for this week's episode of the UK's Number One Aviation Podcast. We introduce a new segment "The Plane Truth" with Captain Al. This show's topic is: Is Airplane Air Safe? Recycled Air and HEPA filters. In this show we find out about the latest news from Boeing regarding the MAX, an unusual alliance between BA and everyone's favourite low cost airlines form to take on the government and Istanbul launches it's reign as Europe's largest airport with 3 simultaneous take-offs. In the military the wreckage Of The F-15C Eagle That Crashed Off The...
2020-06-212h 08
Top Landing GearEpisode Three - The Great British AirshowMillions of us are bemoaning the inevitable cancellation of airshows large and small up and down the country. So how are we going to get our airshow fix this summer? Well thankfully there are some very innovative people out there who, since we haven’t got any airshows to go to, will do the next best thing, and bring them to us. One such person is this week’s special guest George ‘Smokey’ Bacon, CEO of the British Air Display Association, and an airshow commentator and display pilot, amongst many other things.
He explains how we can get invo...
2020-06-1544 minThe Aerobility PodcastInspire-ability with Clare Mackintoshwww.justgiving.com/campaign/virtualaerobility
Join Aerobility Chairman Shona Bowman and award winning author Clare Mackintosh talk about Clare’s inspirational journey from the Police Force to becoming a best-selling author. Find out how and why Clare made the remarkable career change and find inspiration as she shares her story. Clare is passionate about taking risks and following your dreams and we hope she will inspire you to do the same! This will be a relaxed and informal live chat with a chance for you to comment and put your questions to Clare whilst we stream.
2020-06-1258 minThe Aerobility PodcastInspire-ability with Mike Leinbachhttps://www.justgiving.com/campaign/virtualaerobility
Aerobility Inspire-Ability talk and Q&A with the final Space Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach. An incredible opportunity to hear about how you prepare and launch the Space Shuttle, and some of the unique challenges including candid talk about the accidents.
2020-06-121h 52The Aerobility PodcastInspire-ability with Jessica Coxwww.justgiving.com/campaign/virtualaerobility
During this live session we meet the incredible U.S. based friend of Aerobility - Jessica Cox. Achieve the Impossible! The flight formula to lift you to success and propel you to the next horizon. Followed by live Q&A.
2020-05-2150 minThe Aerobility PodcastInspire-ability with Red 1, Squadron Leader Martin Perthttps://www.justgiving.com/campaign/virtualaerobility
A rare opportunity to hear live from The Leader of the Red Arrows Squadron Leader Martin Pert as he gives us a behind-the-scenes tour of the recent Red Arrows North American Tour. Followed by Q&A!
2020-05-111h 30The Aerobility PodcastInspire-ability with Tim Davies - Host of Fast Jet Performance and Ex-RAF Senior Fast Jet Instructorwww.justgiving.com/campaign/virtualaerobility
A live chat with ex fast jet instructor and podcast host, Tim Davies. Covering what is was like to be the most senior fast jet instructor in the Royal Air Force and now be part of the team designing the next fast jet trainer aircraft.
2020-05-111h 14The Aerobility PodcastInspire-ability with Ex USAF Pilot Tim HartiganA fascinating chat with former USAF Phantom and F-16 pilot Tim Hartigan. Now living in the UK, we also hear about Tim's latest project as a Craft Brewer.
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2020-04-291h 20The Aerobility PodcastInspire-Ability with Air Vice Marshal Gary Waterfall CBEA live chat with retired Air Vice Marshal Gary Waterfall CBE, covering a diverse aviation and military career, talking about leadership in all its forms, from the Air War in Libya to the Harrier 16 ship final fly past.
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2020-04-291h 29The Aerobility PodcastInspire-Ability with Chris HeamesLive chat and Q&A with fast jet legend Chris Heames. We will hear first-hand about what it is like to fly some of the world's most amazing aircraft, from vintage gliders to modern fast jets including the challenges of competitive close formation. If you can, please support us financially, as we continue delivering our life changing services into the future.
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2020-04-141h 04
H-HourH-Hour Snapshots #3 Werner Stroud and Harvey MatthewsonHarvey was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of two. He developed a phobia of flying but at the age of 18 became a volunteer with Aerobility in an attempt to overcome his fear. Now, at the age of just 21 years old, Harvey is a qualified pilot and also a staff member with the charity.
2020-02-1916 min