The UK Airshow Review Podcast
Technology Podcasts
The UK Airshow Review Podcast is an informal chat between the UKAR writing team that originally came about as a response to the effects that the COVID-19 crisis had on the UK airshow scene. We talk about our thoughts and feelings on the British airshow world, invoke memories and reflections from our experiences of the airshow and aviation hobby and offer informed - and not so informed - opinions on the goings-on in the industry. We also host the series Display Frequency, some nine episodes of incisive, professional interview and analysis of the airshow industry hosted and produced by former UKAR Staff member Dan O’Hagan, a global sports broadcaster and Senior Commentator at the Royal International Air Tattoo from 2009-2012. To read our reports, features and interviews from back when airshows were a thing, head to https://www.airshows.co.uk If you want to join the discussion, you can head to our forums at https://forums.airshows.co.uk
Location:
United States
Genres:
Technology Podcasts
Description:
The UK Airshow Review Podcast is an informal chat between the UKAR writing team that originally came about as a response to the effects that the COVID-19 crisis had on the UK airshow scene. We talk about our thoughts and feelings on the British airshow world, invoke memories and reflections from our experiences of the airshow and aviation hobby and offer informed - and not so informed - opinions on the goings-on in the industry. We also host the series Display Frequency, some nine episodes of incisive, professional interview and analysis of the airshow industry hosted and produced by former UKAR Staff member Dan O’Hagan, a global sports broadcaster and Senior Commentator at the Royal International Air Tattoo from 2009-2012. To read our reports, features and interviews from back when airshows were a thing, head to https://www.airshows.co.uk If you want to join the discussion, you can head to our forums at https://forums.airshows.co.uk
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.airshows.co.uk
Episodes
Episode 74: RIAT roundup, Abingdon and Tom's Swedish Sorrow
5/11/2024
Round'em up Cowboy! It's been a while since we've pored over the RIAT participants list for you, so we decided to go back down the list of the last few weeks and chat about some of the highlights that are starting to come out now. Dom gives us a taste of the Abingdon nightshoot - although Abingdon has now been postponed, sadly - and then goes off on another of his trademark rants. Tom also tells us about his visit of the Swedish Air Force Flight School where they operate the SK.60. To read our reports, features and interviews from years past, head to www.airshows.co.uk If you want to join the discussion, you can head to our forums at forums.airshows.co.uk All views and opinions expressed are those of the individuals and not their employers.
Duration:01:08:47
Episode 73: Beverly, Blenheims and Bags
4/13/2024
We're discussing some of the airshow updates of recent weeks (as well as the methods of airshow updates), the Solway's Beverley Campaign, and Dom "on a soapbox" Vickery is let loose with his thoughts.... To read our reports, features and interviews from years past, head to www.airshows.co.uk If you want to join the discussion, you can head to our forums at forums.airshows.co.uk All views and opinions expressed are those of the individuals and not their employers.
Duration:00:48:49
Episode 72: Battle of Britain Memorial Flight with Sqn Ldr Mark Sugden and Flt Lt Seb Davey
3/20/2024
We are joined on the podcast for this episode by two guests from the Royal Air Force's Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF), Squadron Leader Mark Sugden, OC BBMF and Flight Lieutenant Seb Davey, Bomber Leader. In an enthralling session Mark and Seb answer our questions about the Flight and talk us through what representing the RAF's volunteer historical unit involves, what sets the BBMF apart from both the wider service and civilian operators and how you go from flying an A400M Atlas to an Avro Lancaster. To read our reports, features and interviews from years past, head to www.airshows.co.uk If you want to join the discussion, you can head to our forums at forums.airshows.co.uk All views and opinions expressed are those of the individuals and not their employers.
Duration:01:18:26
Episode 71: Naughty Bags and Nightshoots
3/5/2024
We bring some breaking news (at the time) to you about Old Buckenham's stated and then deleted overly-restrictive bag rules, we go over some interesting RIAT news and chat about the upcoming Northolt Nightshoot. To read our reports, features and interviews from years past, head to www.airshows.co.uk If you want to join the discussion, you can head to our forums at forums.airshows.co.uk All views and opinions expressed are those of the individuals and not their employers.
Duration:00:43:19
Episode 70: Belgian Goodbyes and Masters of the Air
2/22/2024
Today we're joined by UKAR's Gordon Duncan to discuss our thoughts on the currently ongoing Apple TV show Masters of the Air, a Band of Brothers-esque show following the USAAF's 8th Air Force in the Second World War. We also cover Rhyl Airshow's (hopefully temporary) cancellation and the impact of the announcement that the Belgian F-16 Solo Display is to be no more. To read our reports, features and interviews from years past, head to www.airshows.co.uk If you want to join the discussion, you can head to our forums at forums.airshows.co.uk All views and opinions expressed are those of the individuals and not their employers.
Duration:01:03:58
Episode 69: Airlines 2: Skygod Returns
2/15/2024
It's episode 69 (nice) of the UK Airshow Review podcast, and we're here to discuss a roundup of some airshow news that's broken since our last regular episode, the first "Take Off Thursday" (ie regular RIAT weekly update), and we then pick Dan's brains on what life in an airline is actually like on a day-to-day basis. To read our reports, features and interviews from years past, head to www.airshows.co.uk If you want to join the discussion, you can head to our forums at forums.airshows.co.uk All views and opinions expressed are those of the individuals and not their employers.
Duration:01:15:04
Episode 68: Midlands Air Festival with Trevor Graham
2/8/2024
We are joined for this episode by Trevor Graham, one of the founders of the now staple of the UK airshow scene Midlands Air Festival. With an especially exciting lineup this year we thought it would be good to get the lowdown on the show, find out why they're attracting so many rarities and see what visitors this year can expect. To read our reports, features and interviews from years past, head to www.airshows.co.uk If you want to join the discussion, you can head to our forums at forums.airshows.co.uk All views and opinions expressed are those of the individuals and not their employers.
Duration:01:05:25
Bonus Episode: 2023 Blooper Reel
1/29/2024
It felt like a shame to let all those cuttings on Ian's mixing studio floor go to waste so as a little treat we've put together another short blooper reel for you. Be warned, strong language within! To read our reports, features and interviews from years past, head to www.airshows.co.uk If you want to join the discussion, you can head to our forums at forums.airshows.co.uk All views and opinions expressed are those of the individuals and not their employers.
Duration:00:21:42
Episode 67: Ultimate Warbird Flights with Richard Grace
1/23/2024
Following our last episode, we're back with Richard Grace at Ultimate Warbird Flights to talk about the company's operations, the processes of restoring and flying vintage aircraft, and why you should never fly a WWI fighter. We also get the lowdown on their latest restoration, P-51D Jersey Jerk! To read our reports, features and interviews from years past, head to www.airshows.co.uk If you want to join the discussion, you can head to our forums at forums.airshows.co.uk All views and opinions expressed are those of the individuals and not their employers.
Duration:00:52:00
Episode 66: Sywell 2024 with Richard Grace
1/10/2024
The UKAR Podcast team travelled to Sywell Aerodrome in Northamptonshire to sit down with Richard Grace, Director and Chief Engineer of Ultimate Warbird Flights, to discuss his upcoming show for this season, Sywell 2024. Having expressed so much excitement over the last few episodes for this we were lucky to have the opportunity to chat with Richard about what the show is going to look like and what airshowgoers can expect to see. Sadly, a technical issue meant the audio on this episode wasn't perfect, but next episode should be absolutely crystal clear! To read our reports, features and interviews from years past, head to www.airshows.co.uk If you want to join the discussion, you can head to our forums at forums.airshows.co.uk All views and opinions expressed are those of the individuals and not their employers.
Duration:00:55:20
Episode 65: New Year New Us
1/8/2024
Our final episode (that we recorded) of 2023 is here and it's the first one in a long time where we have the whole gang together! We have a quick Christmas gift roundup, look overseas to a couple of exciting Danish announcements and then chat about the disappointing news that there will be no Flying Legends in 2024. We also discuss the exciting build up for the Sywell 2024 show. To read our reports, features and interviews from years past, head to www.airshows.co.uk If you want to join the discussion, you can head to our forums at forums.airshows.co.uk All views and opinions expressed are those of the individuals and not their employers.
Duration:00:55:53
Episode 64: Looking forward
12/17/2023
The guys sit down to discuss the 2024 season ahead, and some of the more newsworthy participation updates at Old Warden, Midlands Air Festival, and RIAT. To read our reports, features and interviews from years past, head to www.airshows.co.uk If you want to join the discussion, you can head to our forums at forums.airshows.co.uk All views and opinions expressed are those of the individuals and not their employers.
Duration:00:59:50
Episode 63: Our aviation year, and Tom in Japan
11/29/2023
It's been a while since we did a "normal" episode like this, but we sit down with some cold brewskis and chat about our 2023 airshow season, we have a look forward to 2024 and the possibility of a big D-Day event, and Tom tells us about his spotting trip to Japan! To read our reports, features and interviews from years past, head to www.airshows.co.uk If you want to join the discussion, you can head to our forums at forums.airshows.co.uk All views and opinions expressed are those of the individuals and not their employers.
Duration:00:56:53
Episode 62: Graham Buckle and Meteor NF.14 WS788
11/14/2023
In this guest episode, we are joined by Graham Buckle, volunteer aircraft restorer at Yorkshire Air Museum and UKAR forum blogger, to talk about the Meteor NF.14 WS788 restoration he works on! We discuss the world of restoring and preserving airframes, the trials and tribulations involved therein and a bit about the museum itself as well as the history of Meteors! You can keep up to date on the restoration in Graham's thread on the forum: https://forums.airshows.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=84893 To read our reports, features and interviews from years past, head to www.airshows.co.uk If you want to join the discussion, you can head to our forums at forums.airshows.co.uk All views and opinions expressed are those of the individuals and not their employers.
Duration:00:45:51
Episode 61: Rich Cooper, aviation photographer and COAP founder
9/19/2023
We're joined this episode by a name you probably recognise - Rich Cooper, aviation photographer, journalist and founder of the Centre of Aviation Photography. He tells us about his life of enthusiasm for aviation, the span of his career and all about COAP, including the brand new COAP Online community website. You can find COAP Online at https://coaponline.com/. To read our reports, features and interviews from years past, head to www.airshows.co.uk If you want to join the discussion, you can head to our forums at forums.airshows.co.uk All views and opinions expressed are those of the individuals and not their employers.
Duration:01:30:42
Episode 60: Ellie Carter, 'U-2 girl' and Piper Cub pilot
8/13/2023
In our 60th episode we're talking to pilot Ellie Carter, initially famous for breaking into the scene schooling some U-2 pilots on their aeroplane at age 9, who has gone on through an early whirlwind aviation career to now fly Piper L4H Cub 480015 (G-AKIB). We chat about how she got that remarkable experience, what it took to get into aviation so young and how she has found being a woman and young person in that world. To read our reports, features and interviews from years past, head to www.airshows.co.uk If you want to join the discussion, you can head to our forums at forums.airshows.co.uk All views and opinions expressed are those of the individuals and not their employers.
Duration:00:37:17
Episode 59 - Legendary RIAT Review
8/5/2023
The show we spent all year talking about has finally been and gone, and we have t h o u g h t s about it. Sam and Tom are joined by fellow UKAR staffer Jakub to discuss the show, before Jakub gives us his review on the brand new Flying Legends at Church Fenton. Both our full, written reviews are online now too! To read our reports, features and interviews from years past, head to www.airshows.co.uk If you want to join the discussion, you can head to our forums at forums.airshows.co.uk All views and opinions expressed are those of the individuals and not their employers.
Duration:00:55:41
Episode 58 - another pre-RIAT hype show
7/10/2023
There's an tinge of excitement in the air in episode 58 - our Air Tattoo preview. Sam, Tom and Ian discuss all things RIAT in the run up to the biggest show of the year, even for the more 'hardened' enthusiast/cosplayer. We apologise for any disappointment if you actually meet any of us in person this year. To read our reports, features and interviews from years past, head to www.airshows.co.uk If you want to join the discussion, you can head to our forums at forums.airshows.co.uk All views and opinions expressed are those of the individuals and not their employers.
Duration:00:42:14
Episode 57: A Pratical Review of Cosford
7/2/2023
Podcast regular Nigel joins us again to discuss the first major UK show of the year, RAF Cosford Air Show. A little bit of a maligned show but with plenty of positives, we get the thoughts on that before Dan and Sam chat about the Italian Air Force's 100th Anniversary show at Pratica di Mare. To read our reports, features and interviews from years past, head to www.airshows.co.uk If you want to join the discussion, you can head to our forums at forums.airshows.co.uk All views and opinions expressed are those of the individuals and not their employers.
Duration:01:01:24
Episode 56: Up In The Air (Taking Photos)
6/8/2023
Episode 56 opens with a couple of airshow reviews from the 2023 season from Dom and Sam, discussing Midlands Air Festival and Shuttleworth's Round the World airshow. We then discuss one of the newer additions to the hobby scene in the last ten years, the commercial air-to-air photography scene, aka the Skyvans. To read our reports, features and interviews from years past, head to www.airshows.co.uk If you want to join the discussion, you can head to our forums at forums.airshows.co.uk All views and opinions expressed are those of the individuals and not their employers.
Duration:01:08:44