Flaps Podcast - June 2015

We’re back! In this edition: Alex Lester. He’s the Radio Two presenter who’s sometimes called The Dark Lord. He’s a great entertainer and he’s a pilot – so a perfect guest to get us back on our feet. Mike Roberts speaks to renowned air display pilot Rod Dean. You name it, Rod’s flown it. And if you don’t name it, he’s still probably flown it. He’s got a great new book out called Fifty Ways To Leave Your… no, er, Fifty Shades of… no, hang on… Fifty Years of Flying Fun, published by Grub Street. The CAA are proposing changes to medical requirements for private pilots. Their consultation is here. It closes on 10 July. We speak to the Authority to find out more. And last but by no means least, Pablo Mason shares his thoughts on the three aircraft he wishes he’d flown. It’s good to be back! Running order 0.00 Introduction 2.48 Celebrity Pilot – Radio 2 presenter Alex Lester 18.02 Display pilot Rod Dean talks to Mike Roberts 28.14 Pilot medicals 35.54 Mason’s Minte – Pablo on aircraft he wishes he’d flown 27.08 Airfields at risk – Keith Churcher, Chairman of Save Manston Airport 40.33 Wrap up