Flying in the UK and into Europe: A Chat with Philippe Polman

Plus, the latest aviation news, a carbon monoxide detector review and an exciting destination you can fly to directly.

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Welcome to our very first episode of The Pilot’s Logbook - a podcast companion for private pilots in the UK and Europe.

Each episode is packed with practical tips, inspiring chats with pilots and members of our community, gear reviews, and the latest aviation news that is relevant to us, and we’ll reveal exciting destinations you can fly to directly.

In this episode:

• We discuss the new CAA safety directive on carbon monoxide detectors and review a great option for your aircraft. You can find the full CAA Safety Directive here.

• We share some need-to-know aviation news, including updates on Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airport.

• We have a fantastic conversation with Philippe Polman, founder of Echelon Air, about flying across the UK and Europe.

• We take a trip to a historic airfield in Norfolk and spend a few days living in a forest. You can listen to the full episode on your favourite podcast app by searching for Travel Plans. You can also check the show here.

We spent three days living in this secluded cabin in a forest

Flying Into Europe

Our guest on this episode, Philippe Polman, gives us a masterclass in flying into Europe. Philippe is here to share his insights on flying across Europe and the UK and bust the myth that low-hour, single-engine pilots cannot safely navigate European skies.

Philippe's experiences underscore the importance of planning. He offers nuggets of wisdom about preparing for international flying.

But this episode isn't just about how to take your first international flight; it's about enriching your flying experience. We venture beyond the norm, discussing unforgettable aviation destinations in the UK, Switzerland, Italy and France.

Philippe's Flying Destinations

• Portoroz (Slovenia)

• Compton Abbas, UK

• Scotland - Newhall Mains (Hotel and private strip)

• Alps - Lausanne, Locarno, Lake Maggiori

Philippe's company - Echelon Air

Stephen Drury’s YouTube video with Philippe

Carbon Monoxide Detector We Reviewed on the Show

For this episode, we reviewed the Forensics Car Aircraft Carbon Monoxide Detector. You can find the model we reviewed here.

Transair sells a similar model by the same manufacturer.

Forensics Car Aircraft Carbon Monoxide Detector

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