01/10/2026
Join us at 7:30pm tonight on YouTube for The FLYER Show!
Cover story: Thanks to the latest Rotax 916iS engine with its 160hp max power, there’s a flock of superfast microlights becoming available. As well as the power, this new breed of 600kg microlights is also well-equipped, sensational to look at and, well, expensive.
In the news:
- Owner of Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green killed
- First UK JMB VL3 microlight delivered
- STOL UK Championship at Popham
- New Fairford RAT
- Game Aerospace flies GB2 firebomber
- Is NASA planning to fly an SR-71A Blackbird
- First UK Islander ready for delivery
Fantasy Hangar:
This week we pick aircraft that look as though they were designed by AI.
Plus:
- Your SkyDemon tip of the week
- Weekend weather from Simon Keeling
- Upcoming UK flying events