The Flying Reporter to Cover AeroExpo 2022

Former BBC TV reporter & private pilot Jon Hunt is working with AeroExpo organisers to produce video content for the event.

Jon is well known in the GA community for his YouTube channel ‘The Flying Reporter’, which follows his adventures as a private pilot & aircraft owner.

A special episode of The Flying Reporter will be made from this year’s show & Jon will be interviewing exhibitors & special guests for use on the AeroExpo website (www.aeroexpo.co.uk).

“I’m thrilled to be a part of AeroExpo this year & look forward to getting to know the businesses, organisations & guests who are attending,” said Jon. “I’m planning to fly-in to the event in my 1977 Arrow III Turbo, & will be roving the show with my camera to capture the best elements for the AeroExpo website & my popular YouTube channel.”

Jon worked at the BBC for more than 30 years, starting his career as a local radio presenter, before migrating to regional TV news. He was an award-winning reporter & correspondent, & worked for a spell as a producer/director on the BBC’s Watchdog & Rogue Traders programmes.

Highlights of his career include coverage of three missions of the NASA Space Shuttle & investigative reports into malpractice & organised crime.

Jon left the BBC in May last year (2021) & now runs his own corporate video business, Flying Reporter Productions.

Learning to fly in 2013, Jon started filming his flights & used his creative flair to produce ‘warts & all’ videos — entertaining & educational YouTube episodes which have followed him on his travels across the UK & Europe. You can find his channel via a simple internet search for ‘The Flying Reporter’.

“I’m far from an internet sensation,” said Jon, “but I have a very loyal following, who appreciate the fact that I keep it real. My films share my successes & failures, as well as the ups & downs of aircraft ownership & GA flying.”

John Hamshare, AeroExpo Event Manager for AvBuyer Events, commented: “We are delighted to have Jon covering our event & providing content that will highlight our exciting new venue, Cotswold Airport, & our wide range of exhibitors & visiting aircraft.”