Your flying tales sought for BBC One Show
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Bob, what you fail to have read from the original post is that they are trying to dispell the Hoo Ray Henry myth that all PPL's are multi billionairs.
They ARE looking for those who have ordinary lifestyles, and jobs, but have that passion for escaping the bonds of earth.
They ARE looking for those who have ordinary lifestyles, and jobs, but have that passion for escaping the bonds of earth.
What I saw in the OP was
........we’re very interested in looking at flying clubs as we think they must attract people from all walks of life and are full of potential for great human interest stories.
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I was wondering, would you mind putting some feelers out amongst your members to see what stories are out there with a view to turning this into a series of short documentary-style films for The One Show?
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I was wondering, would you mind putting some feelers out amongst your members to see what stories are out there with a view to turning this into a series of short documentary-style films for The One Show?
Do not trust the BBC.
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More precisely "do not trust the BBC anymore than you would any other part of the media - in other words don't trust them at all to present a balanced and generally supportive view of light aviation"
Tin foil hats not required. One develops a healthy cynicism and thick skin after 30 years working alongside marketing and PR people who's job was to generate exposure in the media.
Tin foil hats not required. One develops a healthy cynicism and thick skin after 30 years working alongside marketing and PR people who's job was to generate exposure in the media.
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Thanks for the PM's folks, the One Show team are getting some great feedback into the world of GA
I'm in the group who think GA needs some sort of publicity no matter what, when was the last time you saw something outside of the normal aviation circles (i.e. Normal daytime programming) because I haven't ( FYI I did see the Microlight show on BBC 2).
Working at flying school I can see that younger flyers aren't staying as members once they have their PPL as they go straight onto CPL training, flying as a recreation hobby in the younger generation is nowhere to be seen. The simple answer is that its just too expensive, an hour in a PA38 is around Ł140 which in the eyes of some people could be spent on nights out, clothes, food etc.
To be honest I can't really say much as I myself am only 22 but its fair to say I've been bitten and can see myself flying GA for the rest of my life, even if I do hopefully gain a CPL.
Try Battleback, the charity that's getting injured service personnel solo in gliders.
Sky's the limit as student glider pilots go solo - British Army Website
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I've already been interviewed by Matt Baker 
on Countryfile on 17 May 2009, standing beside my Chipmunk at Kemble. I really and truly did not want to be on TV, so I spurted out a diatribe of rubbish in the hope that I was not included on the show. It was ... about 30 seconds worth.
Once broadcast, my phone rang off the hook from friends who had spotted me. Strangers at airfields started saying hello. It was all rather amusing for a while.
on Countryfile on 17 May 2009, standing beside my Chipmunk at Kemble. I really and truly did not want to be on TV, so I spurted out a diatribe of rubbish in the hope that I was not included on the show. It was ... about 30 seconds worth.Once broadcast, my phone rang off the hook from friends who had spotted me. Strangers at airfields started saying hello. It was all rather amusing for a while.
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How about covering the children's charity day at Sherburn Aero Club, a large collection of pilots / aviation enthusiasts come together for 1 day to give poorly children and their families a day to remember!! Pm if interested .
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Be VERY careful!
A word of advice from a (retired) professional!
Be very, very careful about getting involved with television, whether BBC or any other broadcaster. The same applies to radio as well.
Having spent a lifetime dealing with media professionally there is a number of “rules of engagement” which everyone – especially “amateurs” should know and respect.
The most important is that the individual has absolutely no control whatever over what the broadcaster transmits. Thus it is possible that what is transmitted has a markedly different meaning from what the contributor intended. This is achieved by editing and the insertion of commentary and other information after the individual's contribution has been made. This is often done either to "spice-up" the story, or to bend it to fit the preconceptions of the producer, director or presenter.
Thus, while the contributor might think that he/she is part of a “good news” story for GA, the comments / information can be used in such a way as to give a different “slant”, particularly where the original contributor may not be in full control of the events being covered.
Remember, the only duty the broadcaster has is to entertain, to fill the programme slot and in many cases to enhance the reputation of the presenter / interviewer! There will be no opportunity for the contributor to see or comment on the edit or the way in which the story is presented. Once an item is broadcast, perhaps in such a way as to give a different “take” on the story to that which the contributor intended, there's no recourse. It's out there.
Be very careful!
Be very, very careful about getting involved with television, whether BBC or any other broadcaster. The same applies to radio as well.
Having spent a lifetime dealing with media professionally there is a number of “rules of engagement” which everyone – especially “amateurs” should know and respect.
The most important is that the individual has absolutely no control whatever over what the broadcaster transmits. Thus it is possible that what is transmitted has a markedly different meaning from what the contributor intended. This is achieved by editing and the insertion of commentary and other information after the individual's contribution has been made. This is often done either to "spice-up" the story, or to bend it to fit the preconceptions of the producer, director or presenter.
Thus, while the contributor might think that he/she is part of a “good news” story for GA, the comments / information can be used in such a way as to give a different “slant”, particularly where the original contributor may not be in full control of the events being covered.
Remember, the only duty the broadcaster has is to entertain, to fill the programme slot and in many cases to enhance the reputation of the presenter / interviewer! There will be no opportunity for the contributor to see or comment on the edit or the way in which the story is presented. Once an item is broadcast, perhaps in such a way as to give a different “take” on the story to that which the contributor intended, there's no recourse. It's out there.
Be very careful!
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I agree wholeheartedly with the 'be careful and make it good publicity' threaders. It's a wonderful opportunity so I have proposed my local flexwing and 3-axis microlight school close to the coast with wonderful views and full of interesting and varied characters be considered. Let's get more people up and away!
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"all the silly playboys in their rich boys toys?? "
Silly?..........not unless it was silly to have sat the PPL exams and passed the GST to join one of the world's most fantastic clubs
Playboys?..........When I looked in the mirror this morning I was very definitely female
Rich?......nope, just as not all of us PPL pilots are
Boys toys?.............so aircraft like fast cars are only for the boys then.....
Jude
p.s. If there are any silly playboys out there who would like to buy me (and maintain) an aircraft PM me please
p.p.s. Quite happy with a single prop 2 (side-by-side) or 4 seater
Silly?..........not unless it was silly to have sat the PPL exams and passed the GST to join one of the world's most fantastic clubs
Playboys?..........When I looked in the mirror this morning I was very definitely female
Rich?......nope, just as not all of us PPL pilots are
Boys toys?.............so aircraft like fast cars are only for the boys then.....
Jude
p.s. If there are any silly playboys out there who would like to buy me (and maintain) an aircraft PM me please
p.p.s. Quite happy with a single prop 2 (side-by-side) or 4 seater
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JUDE
You are quite right.
It is just these myths that The One Show are trying to dispell.
They Are looking for the complete variety of people who get into GA.
The team have had some great responses via PM and email
You are quite right.
It is just these myths that The One Show are trying to dispell.
They Are looking for the complete variety of people who get into GA.
The team have had some great responses via PM and email