Ep.141 – from Harrier ejection to the flying cow with Gerry Humphreys

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Gerry Humphreys is a former RAF Wing Commander with over 2500 hrs on the Harrier. With over 10,000 total flying hours on everything from fast jets, general aviation, aerobatic, sport, land, sea, utility and training aircraft, he is now an organic beef farmer living in Limerick.

Gerry Humphreys (c) Martin Baker

Gerry is also a chief flight instructor for aerobatic ratings, tail-wheel conversions and upset prevention recovery training (UPRT), a EASA certified Flight Examiner and Chairman of the General Aviation Safety Council of Ireland.
Most recently Gerry is most notable for his aerobatic displays in his home built RV7, affectionately known as the ‘Flying Cow’.

Gerry Humphreys in The Flying Cow – (c) Frank Grealish / c/o Gerry Humphreys

We discuss Gerry’s flying career which includes a notable ejection from a Harrier after the engine failed on approach to Yeovilton. This chat was an absolute blast, and we hope you too enjoy this episode from an aviator who has seen (and done) it all!

Recorded 2nd April 2022

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