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Our co-founder David Burns has become a Liveryman of the Honourable Company of Air Pilots.

How a chronograph works, how pilots still use one, what a tachymeter does, and how to choose the right one.

The honest differences between automatic and quartz watches in accuracy, upkeep, feel and price, and how to choose.

What actually matters in a pilot watch, from legibility and size to movements and straps, from a 737 captain.

Our Airliners Live giveaway for a FLYER Zulu Automatic in Sand has now closed. Congratulations to our winner, @bouji.tizi, and thank you to everyone who entered.

Presents for pilots, crew, students and plane spotters: watches, AvGeek® clothing and keyrings, from £5 to £299.

Update: entries for this raffle closed on Friday 6 November 2026. Thank you to everyone who took part and supported Giraffes on Tour. The Flyer Watch Company is proud to support Giraffes on Tour with a special charity raffle, giving you the chance to win a Flyer Horizon Chrome Chronograph worth £299 for just £2 per entry. At The Flyer Watch Company, giving something back has always been at the heart of what we do. Since launching in 2023, we’ve supported aspiring aviators thr

At The Flyer Watch Company, Helping Dreams Take Flight is more than just our motto. It represents one of the main reasons we started the company: to use our passion for aviation to help create opportunities for the next generation. This year, we were incredibly proud to support the Honourable Company of Air Pilots (HCAP) by funding a gliding scholarship at Midland Gliding Club, Long Mynd, giving scholar Max the opportunity to take to the skies. Taking to the skies at Long Myn

For aviation enthusiasts, every aircraft tells a story. Every flight creates a memory. Now, we're excited to introduce the latest addition to our AvGeek® collection – the Panda AvGeek® Chronograph. This first release is limited to just 50 watches of each colour. While we may introduce additional production runs in the future, this exclusive first drop is your opportunity to be among the very first to own one. CLASSIC DESIGN. AVIATION DNA. The Panda AvGeek® takes inspiration f

Last weekend, we were delighted to support the Goodwood Aerodrome Social by donating one of our watches to the event raffle in aid of the Rob Wildeboer Scholarships. The scholarships were established in memory of Rob Wildeboer, the much-loved Goodwood Flying School Manager who sadly passed away in 2021. Since then, the Goodwood aviation community has come together to continue Rob's legacy by helping aspiring pilots begin their aviation journeys. Thanks to the incredible gener

We wanted to share a special moment for The Flyer Watch Company. Our co founder, David Burns, has recently been awarded the Freedom of the City of London. It is a historic honour that recognises contribution to a profession and the wider community. The ceremony took place at the Guildhall in London. While the Freedom today is largely symbolic, it still carries real meaning and reflects a level of trust, integrity and commitment. For David, this is not just a personal mileston

We’re proud to announce the launch of the Horizon Chronograph, the latest addition to the aviation-inspired collection from The Flyer Watch Company. Designed around the clarity and precision of cockpit instrumentation, the Horizon Chronograph takes its inspiration from one of the most important references in flight — the horizon itself. For pilots, the horizon represents balance, awareness and orientation. Those same principles guided the design of this new model, combining p

Helping Dreams Take Flight is proud to announce the launch of its 2026 aviation scholarship programme, offering both gliding and powered flying scholarships to aspiring aviators from a wide range of backgrounds. Founded to remove financial and social barriers to aviation, Helping Dreams Take Flight exists to make flying more accessible and inclusive. The 2026 scholarship programme represents a major milestone in that mission, providing meaningful flight training opportunities

We’re proud to announce that The Flyer Watch Company is now a member of the Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers, the official body representing and promoting British horology worldwide. This means we’re part of a network of leading British brands championing craftsmanship, innovation and heritage. It’s another step in our mission to combine aviation-inspired watchmaking with purpose — funding scholarships that help the next generation of pilots take to the skies. #Brit

We’ve been celebrating a very special milestone — our first scholars, Max and Silke, who were recognised at The Air League Awards Reception at the Royal Aeronautical Society in London on Thursday. ✈️ A huge thank you to The Air League for awarding and supporting their scholarships, and to all of our customers, supporters, and partners who make moments like this possible. Seeing our scholars thrive is exactly what Helping Dreams Take Flight is all about. From everyone at The F

We’re proud to support our charity partner Helping Dreams Take Flight, dedicated to opening the skies to aspiring aviators. Their aviation scholarships are launching soon — helping the next generation of pilots turn dreams into reality. Visit helpingdreamstakeflight.com for updates and how to apply. 💙 #HelpingDreamsTakeFlight #AviationScholarships #AvGeek #FuturePilots #FlyingDreams #AviationCommunity #Charity

For Max, a recent graduate from Surrey, aviation has been a lifelong companion — a passion sparked in childhood and now fuelled by opportunity. This year, through The Air League and proudly supported by The Flyer Watch Company, that dream took another step towards reality when Max was awarded a flying scholarship at Booker Aviation. “Aviation has been part of my life for as long as I can remember,” Max began. “My grandfather had a successful career in both the RAF and as a co

This summer, one remarkable young pilot has been soaring to new heights. Silke, a passionate glider pilot from Berkshire, was selected for a 2025 gliding scholarship through The Air League, proudly donated by The Flyer Watch Company. Her journey from childhood fascination to solo flying is not only inspiring — it’s proof that access and opportunity can help dreams take flight. Silke’s love for aviation began when she was just eight years old.“I managed to land a commercial pl

Charlotte Dadswell — Head of Training & Chief Flying Instructor — always dreamed of a watch to match her beloved green Aeronca Chief. Enter the Flyer Altitude Automatic in Green. A perfect match for her pride and joy — on the ground and in the air. Now proudly worn by Charlotte, who also loves that every watch helps fund flying and gliding scholarships for the next generation of aviators. Helping Dreams Take Flight #watches #aviation #avgeek #flying #scholarships

When creating a business from scratch, driven by a single idea, the journey can be overwhelming. There are ups and downs along the way. At times, you might question if you're heading in the right direction. Nonetheless, you continue forward, fueled by passion and determination. Our Mission at The Flyer Watch Company We established The Flyer Watch Company with a clear purpose: to change lives by Helping Dreams Take Flight. Our goal is to give back to the aviation community and