Pilot

Whether you are an aviation enthusiast, already a pilot or thinking of becoming one, it’s the best read in the aviation business. ‘Written by pilots for pilots’, each issue is packed with flight tests, flying adventures, news, lively columns and more to inspire, inform and entertain – all illustrated with stunning photography. Pilot magazine is published 13 times a year (every four weeks).

Pilot

A whole year’s flying in a month…

Pilot Notes • The latest news from the world of general aviation

Airfields • What’s happening at our airfields, aerodromes & airports

Flight training • News from the clubs, schools & ATOs

Rotorheads • The latest news from the world of rotary-wing aviation

New regs

A Hurricane Made for Two • For decades, we have been able to enjoy flights in two-seat Spitfires but only now, thanks to White Waltham-based Hurricane Heritage, is a similar experience available in a unique, two-seat conversion of Hawker’s legendary WWII fighter

The mirror of the sky

Airmail • Your e-mails, thoughts, comments and news

Island hopping around the Island hopping around the Bahamas • Retracing a honeymoon flying trip around the Bahamas with the whole family, enjoying lovely islands and a great flying culture – second, and final, part

Books & Gear • Bose A30 ANR headset ● METAR and TAF decoder

Old Timers • A round-up of historic aircraft display and restoration news

Flying solo

Learning to dance • It’s fun. It’s scary. It’s skills, adrenalin and zen meditation, all in one. If you have never tried it, formation training will open up a whole new world for you

New York Beer Bomb

Safety Matters • Safety Matters and Safety Briefs are based on the AAIB Bulletin and UK AirproxBoard reports, with additional material from the Australian Transport Safety Board and/or US NTSB

When PAT is APT

Calendar • Remember to check with the organiser before setting out – events may be changed at short notice

The perils of split command