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

Controversy and inspiration

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

Bristell fashion • It’s certainly shipshape but does BRM AERO′s new high-wing B8 live up to the Czech manufacturer’s fine reputation?

The Doors of Perception

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

A better way to stop the boats • A former RAF maritime patrol aircraft and police air support unit pilot proposes a solution involving light aircraft, military and even civil, more suited to the rôle

Britain’s best aviation museum? • South Wales Aviation Museum has special appeal to pilots because you can actually sit in most of the cockpits – and there is almost unhindered access around the exhibits

Old Timers • A round-up of historic aircraft display and restoration news compiled by Peter R March and Paul Fiddian

Computer Says Gotcha!

The Turbo Skylane • In the Turbo Skylane, Cessna combines the versatile 182’s great load-lifting and short-field capabilities with pace at altitude

Seduced by Sandstone and the Sphinx

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

Twelve o’clock… where?

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

Learning something from every flight