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

What fresh hell is this?

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

Chasing needles

Tiger v Stampe • To many British enthusiasts, the de Havilland Tiger Moth is the vintage biplane, while the Belgian Stampe is nothing more than a foreign copy. A Stampe owner (and aerobatic pilot) says there’s more to it than that…

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

CHiCKEN WiNGS

French, with some tears • We sometimes think of France as being the nearest thing to a GA paradise we can find this side of the Atlantic, but the British Precision Pilots team finds unexpected problems...

A loud shirt in a built-up area

No winter blues with Buzz

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

Books & Gear • Sky Stories 2 ● Alcock & Brown story ● AFE VFR Flight Guide

Hail the new King • The world’s most popular pressurised twin-turboprop business aircraft, the Beechcraft King Air, is back in an updated form that offers more passenger comfort and a lighter pilot workload

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

Moscow memories

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

Flying on the spur of the moment