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

Experiment at your own risk

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

Show Reports

New Regs • REGISTRATION // PREVIOUS IDENTITY // TYPE // OWNER/OPERATOR

Electrifying fun – the eKub • After becoming only the second person to fly this experimental single seater, our Flight Test Editor is convinced there’s a market for electric SSDR fun-flyers

The greatest feat of airmanship of WWII

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

Eyes of our skies • Flying further and faster with the new-look Ordnance Survey Air Unit

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

Don’t Tinker, it Just Ain’t English

Cold War pilot for the day • You too can fly this ex-RAF F-4 Phantom simulator (the only one in the world with full motion) and experience the sensation of being a fighter pilot in the 1980s

Close Encounters of the Intriguing Kind

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

Leaning the mixture

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

That last flight • Words: Peter Binks