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 British Frank Robinson?

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

An electric bushplane for humanitarian aid

New regs

Generation Two Plus! • As easy to fly as it is to own and operate, the G2+ model Vision Jet is loaded with enhanced safety features for single pilot operation

Roman around

Airmail

Books & Gear • Concorde and RN pilot autobiographies ● Sky Stories 3

Foibles From the Hangar

A Cessna with charisma • A flight in this delightful modified taildragger – a real ‘sports utility vehicle’ – reveals what was lost when Cessna transformed the design into the tricycle-undercarriage 172

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

Jean Délémontez and the early Jodels • A Jodel owner, pilot and enthusiast offers his very personal appreciation of the great French marque’s designer and architect

It only strikes once

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 Bureau and/or US NTSB

Overcontrolling, under-controlling and staying in control

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

Getting it (almost) right when the engine fails