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

They learned about flying from that, didn’t they?

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 and eVTOL aviation

The future giants of electric charging?

New regs

More like a mini-Spitfire… • … as WWII fighter pilot and Minicab owner Roland Beamont said! This curiously named two-seater really is a sports plane to be reckoned with

A weather eye on the field

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

Books & Gear • Pooley’s perennials ● Fisher Price Jet

Now You See Me, Don’t You?

D J Gibbs • An airfield conversation with the aeronautical polymath who has been the RAF’s Tutor display pilot for the last two seasons

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

Last labours of Hercules • Following retirement of the last of the RAF’s long-serving fleet in June 2023, one pilot’s valedictory account of flying the C-130J ‘Super Hercules’ on ops in Iraq

It only strikes once – Part 2

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

Avoiding wake turbulence

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

Landing like a glider pilot