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

Conspicuity and common sense

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

SkyFly takes an Axe to conventional eVTOL thinking

New regs • Compiled by Howard J Curtis

A fine Mentor for the commercial student • Designed to mimic the systems and handling of large commercial aircraft while offering unbeatable Rotax-engine fuel economy, Tecnam’s little two-seater is a peach of a trainer

Tokyo tales

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

DFR rating, anyone?

Antony’s antique warbird, the Deperdussin TT • Reliving and savouring the pioneer aviator’s experience in a unique replica of one of the earliest French aeroplanes and world’s first warbirds

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

“Forward two feet, up one foot… Hold it!” • Getting the spectacular kind of air-to-air images published in Pilot magazine involves a seriously high level of teamwork, as well as considerable piloting skill

Caveman’s confirmation bias

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

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

Need a Tow?

It’s my propeller and I’ll fly when I want to!