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

British business frustrated

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

Electric aircraft claims, myths and facts

New regs

And the Sting is? • The only answer that it’s a microlight – and a very fine one at that! Fast and featuring airliner-style instrumentation and an autopilot, it’s hard to fault

Closing The Nursery Door

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

CHICKEN WINGS

Testing Times

MAF’s old, bold aviator • The old saying would have it there’s no such thing, but RAF veteran Jack Hemmings survived WWII escapades to co-found the Mission Aviation Fellowship and is still flying today

Bars and Beers

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

France Without Fears • Visiting France in a pair of vintage aircraft sans electrics? With a bit of imagination and ingenuity, it can be done – and done at minimal expense

The top fifteen failings

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

How long to hold? Consternation in Kazakhstan