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

Staying in command of the situation

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

New regs

AERO bounces back • Pilot’s editorial team travelled to Friedrichshafen to report on Europe’s biggest general aviation show, almost fully recovered, post-Covid

Tiger among pussycats… • … well maybe not quite – but the AA-5 always stood out from the run of American trainer-tourers as a sprightly, agile performer

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

A Bermuda Night

Turn Left and Launch

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

Father’s Day selection • The Editor’s choice of ideal gifts for the aviator, selected from the last twelve months’ ‘Books & Gear’ reviews and product descriptions

Cold air, warm memories

Lunch with Ian Whittle • A conversation with the former RAF and airline pilot, and son of the inventor of the turbojet engine

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

Radio haze – and how to see through it

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

Following like sheep

Pilot

Don’t stall

Which Licence? • You can fly the same type of aircraft on different types of licences. So, which one is best for you? And how do you progress from one licence to a more advanced one?

The right place to train • The first and most important step in learning to fly is finding the club or training organisation that best suits your personal outlook, flying ambitions and budget!

Typical Trainers • Here are the main aircraft that you are likely to find at most flying schools, and why (or why not) you would want to train on them

Rotary-wing options • Pilot’s Editor is a great fan of rotary-wing flying. He describes what’s involved in a helicopter a trial lesson and recalls his first experience of handling an autogyro

Go Commercial • Airline hiring is expected to be strong for years, so now is a favourable time to train for a commercial pilot career. But don’t underestimate the task at hand: you will still need to do a lot of homework

Beyond the PPL • Now that you know how to fly, you can learn to go faster, further, upside down… the list is almost endless

Full details of UK and overseas Flying clubs and schools