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

Where a bit of competition might be welcome

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

New regs

75 years of Pascale aircraft • Europe’s leading general aviation manufacturer, family owned Italian company Tecnam celebrates 75 years of Pascale-designed aircraft

Making it a SafeSky • A free electronic conspicuity and traffic detection app that may win the day in the David and Goliath battle between pilots and innovators, and the aviation authorities

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

CHICKEN WINGS

Seduced by a Foxy Number • Can this highly-equipped aeroplane – it even has an autopilot, for goodness’ sake – really be a microlight?

The D Day legacy

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

Betting the house

Books & Gear • Tracey’s defence ● B o B movie critique

Alpi’s four-seat wonder • It can get out of a short strip with four adults and full fuel, and then cruise at up to 162kt. Is there a trick?

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

Negative skill transfer

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

A very different Dubai

Close encounters of the disturbing kind