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Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
NEWS
JAR Certification for Diesel Diamond, Kemble airfield licensed, EU calls for a^'68 million minimum insurance cover on GA aircraft, New UK Pilatus distributor announced, First Flight - Vulcanair VF600W, CFM Aircraft assets sold - production to resume, CAA launches Mode S consultation - could transponders may be compulsory by 2008 Grob to launch new G140TP based family of aircraft, For Sale - Lower Upham airfield, Polly Vacher receives her MBE, Business airfield proposal for Cosford, DA42 first flight, Adam A-500 passes 100-hour mark.
G-NEWS
The latest batch of British aeroplanes, helicopters and microlights registered and de-registered by the CAA.
FLIGHT TEST - Van's RV-9A
It's been 30 years since Richard Van Grunsven's first design, the single-seat RV-3, first flew. Today's Pilot flies the latest design to emerge from the Van's stable, the RV-9A.
FLIGHT SAFETY
AAIB and CHIRP Reports
FLIGHT TEST
Flying the Gnat
As we slid smoothly into formation with the beautiful black Hunter, I suddenly realised that not one but two of my childhood dreams were coming true. Not only was I flying alongside a Hunter, but I was doing it from the cockpit of a sleek scarlet Gnat! Dave Unwin enthuses over this classic jet trainer.
REVIEW
Hand-held Transceivers
An aircraft radio can help save your life, and with the price of hand-held transceivers at an all-time low, perhaps it's time for all of us to think hard about the need to talk.
LETTERS
EASA, Instructor ratings, Flight sim flying, On-Track, First Solos and more
GOING PLACES
WESSEX
The area around Salisbury Plain was the heartland of the old English Kingdom of Wessex and it has some of the best surviving prehistoric monuments in Europe. Well worth a few hours of aerial tourism!
OPERATIONS
Airfield Markings and Lighting
Aerodrome signals, signs and markings provide guidance and information to pilots and assist them in complying with the Rules of the Air Regulations. But what are those signals, signs, markings and lights and what do they mean
FLIGHT TEST
EAA Acrosport II
Clive Davidson tests a newly-built EAA Acrosport II, a lively little aircraft with an excellent performance.
FEATURES
OPERATIONS
Compasses
The compass is one of the most important flight instruments - but how much do you know about its workings and how to keep it reliable
OWNING AND OPERATING
Brantly B-2B
Reminiscent of a 1950s comic-book helicopter, the Brantly B-2B exudes character. Steve Bridgewater meets Alek Murzyn, a B-2B owner pilot who can't help but sing the praises of this distinctive flying machine.
Today's Pilot in Germany
Keith Wilson reports from Stadtlohn-Vreden on Take Off 2002
Go Fly - California
California is one of the best places on Earth to take a flying holiday. Dave Unwin looks at just a few destinations and Colleen Back explains how to obtain a FAA licence.
Today's Pilot at Telford
This year's International Airsports Exhibition took place at the Telford International Centre in Shropshire between November 30 and December 1. Today's Pilot's Steve Bridgewater went along to experience the lighter side of European GA.
Top Ten - British-Built Aircraft
In patriotic mood, Steve Bridgewater and CAA Aircraft Registrar Mark Sawyer turn their attention to the UK's ten most commonly-found British-built GA aircraft.
NAVIGATION
CHART SYMBOLS - Terrain and Obstructions
Terrain and obstructions don't mix well with aircraft and understanding their chart depictions is a basic of airmanship.
Triking adventures in Oz
In January 2002 James Pearce and two fellow microlight pilots set off for the adventure of a lifetime, the Around Oz 2002 Flight - and raised vital money for leukaemia research.
Vintage Piper Aircraft Club
Back at full strength after an uncertain start to the Millennium, the Vintage Piper Aircraft Club has reinvented itself and is looking forward to its best-ever season. Membership secretary Roger Peperell tells Steve Beebee about the club's regeneration and Piper devotee Malcolm Fountain revels in the Cub experience.
JAR Certification for Diesel Diamond, Kemble airfield licensed, EU calls for a^'68 million minimum insurance cover on GA aircraft, New UK Pilatus distributor announced, First Flight - Vulcanair VF600W, CFM Aircraft assets sold - production to resume, CAA launches Mode S consultation - could transponders may be compulsory by 2008 Grob to launch new G140TP based family of aircraft, For Sale - Lower Upham airfield, Polly Vacher receives her MBE, Business airfield proposal for Cosford, DA42 first flight, Adam A-500 passes 100-hour mark.
G-NEWS
The latest batch of British aeroplanes, helicopters and microlights registered and de-registered by the CAA.
FLIGHT TEST - Van's RV-9A
It's been 30 years since Richard Van Grunsven's first design, the single-seat RV-3, first flew. Today's Pilot flies the latest design to emerge from the Van's stable, the RV-9A.
FLIGHT SAFETY
AAIB and CHIRP Reports
FLIGHT TEST
Flying the Gnat
As we slid smoothly into formation with the beautiful black Hunter, I suddenly realised that not one but two of my childhood dreams were coming true. Not only was I flying alongside a Hunter, but I was doing it from the cockpit of a sleek scarlet Gnat! Dave Unwin enthuses over this classic jet trainer.
REVIEW
Hand-held Transceivers
An aircraft radio can help save your life, and with the price of hand-held transceivers at an all-time low, perhaps it's time for all of us to think hard about the need to talk.
LETTERS
EASA, Instructor ratings, Flight sim flying, On-Track, First Solos and more
GOING PLACES
WESSEX
The area around Salisbury Plain was the heartland of the old English Kingdom of Wessex and it has some of the best surviving prehistoric monuments in Europe. Well worth a few hours of aerial tourism!
OPERATIONS
Airfield Markings and Lighting
Aerodrome signals, signs and markings provide guidance and information to pilots and assist them in complying with the Rules of the Air Regulations. But what are those signals, signs, markings and lights and what do they mean
FLIGHT TEST
EAA Acrosport II
Clive Davidson tests a newly-built EAA Acrosport II, a lively little aircraft with an excellent performance.
FEATURES
OPERATIONS
Compasses
The compass is one of the most important flight instruments - but how much do you know about its workings and how to keep it reliable
OWNING AND OPERATING
Brantly B-2B
Reminiscent of a 1950s comic-book helicopter, the Brantly B-2B exudes character. Steve Bridgewater meets Alek Murzyn, a B-2B owner pilot who can't help but sing the praises of this distinctive flying machine.
Today's Pilot in Germany
Keith Wilson reports from Stadtlohn-Vreden on Take Off 2002
Go Fly - California
California is one of the best places on Earth to take a flying holiday. Dave Unwin looks at just a few destinations and Colleen Back explains how to obtain a FAA licence.
Today's Pilot at Telford
This year's International Airsports Exhibition took place at the Telford International Centre in Shropshire between November 30 and December 1. Today's Pilot's Steve Bridgewater went along to experience the lighter side of European GA.
Top Ten - British-Built Aircraft
In patriotic mood, Steve Bridgewater and CAA Aircraft Registrar Mark Sawyer turn their attention to the UK's ten most commonly-found British-built GA aircraft.
NAVIGATION
CHART SYMBOLS - Terrain and Obstructions
Terrain and obstructions don't mix well with aircraft and understanding their chart depictions is a basic of airmanship.
Triking adventures in Oz
In January 2002 James Pearce and two fellow microlight pilots set off for the adventure of a lifetime, the Around Oz 2002 Flight - and raised vital money for leukaemia research.
Vintage Piper Aircraft Club
Back at full strength after an uncertain start to the Millennium, the Vintage Piper Aircraft Club has reinvented itself and is looking forward to its best-ever season. Membership secretary Roger Peperell tells Steve Beebee about the club's regeneration and Piper devotee Malcolm Fountain revels in the Cub experience.
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