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Flight Test - Shark!
The modern microlight has come a long way in recent years and the 450kg ULM Class continues to produce exhilarating and innovative aircraft. Dave Unwin reports from Catalonia on the exciting new VM-1 Esqual.
Reviews
More hand-held transceivers, plus books, flight sims, and even polish!
On Tour - French Connection
John and Dawn Evans decided to take their new Koliber 160 on a 1,300nm tour of France - a holiday experience that is ideal for pilots, combining interesting flying and the French gastronomic experience.
Letters - Plus WIN an ICOM transceiver!
Owning And Operating - Enstrom 280FX
Operated in 45 countries worldwide, Enstrom helicopters have a reputation for safety and performance. Jamie Chalkley talks us through the 280FX, interviews satisfied owners and speaks exclusively to Enstrom's new company president.
Pilot View - Six Spitfires
Everyone knows that there are many different types of Spitfire, but how different are they to fly Experienced Spitfire pilot Rod Dean explains.
Navigation - Garmin GPSMap 196
The latest hand-held GPS set from Garmin, the GPSMap 196 is already making something of a name for itself within the aviation community. We managed to grab one for a few weeks of evaluation - and we were pretty impressed.
Technical - Seats and Harnesses
"Are you sitting comfortably" asks Jerry Parr. Then I'll begin......
Britain From The Air - Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution changed the British landscape forever and you may be surprised to learn that what evidence remains of it provides an interesting basis for a spot of 'aerial tourism'.
The Quest for 40,000ft
It is high noon on October 22, 2002, and veteran record-breaker Bruce Bohannon is attempting to take his Exxon Flyin' Tiger aircraft to a 40,000ft height record. But, as his wife and crewmember Donah Bohannon explains, it is far from easy!
Meteorology - Met on the Net
In the April 2001 issue of Today's Pilot we looked at meteorological services on the Internet; since that time a good deal has changed, and two years on it's time for an update. Met Research - WIN a Met CD-ROM worth a^'55
Training - Better Use of Radar Services
The UK is blessed with excellent radar coverage - GA pilots should know how to make better use of it.
Licensed!
At midday on December 2, 2002, the former RAF airfield at Kemble in the Cotswolds, began CAA licensed operations for the first time. Glen Moreman, Kemble Air Service's Events Manager, details the lengthy process from site acquisition to licence issue.
Going Places - Shoreham
Tracing its history back to the earliest days of flying in Britain, Shoreham Airport's motto is 'From 1910 and into the Future'. Steve Bridgewater enjoys a day beside the seaside.
'Bang' Seats
With an ever-increasing number of ex-military jets now operated as 'recreational' aircraft, the ejection seat has become part of the GA world. Today's Pilot provides a short overview of 'bang' seat development and looks at issues facing private owners.
Eject! Eject!
The only member of Key Publishing to have used an ejection seat, Air Commodore Peter Taylor AFC recalls the day he ejected from a Harrier.
Operations - Airfield Markings and Lighting - Part 2
Aerodrome signals, signs and markings provide guidance and information to pilots and assist them in complying with the Rules of the Air Regulations. This concluding instalment looks at airfield surface markings and the Signal Square.
Flight Safety
The latest reports from the AAIB and CHIRP.
Flight Test - Piper PA-25 Pawnee
Although originally designed as a crop sprayer, the decline of agricultural aviation in the UK means that these days most Pawnees are used for towing gliders. Dave Unwin flies his favourite tug.
Flight Test - Shark!
The modern microlight has come a long way in recent years and the 450kg ULM Class continues to produce exhilarating and innovative aircraft. Dave Unwin reports from Catalonia on the exciting new VM-1 Esqual.
Reviews
More hand-held transceivers, plus books, flight sims, and even polish!
On Tour - French Connection
John and Dawn Evans decided to take their new Koliber 160 on a 1,300nm tour of France - a holiday experience that is ideal for pilots, combining interesting flying and the French gastronomic experience.
Letters - Plus WIN an ICOM transceiver!
Owning And Operating - Enstrom 280FX
Operated in 45 countries worldwide, Enstrom helicopters have a reputation for safety and performance. Jamie Chalkley talks us through the 280FX, interviews satisfied owners and speaks exclusively to Enstrom's new company president.
Pilot View - Six Spitfires
Everyone knows that there are many different types of Spitfire, but how different are they to fly Experienced Spitfire pilot Rod Dean explains.
Navigation - Garmin GPSMap 196
The latest hand-held GPS set from Garmin, the GPSMap 196 is already making something of a name for itself within the aviation community. We managed to grab one for a few weeks of evaluation - and we were pretty impressed.
Technical - Seats and Harnesses
"Are you sitting comfortably" asks Jerry Parr. Then I'll begin......
Britain From The Air - Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution changed the British landscape forever and you may be surprised to learn that what evidence remains of it provides an interesting basis for a spot of 'aerial tourism'.
The Quest for 40,000ft
It is high noon on October 22, 2002, and veteran record-breaker Bruce Bohannon is attempting to take his Exxon Flyin' Tiger aircraft to a 40,000ft height record. But, as his wife and crewmember Donah Bohannon explains, it is far from easy!
Meteorology - Met on the Net
In the April 2001 issue of Today's Pilot we looked at meteorological services on the Internet; since that time a good deal has changed, and two years on it's time for an update. Met Research - WIN a Met CD-ROM worth a^'55
Training - Better Use of Radar Services
The UK is blessed with excellent radar coverage - GA pilots should know how to make better use of it.
Licensed!
At midday on December 2, 2002, the former RAF airfield at Kemble in the Cotswolds, began CAA licensed operations for the first time. Glen Moreman, Kemble Air Service's Events Manager, details the lengthy process from site acquisition to licence issue.
Going Places - Shoreham
Tracing its history back to the earliest days of flying in Britain, Shoreham Airport's motto is 'From 1910 and into the Future'. Steve Bridgewater enjoys a day beside the seaside.
'Bang' Seats
With an ever-increasing number of ex-military jets now operated as 'recreational' aircraft, the ejection seat has become part of the GA world. Today's Pilot provides a short overview of 'bang' seat development and looks at issues facing private owners.
Eject! Eject!
The only member of Key Publishing to have used an ejection seat, Air Commodore Peter Taylor AFC recalls the day he ejected from a Harrier.
Operations - Airfield Markings and Lighting - Part 2
Aerodrome signals, signs and markings provide guidance and information to pilots and assist them in complying with the Rules of the Air Regulations. This concluding instalment looks at airfield surface markings and the Signal Square.
Flight Safety
The latest reports from the AAIB and CHIRP.
Flight Test - Piper PA-25 Pawnee
Although originally designed as a crop sprayer, the decline of agricultural aviation in the UK means that these days most Pawnees are used for towing gliders. Dave Unwin flies his favourite tug.
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