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Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
NEWS - First Flights - RV.7 Zodiac CH640 and CAP-10C - London to Sydney Air Race Update - Liberty Latest - Diary Dates - Adam M309 - Kemble Airfield Saved-Robinson's 1000th R-44
FLIGHT TEST - Piper PA-34 Seneca - The Piper Seneca is the best-selling light twin ever made. Dave Unwin tries out an early version.
These Fuelish Things - Mismanaging your fuel is a very common cause of accidents, but how well do you know your aircraft's fuel system Jerry Parr explains how not to be fuelish.
Take-off Performance - We look at the variety of factors that can influence take-off performance
FLIGHT TEST - Berkut - The Berkut is an Eagle indigenous to the Tien Shen Mountains of Central Asia, and is also an extremely potent kit-plane. Dave Unwin flies this very exciting aircraft.
On the Shelf - Books, videos and more
Letters
Showtime - Now that we have entered the fly-in and airshow season, Today's Pilot is starting a regular feature on where to go and what to see.
OPERATIONS - Water Survival - Most aeroplanes don't float, most people do - but only for a limited time; what are you going to do if you end up having to ditch
BRITAIN FROM THE AIR - Temples, Tombs and Hill Forts - Burial mounds 300 feet long that were in use for hundreds of years, temples built from massive stones, defensive structures built on the top of hills - welcome to ancient Britain. Ken Delve provides an overview of aerial opportunities.
VFR Chart - As we have pointed out in almost every issue of Today's Pilot, good, up-to-date charts are a vital part of VFR operations - the CAA outlines its current range.
The Sherwood Ranger - Although it has faded from the limelight since it first appeared in 1990, several Rangers have now been completed. Sebastian Tombs finds out about the Ranger and one in particular.
So You Want To Be An Airline Pilot - A look at the rules, regulations, costs, options and opportunities in the world of commercial aviation pilots.
Ghost Towns and Good Weather - Experiences of South Africa - For Martin Kay, the opportunity to work in South Africa for three years brought far more benefits than clear skies and game viewing in the Kruger.
An Adventurous Flight - John Laming recalls the time the Navy let him borrow a Sea Fury for what turned out to be an 'interesting' experience.
Kitplane Survey Part 2 - The kitplane market is as buoyant as ever. The second part of our kitplane survey looks a further selection of home-build aircraft.
FLIGHT TEST - Piper PA-34 Seneca - The Piper Seneca is the best-selling light twin ever made. Dave Unwin tries out an early version.
These Fuelish Things - Mismanaging your fuel is a very common cause of accidents, but how well do you know your aircraft's fuel system Jerry Parr explains how not to be fuelish.
Take-off Performance - We look at the variety of factors that can influence take-off performance
FLIGHT TEST - Berkut - The Berkut is an Eagle indigenous to the Tien Shen Mountains of Central Asia, and is also an extremely potent kit-plane. Dave Unwin flies this very exciting aircraft.
On the Shelf - Books, videos and more
Letters
Showtime - Now that we have entered the fly-in and airshow season, Today's Pilot is starting a regular feature on where to go and what to see.
OPERATIONS - Water Survival - Most aeroplanes don't float, most people do - but only for a limited time; what are you going to do if you end up having to ditch
BRITAIN FROM THE AIR - Temples, Tombs and Hill Forts - Burial mounds 300 feet long that were in use for hundreds of years, temples built from massive stones, defensive structures built on the top of hills - welcome to ancient Britain. Ken Delve provides an overview of aerial opportunities.
VFR Chart - As we have pointed out in almost every issue of Today's Pilot, good, up-to-date charts are a vital part of VFR operations - the CAA outlines its current range.
The Sherwood Ranger - Although it has faded from the limelight since it first appeared in 1990, several Rangers have now been completed. Sebastian Tombs finds out about the Ranger and one in particular.
So You Want To Be An Airline Pilot - A look at the rules, regulations, costs, options and opportunities in the world of commercial aviation pilots.
Ghost Towns and Good Weather - Experiences of South Africa - For Martin Kay, the opportunity to work in South Africa for three years brought far more benefits than clear skies and game viewing in the Kruger.
An Adventurous Flight - John Laming recalls the time the Navy let him borrow a Sea Fury for what turned out to be an 'interesting' experience.
Kitplane Survey Part 2 - The kitplane market is as buoyant as ever. The second part of our kitplane survey looks a further selection of home-build aircraft.
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