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Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
News
Today's Pilot at Le Bourget
G-News
Latest changes to UK registrations.
Flight Test - Aviat Pup
A sunny day, a classic taildragger and a grass strip - Dave Unwin's in hog heaven!
Century of Flight Poll - People
Who was the most notable aviator - Fighter ace, aircraft designer, test pilot Cast your vote in our Century of Flight poll!
FREE Landing AND FREE Lunch!
No such thing as a free lunch Our new 'land and lunch' concept may well change your mind.
Letters
GPS - how to choose an appropriate set
A GPS set is one of the items that features on the 'wants list' of most pilots - in a two-part review, Today's Pilot's Ken Delve looks at the options.
Pilot Portrait - Captain Eric Brown, RN
Dave Unwin talks to the greatest naval test pilot of all time, Captain Eric M 'Winkle' Brown, RN
Letter from France - Vive le difference!
Thierry Moise examines the many differences between French and British recreational aviation.
Five Go Mad in Ireland!
Steve Elsbury chronicles the trials and tribulations of five microlighters flying from the south of England to Southern Ireland.
Out & About
May to July are the busiest months for air events, and consequently we have been inundated with reports from fly-ins and airshows around the UK.
The first ever Today's Pilot Fly-In at Gamston attracted an incredible 107 aeroplanes to the Nottinghamshire airfield.
Top Ten Motorgliders
In the latest instalment of our popular 'Top Ten' series, Today's Pilot's Steve Bridgewater and CAA Aircraft Registrar Mark Sawyer take a look at the UK's motorglider population.
Training to Fly an Historic Fighter - a contemporary approach
Those six numbers have finally come up, you're a lottery millionaire and the first item on your shopping list is a Spitfire. Now all you need is someone to teach you how to fly it! Flt Lt Charlie Brown explains how he does it.
Warbird Market
So you've got the money. but just how much do you need when you're shopping for a warbird
Owning And Operating - Cessna 182
Greg Wimlett owns and operates a Cessna 182 - but as he explained to Steve Bridgewater, this is far from an 'ordinary' '182.
Reviews
Get fit, read a book, watch a video on air law, use the high-power cutting flame on the pocket knife and other varied items in this month's reviews!
Going Places - West Country
Cream teas, castles and coastline are just three of the attractions of the South West peninsula of England. Ken Delve finds an excuse for a weekend flying tour of 'God's own country'.
Flight Safety
AAIB and CHIRP reports - read and learn.
Flight Test - Yes Sir, That's My Baby - The Trener Baby
The Zlin Trener family first flew about 50 years ago and was, for many years, the preeminent aerobatic aircraft. Jochen Ewald reports from Germany on a new microlight version.
Today's Pilot at Le Bourget
G-News
Latest changes to UK registrations.
Flight Test - Aviat Pup
A sunny day, a classic taildragger and a grass strip - Dave Unwin's in hog heaven!
Century of Flight Poll - People
Who was the most notable aviator - Fighter ace, aircraft designer, test pilot Cast your vote in our Century of Flight poll!
FREE Landing AND FREE Lunch!
No such thing as a free lunch Our new 'land and lunch' concept may well change your mind.
Letters
GPS - how to choose an appropriate set
A GPS set is one of the items that features on the 'wants list' of most pilots - in a two-part review, Today's Pilot's Ken Delve looks at the options.
Pilot Portrait - Captain Eric Brown, RN
Dave Unwin talks to the greatest naval test pilot of all time, Captain Eric M 'Winkle' Brown, RN
Letter from France - Vive le difference!
Thierry Moise examines the many differences between French and British recreational aviation.
Five Go Mad in Ireland!
Steve Elsbury chronicles the trials and tribulations of five microlighters flying from the south of England to Southern Ireland.
Out & About
May to July are the busiest months for air events, and consequently we have been inundated with reports from fly-ins and airshows around the UK.
The first ever Today's Pilot Fly-In at Gamston attracted an incredible 107 aeroplanes to the Nottinghamshire airfield.
Top Ten Motorgliders
In the latest instalment of our popular 'Top Ten' series, Today's Pilot's Steve Bridgewater and CAA Aircraft Registrar Mark Sawyer take a look at the UK's motorglider population.
Training to Fly an Historic Fighter - a contemporary approach
Those six numbers have finally come up, you're a lottery millionaire and the first item on your shopping list is a Spitfire. Now all you need is someone to teach you how to fly it! Flt Lt Charlie Brown explains how he does it.
Warbird Market
So you've got the money. but just how much do you need when you're shopping for a warbird
Owning And Operating - Cessna 182
Greg Wimlett owns and operates a Cessna 182 - but as he explained to Steve Bridgewater, this is far from an 'ordinary' '182.
Reviews
Get fit, read a book, watch a video on air law, use the high-power cutting flame on the pocket knife and other varied items in this month's reviews!
Going Places - West Country
Cream teas, castles and coastline are just three of the attractions of the South West peninsula of England. Ken Delve finds an excuse for a weekend flying tour of 'God's own country'.
Flight Safety
AAIB and CHIRP reports - read and learn.
Flight Test - Yes Sir, That's My Baby - The Trener Baby
The Zlin Trener family first flew about 50 years ago and was, for many years, the preeminent aerobatic aircraft. Jochen Ewald reports from Germany on a new microlight version.
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