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Flight Test - Cessna Citation CJ1
The Cessna Citation series is probably the best selling range of light jets in history. Dave Unwin joins the jet set (if only for an evening!)
Going Places - Sibson
With four grass runways, helpful staff and some interesting aircraft on site, Sibson is well worth a visit. We profile this very friendly airfield.
Owning & Operating A Yak-52
"Yaks don't get hangar rash," says Tim Jinks, "they give it!" He tells Steve Bridgewater what it's like to own an 'All Metal Russian Muscle Monster'.
Pilot Portrait - Lembit Opik
One of the key players in the anti-Single European Sky camp is private pilot and Liberal Democrat MP Lembit Opik, whose Montgomeryshire constituency incorporates Welshpool. He talks exclusively to Steve Beebee.
Today's Pilot At Telford
The 2004 International Airsports Exhibition was one of the best in recent memory. The Today's Pilot team was there to check out what was new amongst the microlights and kitplanes on show.
Flying Jackets
In the first of a new series of product reviews, the Today's Pilot team wraps up warm and turn its attention to flying jackets.
From Redhill To Alicante By Cessna 150 - In The Depths Of Winter
When the call went out for volunteers to ferry a Cessna 150 from Redhill to Alicante in the bleak mid-winter, Alasdair Arthur was at the head of the queue.
Reviews
Australian Spitfire
The Australian Supermarine Spitfire 26 is a thoroughbred amongst kitplanes. Mike O'Sullivan, the aircraft's designer, tells Howard Levy how it came into being.
Weather School - Mist & Fog
Weather Consultancy Services' Simon Keeling continues his series with a look at the murky world of mist and fog.
People And Their Planes - Rocket Man
The Johnson Rocket 185 is one of the 1940s' most stunning sport aircraft. Geoff Jones meets the owner of a rare survivor and samples some high-speed 'rocketry'.
What's Hot And What's Not - The Uk Ga Market In 2004
What is the best-selling aircraft in the UK today Steve Bridgewater looks at last year's new registrations to answer all these questions and more.
Diary Dates
Flight Safety
The latest flight safety reports from the AAIB and CHIRP.
Flight Medicals And Ames. Which Doctor, Or Witch Doctor
Is there actually any science behind the flight medical Edward Charles Garfield examines the arguments.
Air Racing 2004
In 2004 Van's RV-7 pilot John Kelsall won the coveted Schneider Trophy and became the British and European Air Racing Champion. He reflects on a season to remember.
Gppingen 3 'Minimoa '39'
With its beautiful swept-back gull wings, the Minimoa is surely one of the most recognisable sailplanes of all time. Jochen Ewald discovers that it flies as good as it looks.
G-News
Flight Test - Cessna Citation CJ1
The Cessna Citation series is probably the best selling range of light jets in history. Dave Unwin joins the jet set (if only for an evening!)
Going Places - Sibson
With four grass runways, helpful staff and some interesting aircraft on site, Sibson is well worth a visit. We profile this very friendly airfield.
Owning & Operating A Yak-52
"Yaks don't get hangar rash," says Tim Jinks, "they give it!" He tells Steve Bridgewater what it's like to own an 'All Metal Russian Muscle Monster'.
Pilot Portrait - Lembit Opik
One of the key players in the anti-Single European Sky camp is private pilot and Liberal Democrat MP Lembit Opik, whose Montgomeryshire constituency incorporates Welshpool. He talks exclusively to Steve Beebee.
Today's Pilot At Telford
The 2004 International Airsports Exhibition was one of the best in recent memory. The Today's Pilot team was there to check out what was new amongst the microlights and kitplanes on show.
Flying Jackets
In the first of a new series of product reviews, the Today's Pilot team wraps up warm and turn its attention to flying jackets.
From Redhill To Alicante By Cessna 150 - In The Depths Of Winter
When the call went out for volunteers to ferry a Cessna 150 from Redhill to Alicante in the bleak mid-winter, Alasdair Arthur was at the head of the queue.
Reviews
Australian Spitfire
The Australian Supermarine Spitfire 26 is a thoroughbred amongst kitplanes. Mike O'Sullivan, the aircraft's designer, tells Howard Levy how it came into being.
Weather School - Mist & Fog
Weather Consultancy Services' Simon Keeling continues his series with a look at the murky world of mist and fog.
People And Their Planes - Rocket Man
The Johnson Rocket 185 is one of the 1940s' most stunning sport aircraft. Geoff Jones meets the owner of a rare survivor and samples some high-speed 'rocketry'.
What's Hot And What's Not - The Uk Ga Market In 2004
What is the best-selling aircraft in the UK today Steve Bridgewater looks at last year's new registrations to answer all these questions and more.
Diary Dates
Flight Safety
The latest flight safety reports from the AAIB and CHIRP.
Flight Medicals And Ames. Which Doctor, Or Witch Doctor
Is there actually any science behind the flight medical Edward Charles Garfield examines the arguments.
Air Racing 2004
In 2004 Van's RV-7 pilot John Kelsall won the coveted Schneider Trophy and became the British and European Air Racing Champion. He reflects on a season to remember.
Gppingen 3 'Minimoa '39'
With its beautiful swept-back gull wings, the Minimoa is surely one of the most recognisable sailplanes of all time. Jochen Ewald discovers that it flies as good as it looks.
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