In this issue

Pilot Profile – Ellie Carter Despite having no family history in aviation, Ellie became a U2 expert by age nine, and got her PPL at seventeen. Her story is full of tips on how aviation can attract the young generations.

Celera 500L ‘most fuel-efficient aircraft in the world'

Otto Aviation announced at the end of August that the prototype of its Celera 500L has now logged more than thirty successful test flights. The company claims that the Celera is the most fuel-efficient, commercially viable passenger aircraft in the world. Other claims, such as a maximum cruise speed of 390kt, a range of over four thousand miles, and a fuel economy of twenty-five miles per gallon are equally impressive.

1 min

Latest Microsoft Flight Simulator launched with large GA fleet

After a lengthy wait, Microsoft launched in August its latest Flight Simulator (also known as FS2020), which features up to thirty different types of general aviation aircraft. The simulator, whose first version was released in 1982 (with the extremely simplified graphics available at the time) has been praised by game experts for the extremely high, photorealistic level of graphic rendering.

1 min

Virgin Galactic And Rolls-Royce Aiming For Mach 3

Virgin Galactic and its subsidiary The Spaceship Company announced last month that they plan to build a high-speed aircraft design, and have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Rolls-Royce to collaborate in developing engine propulsion technology for high speed commercial aircraft.

1 min

Airfields

What's happening at our airfields, aerodromes & airports

3 mins

Flight training

News from the clubs, schools & ATOs

4 mins

The youngest Dragon Lady

At nine she was a U2 and stratosphere expert, at sixteen she went solo and at seventeen she got her PPL. Ellie Carter shares her inspiring story with us, and offers some suggestions on how we can attract more young people to GA

10+ mins

US or EASA – which ‘biennial' is best?

Under the FAA BFR scheme, US pilots must pass a test every other year. Over here, you can stay current simply by flying the minumum number of hours, one with an instructor. As the CAA prepares to leave EASA, can it learn something from the FAA?

10+ mins

Microsoft's Eagerly Awaited Flight Simulator

Microsoft FS 2020 Xbox & PC flight simulator www.microsoft.com £59.99

4 mins

Piper's '60s workhorse

It’s dependable, robust, and can take full fuel with all six seats occupied. A landmark of the golden era of GA, the Aztec is a surprisingly pleasant and easy aircraft to fly

10+ mins

SEP over London

Why we should not be doing it! The CAA has a gentle word in our shell-like ear

7 mins

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Pilot Magazine Description:

Pilot is Britain’s best-selling general aviation magazine. Whether you are an aeroplane enthusiast, already a pilot or thinking of becoming one, it’s a great read.  Each issue is packed with flight tests, travel articles, news, technique features and much more to inspire, inform and entertain, including stunning photographs.