Plane & Pilot

Plane & Pilot is the ultimate resource for active pilots who desire an information-rich magazine with timely and entertaining content. Get Plane & Pilot digital magazine subscription today for pilot reports on the newest LSA, certified piston-engine and light-turbine aircraft, expert tips on flying techniques, product reviews of the latest gear and seasoned aviator stories from the sky.

Plane & Pilot

A Great General Aviation Story • Plane & Pilot has grown a community of pilots for 50 years—and we’re glad for it.

Flyover Country • These are big shoes to fill.

Watch Yourself • Special timepieces for aviators continue a rich tradition.

ACCIDENT BRIEFS

FLYING WITH THE KID • A meditation on the most important airplane control surface: the pilot

CROSSWORD • WINGS AND WHEELS

New Aircraft News from Around the Industry • Plus unleaded avgas, and are we seeing the last of Reno?

AFFORDABLE AVIATION GROWS WITH NEW AIRCRAFT • The latest models in the light sport and ultralight worlds debuted this spring.

DIESEL POWER TO PISTONS • could prove to be a pretty mighty development.

MOONEY’S ALMOST-WARBIRD RETURNS TO THE TEXAS SKIES • The company’s absence from the warbird scene is not for lack of trying.

SUSTAINING OUR FLEET • Remembering how we got it in the first place might help.

TRY THAT INSTRUMENT APPROACH AGAIN • There are risks when flying an approach a second time after going around.

Worst Glide • Single-engine mindset killed crew of 2 in 2021.

Welcome to Oshkosh • Whether this is your first AirVenture or you’re a veteran of the event, you’ll find something to captivate you at Oshkosh.

SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN For the Rest of Us • Just because it’s not required doesn’t mean it might not be a good idea.

The Bede BD-1 • The late Jim Bede’s first—and most successful

Jessica Koss • A longtime Garmin employee takes pride in supporting the next generation of aviators.