Plane & Pilot

Plane & Pilot is edited for today's active piston-engine pilot. Each issue is packed with pilot reports, tips to help you fly better, and the information you need to get the most from your flying dollar.

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Our Community Is Plane Strong, Pilot Strong • The bad news with the pandemic keeps coming. Here’s why we pilots keep the faith.

Skywriting

The Alien Spacecraft Of Roswell, New Mexico • What really happened 73 years ago that got people believing we weren’t alone?

Breakthroughs • The history of aviation is a story of huge leaps—like these nine ground-breaking inventions.

News Of Note

CROSS CHECK • YOUR AVIATION CROSSWORD

ACCIDENT BRIEFS

GEAR

A Lake Amphibian, 25-Pound Steelheads And A Deluge • A seaplane pilot’s wilderness fishing flight gets weathered in as the lake level rises fast. High drama ensues.

PLANE STRONG PILOT STRONG • Undaunted In The Face Of Challenge

PRACTICE TAILDRAGGER SKILLS IN A NOSEWHEEL AIRPLANE • Master a couple of key skills to ease your transition to a tailwheel airplane.

Thinking About Emergencies Before They Happen • Preparing for common emergencies by knowing precisely how to react can help you save the day.

A PILOT TAKES AN ENGINE COURSE • Ever wonder if you really know enough about your engine? Our guy did, too. He didn’t hit YouTube. He went to college.

Cessna 340A Crash On Approach In IMC • The NTSB often cites pilot error as the cause of a mishap. In this case, it’s a hard conclusion to argue.

The Longest Atlantic Crossing • There are several ways to cross the Atlantic by air. A diagonal route is one of the easiest but also one of the longest.

FAREWELL TO A DYING AIRPORT • The disappearance of one little country airport won’t be lamented by many, but for those who knew Trinca, the loss will hurt.

AD-1 Oblique Wing Research Aircraft • A scissor-wing aircraft was an early attempt to solve transonic flight issues. It was promising enough that NASA revisited the idea 30 years down the road.