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| Plane & Pilot | |
|---|---|
| Title | Plane & Pilot |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Firstdate | 1962 |
| Company | Bonnier Corporation |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plane & Pilot is an American aviation magazine focused on general aviation, recreational flying, and light aircraft ownership. It covers aircraft reviews, avionics, maintenance, flying techniques, and industry news, drawing readers from communities around airports, flight schools, and manufacturers. The magazine often features profiles of aircraft designers, test pilots, and companies in the light airplane sector.
Plane & Pilot publishes content on fixed-wing airplanes such as Cessna 172 Skyhawk, Piper PA-28 Cherokee, Mooney M20, Beechcraft Bonanza, and Cirrus SR22, alongside articles about avionics providers like Garmin, Collins Aerospace, and BendixKing. Regular contributors include flight instructors, mechanics, and former military pilots who have backgrounds with units such as the United States Air Force and the United States Navy and ties to manufacturers like Textron Aviation and Spirit AeroSystems. The magazine connects readers to organizations including the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Experimental Aircraft Association, and National Business Aviation Association while discussing airports such as Teterboro Airport, Van Nuys Airport, and KOSH (EAA AirVenture Oshkosh). Plane & Pilot also compares training syllabi from institutions like Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, CAE Inc., and FlightSafety International.
Founded in the 1960s during a boom in general aviation ownership, Plane & Pilot chronicled eras that involved companies like Lockheed Corporation, Northrop Grumman, and Grumman American, and events such as the rise of the Airshow circuit and gatherings at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The magazine published reviews during the introduction of models from Cessna, Piper Aircraft, Beechcraft, and independent designers like Rutan-affiliated projects. Ownership and editorial shifts involved publishers such as Bonnier Corporation and partnerships with advertising from avionics firms including Rockwell Collins and Honeywell Aerospace. Coverage has spanned regulatory changes influenced by the Federal Aviation Administration and legislative debates involving members of United States Congress committees on transportation.
Plane & Pilot evaluates single- and twin-engine aircraft, including legacy designs from Beechcraft and Piper, modern composite models like Cirrus Aircraft and kit-built types promoted by Van's Aircraft. Articles compare engines from Lycoming Engines and Continental Motors, Inc. and turboprop conversions by companies tied to models such as the Pilatus PC-12 and TBM series. Avionics installments analyze systems from Garmin, Avidyne, and Aspen Avionics, autopilots from S-TEC Corporation, and ADS-B transponders mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration. Coverage also includes propeller manufacturers like Hartzell Propeller and McCauley Propeller Systems as well as safety equipment from Beringer Aero, JPI, and parachute systems by BRS Aerospace.
The magazine outlines pathways to pilot certificates from Federal Aviation Administration rules for Private Pilot Certificate and Commercial Pilot License, and instrument training consistent with Instrument Rating requirements. Training curricula reference flight schools such as ATP Flight School, universities like Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and military conversion programs associated with United States Air Force and United States Navy flight training pipelines. Profiles discuss checkride standards overseen by Designated Pilot Examiners and flight instructor credentials such as Certified Flight Instructor certificates and curricula used by FlightSafety International and CAE Inc..
Operational articles cover cross-country planning with reference to airspace managed by Federal Aviation Administration, use of navigation aids like VOR, GPS, Instrument Landing System, and procedures published in documents such as Aeronautical Information Manual. The magazine examines flight planning tools from providers like ForeFlight and Jeppesen, dispatch and maintenance tracking practices used by firms reminiscent of FlightAware and FlightRadar24, and integrates case studies involving airports such as Los Angeles International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport for large-airport operations affecting general aviation. Articles also reference meteorology briefings from services akin to National Weather Service and Aviation Weather Center.
Plane & Pilot reports on safety trends evaluated by the National Transportation Safety Board and regulatory actions from the Federal Aviation Administration, including ADS-B mandates and airworthiness directives affecting families like Cessna 200 Series and Piper PA-28. Investigations and accident analyses cite precedents involving manufacturers such as Beechcraft and maintenance recommendations from organizations like AOPA and EAA. Coverage also touches on pilot health standards tied to Aviation Medical Examiner protocols and regulatory frameworks influenced by international bodies like the International Civil Aviation Organization.
The magazine has influenced popular perception of general aviation alongside films and shows featuring aviation themes such as Top Gun, The Right Stuff, Sully, and series like Airplane! references, and helped promote events like EAA AirVenture Oshkosh and airshows starring demonstration teams such as the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds. Plane & Pilot's photography and feature profiles have showcased designers like Kelly Johnson and engineers from Boeing and Lockheed Martin, and its critique of aircraft has been cited by owner groups and community forums connected to clubs at airports such as Van Nuys Airport and Teterboro Airport. The magazine has collaborated with aviation museums including the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum and the Museum of Flight for historical features and retrospectives.
Category:Aviation magazines Category:General aviation