April issue of FLYER

[Echo Delta]

The April issue is now on sale, with the best flight tests, kit reviews, tutorials and techy pieces that any UK pilot could want.




Piper's PA-46 family - If you thought Piper is all training aircraft and four-seaters, then think again. The FLYER team visits Vero Beach to get our hands on the Matrix, Mirage and Meridian, the six-seater star performers of the Piper stable



Dornier Seastar - There's something so special about a flying boat that makes a crowd gather every time one takes off or lands. The Seastar CD-2 is certainly no exception, a stunning, twin-engined design that will leave you without a cent of change from $6million



Engine refurbs - For any aeroplane owner, that day will arrive when your engineer looks at the engine, sucks through his teeth and shakes his head in a way that you know means a big bill. So what are your options when it's time for an engine refurb? Justin Cox answers the questions



Weather window - Here's your chance to go flying before anyone else - by swotting up on weather fronts and predicting what the day has in store. Weatherman Simon Keeling is your guide in this must-read piece



Red Bull preview - And they're off - starting this month 15 Red Bull air racers will compete for the 2010 championship. FLYER editor Ian Waller previews the season while 2009 champion Paul Bonhomme gives his views on the challenges ahead



Flying Adventure - USA tour - Take five newly-qualified CPLs, three Cessna 172s and a grand tour of America, and you have a flying adventure not to be missed - including flying over Niagara Falls and stunning views of the Grand Canyon



Landing Fees - Try landing at a new airfield during April - for FREE! Choose from Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green, Ashcroft, Bellarena and Panshanger. Visit them all and that's a saving of £33!



Top Gear - Independent and honest reviews kit reviews, including the first in-depth test of the Airbox Aware, plus a quality pilot case and jacket from Transair, anti-icing fuel addition and the latest Rapid Flight Guide



PLUS

News - Training from unlicensed airfields, Robinson announces R66 prices, Airways takes on Tecnam and GA shipments down again

Flight Training Update - News from the leading FTOs including a new Airline Transport Operations degree from The PIlot Training College, the latest news from the Professional Flight Training Exhibitions and new of huge new aircraft orders from Asia

Viewpoint - Martin Robinson updates us on the lobbying work being undertaken by AOPA

Opening Shot - A PremiAir Eurocopter in the snow




Events - The best GA listing in the UK

Peter Garrison - The pros and cons of pusher props, including a look back at the Cirrus VK-30

That Worst Day - When Pilot X regrets taking a back seat

Letters - Financing professional pilot training and a cure for the winter blues

[mrhaydon]

The weather window was a fantastic piece, I've kind of almost semi started reading up on meteorology at PPL standards so i know minor bit about fronts and clouds and all that jazz, i just thought it was interesting how you can tell when the bad or good weather is about to come =] I would deffinately reccomend reading that part if you are a fan of all the meteorology.

Haydon

Lets take it to the skies and ride the clouds!

[flyguy]

Good issue, enjoyed it a lot. Have just arranged opportunity to get involved in seaplanes, so that was particularly interesting...

Have to say that I thought the cover picture was better on last month's issue though

[Jim Jones]

Looks really good, but mine hasn't arrived, nor 'the other one'
Is it me or my postman?

[Jim Jones]

Charlotte informs me the reason I didn't get my Flyer is because my subscription has expired

D'oh!

Now renewed for 2 years, so you've not got rid of me yet.

[Mikey]

I haven't managed to spot the promised Dornier videos on here - can someone point me in the right direction?!

[Flying_john]

Would be nice to see - I thought subscribers to the mag got theirs before it went on general sale !!