We visited the RAF Museum's London branch to give you a small look at the enormous selection of aircraft and aviation heritage contained within its various hangars

Time to wing it… Part 4: re-covering the wing | Words and photos: Bob Grimstead

After getting your PPL you may be wondering what to do next. At these 8 great centres and clubs you could try your hand at aerobatics, night flying, formation flying and more

Living up to its name, Ultimate Warbirds offers not just the chance to fly a TF-51D Mustang and D-Day veteran Spitfire, but an unique 'Messerschmitt 109' | Words: Philip Whiteman - Photos: Darren Harbar

The versatile, British-manufactured sport aircraft delivered ready to fly or build yourself, with handy folding wings, various engine options, and nose- or tailwheel as the fancy takes you | Words: Dave Unwin - Photos: Keith Wilson

Pushing on regardless is not the best way to make decisions | By: James Pearce

Here's what's happening across Great Britain for all of you aviation lovers this August

The world's smallest twin-jet is a proper aeroplane, designed by a professional aeronautical engineer − and the progenitor of a whole family of very efficient designs | Words: Bob Grimstead - Photos: Karen Grimstead

The addition of a Garmin 1000NXi panel makes the versatile Archer even better to fly, both as a training and touring aircraft | Words Dave Unwin - Photos Keith Wilson

The four-seater with the best safety record in the industry metamorphoses... into a two-seat training machine | Words: Pat Malone - Photos: Keith Wilson

The cockpit noise threatened to overwhelm us - what could be causing it? Words by: Len Gruber

A retired BA Boeing 747 captain and experienced B737 pilot analyses the probable cause of the Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines accidents, and the implications for aircraft certification | Words: Bob Grimstead

'Putting a cover on my Wagon' - Fournier Resurrection Part 3: re-covering the fuselage | Words and photos: Bob Grimstead

Part One of the story of one man's quest to build, test-fly and display the 400hp Model 12 'monster Pitts' | Words and photos: Peter Borchert

Diesel v avgas - an aircraft with a fine pedigree just got better | Words & photos: Jean-Sebastien Seytre

If you're looking for somewhere to get certified as a pilot or you just simply want to experience a certain helicopter, these are the places you should get in touch with

Every pilot needs to be properly kitted out when taking to the skies. Here are 6 great places where you can get your aviation gear, equipment and apparel

Sunny side up - the 300mph 'egg' is not 'cheep' (geddit?) but it's a lot of fun | Words: Bob Davy - Photos: Keith Wilson

Whether you want to train on fixed-wing or flex-wing microlights, these great flying schools and centres will be able to provide just what you need

Now aged 81, after serving in the RAF and logging hours on 178 types, the former test pilot continues to fly light aircaft

Part two: learning about woodwork repairs, applying new skills − and making a shocking discovery | Words & photos: Bob Grimstead

If you're thinking about a career in commercial aviation then these top flight training schools and providers will be well worth your consideration

How air-brained are you? Test your general aviation knowledge on matters including safety, history, training or anything related to flying! Compiled by James Allan

A bargain-basement eleven-seat piston twin with great load capacity and reasonable running costs | Words Bob Davy - Photos Keith Wilson

A good motor glider offers the best of both worlds, and the AS-K14 is not just a good 'un but arguably one of the finest ever made | Words Dave Unwin Photos Keith Wilson