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

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

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

Chinese city Zhengzhou hosts the world's largest gathering of pyrotechnic formation display teams | Words and photos: Keith Wilson

Part one of an enforced DIY rebuild project that eventually brought satisfaction and pride | Words and photos: Bob Grimstead

A pilot more used to traversing oceans in commercial jets sets out to cross the Atlantic in his first flight in command of a single-engine turboprop | Words & photos Sean Brown

Some lessons are new − others should be remembered and heeded | Words by: Anon

Serious illness derails a young pilot's career − but, with passion for flying undimned, he is determined to get his licence back | Words & photos: George Walker

Flying has changed enormously over the last century with many of aviation's innovations - both successful and disastrous - being caught on camera. Here are 18 black and white videos that captured flying history

Air Cadets used to reach for the sky in the T31/TX Mk.3 - and thousands went on to flying careers | Words Dave Unwin - Photos Keith Wilson

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

Sometimes the seemingly impossible happens in aviation... and you just have to deal with it | By Anon

The trip of a lifetime - Royal Aero Club Chairman David Monks flies a sixty-year-old Bristol Sycamore through London | Words: David Monks - Aerial Photos: Red Bull