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Over the last year, Pilotmag has had the opportunity to work with some of the most talented and creative group of contributors. We are so grateful for their amazing stories, their jaw dropping photographs and, most importantly, their patience as our brand continues to permeate the community of aviation. Our contributors are our eyes and ears, bolding going where we sometimes can’t. Without the assistance of these creative individuals, PilotMag couldn’t bring you the best in aviation adventure, and we look forward to future adventures in coming issues. See who PilotMag is working with. We are also seeking your adventure flying stories, exciting destinations, pilot profiles, and contributions as well. So please send your story, photo or video ideas to editorial@pilotmag.com today! ...READ MORE | PilotMag Publishes its 8th Issue | PilotMag Presents NAHI Winner in Reno | The Blue Angels - Reno Air Races 2009 | We need adventure flying stories! | PilotMag Announces New Editor - Jeff Berlin | PilotMag's New Media Kit |
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An Aircraft with a Purpose
Many times you’ve looked out onto the ramp and find aircraft that serve no other purpose than to hoist its fearless pilot into the air and take him or her on a nice joy flight. The aircraft then returns back to the hangar, idling, waiting for the next cross country or its pilot’s best excuse to get away from the stresses of life and enjoy some time in the air. Then there are those aircraft that are unique and carrying a distinctive quality of purpose and utility. Tell me you don’t find those aircraft more interesting. As the Ag plane dive bombs over your head as you drive down a country road, or the military helicopter lands and empties what seems like hundreds of passengers; these aircraft were built with a specific mission in mind. They weren’t built for the weekend warrior. As you gaze at ...READ MORE | Heli Over the Holy Land | A Guide to Ski Resorts and Adjacent Airports | Bornhofen's Sport Jet | Pilots In The Crowd |
![]() NTSB InsiderA Long Awaited Return to Flying Twelve years had lapsed since my flight instructing days. During that time, I continued to ask myself why I had allowed so much time to pass, and what plausible excuses I could come up with to make myself not sound as truly ...READ MORE | UFO | Travel to Acadia National Park | EcoSystems | Aviate | AeroDynamics | Communicate | Future Flight | Final Approach | Site Picture |
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Gates L. Scott, publisher of PilotMag takes a tour of the Heli Expo in Anaheim.