| Aircraft Magazines Guide |
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'AAHS Journal' [AAHS - American Aviation Historical Society, ISSN 0882-9365]
The American Aviation Historical Society was founded in 1956 as a non-profit making educational organization. The primary objective of the organization is the preservation and dissemination of the rich heritage of American aviation. The AAHS publishes 'AAHS Journal' quarterly and also 'AAHS Newsletter' [ISSN: 0300-6875] which provide information on interesting and often little known facts associated with American aviation. |
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'Aerospace America' [AAIA - American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, ISSN 0740-722X]
'Aerospace America' is the official publication of the AAIA. It contains surveys of emerging technologies, trends in aerospace technology and design, analysis of national aerospace issues, workplace changes that affect the aerospace professional, and international developments in aerospace. It is published monthly. No further information. |
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'Aerospace Historian' [Air Force Historical Foundation, ISSN 0001-9364]
'Aerospace Historian' was a quarterly magazine covering the history of American aviation - with an emphasis on the USAF. It contained feature articles on commercial aviation, technology, WW2 air battles, personalities, aircraft restorations etc, but not specific aircraft types. Also included were first hand accounts, book reviews, museum news, current events etc. Normally 72 (A4 size) pages in each issue, with b+w photos. |
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'Air Force Magazine' [Air Force Association, ISSN 0730-6784]
Subtitled 'Journal of the Air Force Association'. The Air Force Association is an independent, nonprofit, civilian organization promoting public understanding of aerospace power and the pivotal role it plays in the security of the nation. The monthly 'Air Force Magazine' covers a wide range of topics, from Air Force operations, programs, and people to the exploits of Air Force heroes. It also reports on important aerospace news and developments, and provides authoritative background material. Its special issues and features include the Air Force Almanac and Space Almanac, special aircraft, and informative charts. Vol.87 No.1 was dated January 2004. |
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'Air Line Pilot' [Air Line Pilots Association Int'l, ISSN 0002-242X]
'Air Line Pilot' is published for U.S. and Canadian professional airline pilots who are members of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l. Articles and editorial focus center on advances in aviation safety and flight technology and regulatory, lifestyle, and financial issues that affect the piloting profession and the airline industry. News about recent trends and industry developments are covered in each issue. It is published monthly, except for combined issues June/July and November/December. |
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'Air Power History' [Air Force Historical Foundation, ISSN 1044-016X]
'Air Power History' is the official journal of the Air Force Historical Foundation. Since 1953, the Foundation has encouraged the study of all aspects of aerospace history. 'Air Power History' chronicles the great campaigns, the leaders, the successes and the failures of air forces in the past. It features eyewitness accounts and historical articles. Also included are regular features on new books, museum exhibits and meetings. Air Power History is published in March, June, September, and December and was formerly named the 'Aerospace Historian' (see above). Published under the title 'Air Power History' since January 1989. |
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'Antique Airplane Association Digest' [Antique Airplane Association, ISSN ?] The Antique Airplane Association was first formed in August of 1953 by a few persons with a deep interest in old airplanes. At that time no other association existed that had a specific interest in antique and classic airplanes. No aviation historical groups had yet been formed. The objective of the AAA was, and remains, to keep antique and classic aircraft flying.
The AAA publishes two magazines, the 'Antique Airplane Asociation Digest' (ISSN: ?) and 'Antique Airplane Association News' (ISSN: 0003-5823). Digest is a quarterly publication, which looks more at the historical side of the subject. It features historical aviation articles, photos, aircraft company histories and biographical stories on pioneer aviators. News was launched in 1958 as a monthly, concentrating on events and the latest restorations, but changed to bi-monthly in 1966, and at an unknown date changed to it's present frequency of quarterly. Each issue is roughly A4 size, with 24 pages. |
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'AOPA Pilot' [AOPA - Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, ISSN 0001-2084]
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to general aviation, was incorporated on May 15, 1939. Since then, AOPA has become the largest, most influential aviation association in the world. Members receive a monthly magazine called 'AOPA Pilot'. Written by pilots for pilots, it includes General Aviation news, airplane maintenance tips, flying techniques, the latest innovations, flight tests, safety tips, flying experiences etc. It is a glossy A4 size magazine, with colour photos and diagrams. The first stand-alone issue was published in 1958. Prior to that time a regular column in 'Popular Aviation' (later 'Flying') kept members informed of AOPA activities. |
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'Army Aviation' 10 issues [Army Aviation Association of America, ISSN 0004-248X]
'Army Aviation' is a professional military publication reporting on news and developments pertinent to the field of U.S. Army Aviation and is the official publication of the Army Aviation Association of America, (AAAA). 'Army Aviation' provides a public forum for the current and future leaders in the military community. Each issue offers in-depth coverage of a specific development or programme within U.S. Army Aviation along with dynamic, easy-to-read feature articles from key offices, agencies, and operational units worldwide. First published in December 1953. Appears ten times a year (published monthly with Mar./Apr. and Aug./Sept. issues combined). |
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'Cross and Cockade Journal' [Cross and Cockade, ISSN ?]
Cross & Cockade was first formed in the USA in 1960, as The Society Of World War 1 Aero Historians. It's principle function was to research and publish information on all aspects of the First World War in the air, 1914 - 1918. A British branch, Cross & Cockade GB was formed in 1970. When the US society folded in 1986, the British branch took over and the name was changed to Cross & Cockade International. |
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'Cockpit' [SETP, ISSN 0742-1508]
The Society of Experimental Test Pilots is an international organization that seeks to promote air safety and contributes to aeronautical advancement by promoting sound aeronautical design and development; interchanging ideas, thoughts and suggestions of the members, assisting in the professional development of experimental pilots, and providing scholarships and aid to members and the families of deceased members. The SETP publishes a quarterly magazine for its members called 'Cockpit'. No further information. |
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'Dispatch' [Commemorative Air Force, ISSN 0894-1289]
'Dispatch' is published quarterly by the Commemorative Air Force (formerly the Confederate Air Force) and the American Airpower Heritage Museum (AAHM). It is a colour magazine devoted to World War II aviation and air power, with an emphasis on the flying aircraft of the CAF's Ghost Squadron. Vol 20 no.1 was dated Spring 1995. Also reported with the ISSN 1061-1231. |
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'EAA Experimenter' [Experimental Aircraft Association, ISSN 0894-1289]
'EAA Experimenter' was a monthly magazine designed especially for ultralight, light plane and homebuilding enthusiasts. Each issue consisted of 52-56 pages. It ceased publication with the March 2004 issue and was replaced by the new EAA publication 'EAA Sport Pilot' (see above). Vol 21 no.5 was dated May 2001. |
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'EAA Sport Aviation' [Experimental Aircraft Association, ISSN 0038-7835] EAA was founded in 1953 by a group of airplane enthusiasts mostly comprised of airplane builders, although anyone with an aviation interest has always been welcome in the organization.
'EAA Sport Aviation' is a monthly (12 issues per year) publication dedicated to those who fly, build, and restore aircraft of all types, as well as the full spectrum of member activities that give people the opportunity to participate in recreational aviation. It covers the full spectrum of EAA activity, including homebuilt aircraft, ultralights, rotorcraft, vintage aircraft and warbirds, as well as flight reports, technical and how-to articles, fly-in coverage, new products and much more. 'EAA Sport Aviation' is also EAA's principal communication with its worldwide membership, so coverage also includes association news, air safety, regulatory, and aeromedical information. Each issue comprises 144 pages, illustrated in full colour. The first issue was published in 1953, but many early (1950s) issues carried the title 'Experimenter', before switching to the present title. (Not connected with the later 'Experimenter' magazine). Back issues are available on CD_ROM for the period 1953-2001. |
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'EAA Sport Pilot & Light-Sport Aircraft' [Experimental Aircraft Association, ISSN ?] 'EAA Sport Pilot & Light-Sport Aircraft' (known as Sport Pilot) is a magazine dedicated to those to fly, buy, build/assemble, maintain, and have fun with light-sport aircraft, sport pilot eligible aircraft, and ultralights, as well as the full spectrum of member activities that give people the opportunity to participate in recreational aviation. It will make it's debut with the April 2004 issue.
The new magazine, provides information about buying, flying, building, maintaining and having fun with sport-eligible aircraft or new light-sport aircraft, will begin as a 64-page, full-colour magazine. It will address the gamut of aircraft from ultralights-including powered parachutes and trikes-on through the various models of homebuilt and standard category aircraft that currently meet the proposed definition of light-sport aircraft and the anticipated new, ready-to-fly light-sport aircraft. Published monthly (12 issues per year) for members of the Experimental Aircraft Association only, but anyone can join. |
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'Flight Test News' [Society of Flight Test Engineers, ISSN ?] The Society of Flight Test Engineers is a fraternity of engineers, whose principal professional interest is the flight testing of aircraft and missiles. The objective of the Society is the advancement of flight test engineering throughout the aircraft industry by providing technical and fraternal communication among individuals, both domestic and international, in the allied engineering fields of test operations, analysis, instrumentation and data systems.
Members receive a full-colour monthly magazine called 'Flight Test News' which comprises 12 pages of news concerning flight test programmes and the activities of the SFTE. Vol.35 No.8 was dated August 2004. The magazine is also available as a pdf from the SFTE website. |
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'IPMS-USA Quarterly' [IPMS-USA, ISSN ?]
IPMS-USA is an organization dedicated to the fun of scale plastic modelling. It was started by Jim Sage, of Dallas, Texas, in 1963. A magazine for members, called 'IPMS-USA Quarterly' was launched in 1964. It was typically of 48 pages in each issue, illustrated with b+w photos and colour scheme drawings. It was very good at feature articles on aircraft camouflage scheme and markings. It ceased publication after Vol.23 No.2 (Winter 1987), and was replaced by 'The Modeler's Journal' (see below). |
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'IPMS-USA Update' [IPMS-USA, ISSN ?]
'IPMS-USA Update' was published 6 times a year to fill the gaps left by the official Quarterly magazine (see above). It was originally intended to be just a newsletter but a new editor took over and redesigned the newsletter into a small magazine with illustrated articles as well as news. These articles included some on aircraft markings. It was first published in 1965 and continued until circa 1988, when it was replaced by 'The Modeler's Journal' (see below). |
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'Journal of Aircraft' [American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Inc., ISSN 0021-8669]
Subtitled: Devoted to aeronautical science and technology. Bi-monthly magazine. Covers advanced design concepts and operating advances in aircraft. Papers on military and civilian aircraft, ground effect machines, V/STOL and supersonic and hypersonic aircraft, with emphasis on practical engineering. |
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'Modeler's Journal' [IPMS-USA, ISSN ?]
Members of IPMS/USA now receive 'Modeler's Journal' six times a year. It includes features of interest on subjects such as aircraft, armour, cars, ships, figures etc. It was first published circa 1988, when the 'IPMS-USA Quarterly' and 'IPMS-USA Update' magazines were scrapped and replaced with a single journal. It includes article illustrations in colour. |
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'National Aeronautics' [National Aeronautic Association, ISSN ?]
The National Aeronautic Association traces its roots back to 1905 when the Aero Club of America was founded. The NAA was incorporated in 1922 and was the first to issue pilot licenses. The primary mission of NAA is the advancement of the art, sport, and science of aviation and space flight. Members receive a copy of the NAA's official bi-monthly publication, 'National Aeronautics', which features staff-prepared articles, news items, and photos that chronicle the activities of NAA and its Air Sport Organizations and Aero Clubs. |
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'Over The Front' [League of World War One Aviation Historians, ISSN ?] The League of World War I Aviation Historians is a non-profit organization whose goals include the accumulation, preservation, and publication of factual data concerning aerial activity of World War I. It was established in April 1985, upon the closure of the US branch of Cross & Cockade. 'Over The Front' is a quarterly journal, 8.5 x 11 inches in size, on acid-free, glossy archival paper, packed with the finest research written by the world's leading WWI aviation historians. From personal accounts of those involved in the war, preserved for their descendants, to squadron histories, to analytical papers, to technical information about the aircraft and aerial weapons used in the war (including vast amounts of color and markings information for the aircraft modeller), and more, each 96-page issue of 'Over The Front' is packed with information on aerial conflict in its pioneer days.
The main focus of the magazine is on people and their experiences, rather than the aircraft they flew. The great majority of the photos are of people. The first issue was published in Spring 1986. |
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'Rotorcraft' [Popular Rotorcraft Association, ISSN 1041-2735]
Founded in 1962, the Popular Rotorcraft Association, is a group of people who love homebuilt rotorcraft - autogyros and helicopters that they build and fly themselves. Members of PRA receive the magazine 'Rotorcraft', the official PRA publication issued eight times a year. 'Rotorcraft' is the only major magazine devoted exclusively to homebuilt rotorcraft. Produced by editor Rick Gilley, the magazine has information, technical articles, photos of autogyros and helicopters, safety tips and news of new products for rotorcraft builders and pilots. Membership includes the annual 'PRA Rotorcraft Directory' in March/April of each year, listing all the autogyros and helicopters in the world that are available as kits or plans. |
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'Rotor Review' [Naval Helicopter Association, ISSN ?]
'Rotor Review' is published quarterly by the Naval Helicopter Association. It is intended to support the goals of the Association, provide a forum for discussion and exchange of information on topics of interest to the naval helicopter community, and keep membership informed of NHA activities. It contains articles of focusing on current US Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard affairs, technical advances in the helicopter industry and historical anecdotes. It was first published in 1996. |
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'The Captain's Log' [World Airline Historical Society, ISSN 1541-7131]
The World Airline Hobby Club was founded in 1975 by Paul Collins for fellow collectors of airline memorabilia and airliner enthusiasts around the world. It publishers a quarterly called 'The Captain's Log'. It's contents includes articles on airlines, aircraft, and collector items such as china, stickers, wings, and much more. It is illustrated in black & white, and averages 45-50 pages in each issue. Volume 28 No.1 was dated Summer 2003. The Club was later renamed the World Airline Historical Society. |
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'The Hook' [Tailhook Association, ISSN 0736-9220]
The Tailhook Association is an independent, fraternal, nonprofit organization internationally recognized as the premier supporter of the aircraft carrier and other sea-based aviation. The purposes of the Association are: to foster, encourage, develop, study, and support the aircraft carrier, sea-based aircraft, both fixed and rotary wing, and aircrews of the United States of America; and to educate and inform the public in the appropriate role of the aircraft carrier and carrier aviation in the nation's defense system. |
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'Ultralight Pilot' [Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, ISSN ?]
'Ultralight Pilot' magazine was founded by editor Thomas A. Horne in 1982. AOPA no longer appears to publish this title. |
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'Vertiflite' [American Helicopter Society, ISSN 0042-4455] The American Helicopter Society (AHS) International is the world's premier professional vertical flight society. Since its inception in 1944, AHS has been a major force in the advancement of a global rotorcraft industry, marked by rapid technical developments and expanding military capabilities and commercial applications. The aim of the society is not only to emphasize and further engineering excellence in traditional rotorcraft platform disciplines, but to expand this focus to the multi-disciplinary fields of vertical flight and the related support industries.
'Vertiflite' is the authoritative and official magazine of the American Helicopter Society. It is published four times each year. Each edition contains commercial and military features, cutting edge technology articles, industry highlights, historical articles, and often a perspectives column by key industry leaders. Vol.48 No.2 was dated spring 2002. The AHS also publishes the quarterly 'The Journal of the American Helicopter Society', which specialises in the technical aspects of rotorcraft theory and practice. |
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'Vintage Airplane' [EAA/VAA, ISSN 0091-6943]
'Vintage Airplane' is the magazine of the Vintage Aircraft Association. It is a 36-page magazine devoted to the aircraft and people of the vintage aircraft movement. 'Vintage Airplane' is published monthly, and features articles detailing the restoration and history of aircraft rebuilt by members, as well as historical pieces consisting of the recollections of those who were active during the heyday of these aircraft. Also included on a regular basis are features presenting historical images from the EAA Aviation Foundation’s archives, as well as columns by members who volunteer their time and talents to the Association. The president of the Division, Espie "Butch" Joyce addresses the membership each month in his column, Straight & Level. E. E. "Buck" Hilbert helps answer members questions in his monthly column, "Pass it to Buck." Each month, an events calendar keeps members abreast of the goings-on in their local area. Each year, a comprehensive list of Vintage Aircraft Type Clubs is published in the January issue, and a list of Vintage Aircraft Chapters is also included on a yearly basis. It was first published in 1972. |
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'Warbirds' [Experimental Aircraft Association, ISSN 0744-6624] The EAA Warbirds of America, a division of the Experimental Aircraft Association in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is a family of owners, pilots and enthusiasts of "warbirds," or ex-military aircraft. It's aims are to promote and encourage the preservation and operation of ex-military aircraft, and to educate its members and other interested persons in methods of safe operation and maintenance of such aircraft.
The Division publishes a monthly journal called 'Warbirds', which is published eight times per year. The magazine features stories about warbird aircraft, articles of historical interest, news and superb color photography. Vol.27 No.1 was dated February 2004. |
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'Wings of Gold' [The Association of Naval Aviation, ISSN 0274-7405]
'Wings of Gold' is a quarterly 80-page magazine featuring the latest in aviation technology and development for the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. Edited by Rosario M. Rausa. No further information. |
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