Explore our collection of flying magazines covering every aspect of aeronautics, from the earliest days of aviation to modern space exploration. Whether you’re a pilot, a historian, or an enthusiast, you can browse hundreds of issues, including high-quality aviation pdf and flight pdf files, all for free. Find historical journals, military histories, and key industry publications, including the world’s leading aerospace magazine titles, in our archive.
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Historic Aeronautics and Early Flying Magazines PDF
Explore the early years of aeronautics with our archive of historic flying magazines. Download a unique aviation pdf of pioneering publications like The Aero and Aero Digest documenting early flight.
The Aero Aeronautics
1909-1913
London: Iliffe
Aero, a British magazine about flying and airplanes, began in 1909 by incorporating two previous magazines; ‘Flying’ and ‘The Airship’. An old pdf historic magazine for free download for pilots about aviation and flying. Vintage aircraft magazine.
Aero Digest Flying Magazines
1922-1937
NY: Aeronautical Digest Publishing Corp.
An American professional magazine on aeronautics and aviation. It began in 1921 as “the official bulletin of the World’s Board of Aeronautical Commissioners”, but seems to have broadened its focus to a larger audience interested in air transport and military air power. Aviation heritage magazine.
The Aeronautical Journal Aviation PDF
1897-1920
London: Royal Aeronautical Society
Early issues contained the cover description: “A quarterly illustrated magazine devoted to all subjects connected with the navigation of the air”. An old aviation magazine related to flying and aircraft.
Collection of Historic Aviation Magazines
Variety of Titles 1908-1940
This free online aviation magazine collection at HathiTrust contains long runs of more than a dozen periodicals from the early years of flying. Old aviation magazines.
General Aviation and Aerospace Magazine PDF
Stay informed on the industry with a major aerospace magazine and key titles providing general aviation news. Access a free flight pdf of magazines like Aviation Week and Flight International.
Aviation Week & Space Technology Flying Magazines
Aviation Week Magazine PDF Website
1916-1963
U.S.: Aviation Week Network
“Aviation Week & Space Technology Magazine, often abbreviated Aviation Week or AW&ST, is the flagship magazine of the Aviation Week Network. The weekly magazine is available in print and online, reporting on the aerospace, defense and aviation industries, with a core focus on aerospace technology. It has a reputation for its contacts inside the United States military and industry organizations.” – Internet Archive.
Flight International Aeronautics
Flight International Magazine Website
1909-1934, 2015-2016
UK: DVV Media Group
“Flight International is a monthly magazine focused on aerospace. Published in the United Kingdom and founded in 1909 as “A Journal devoted to the Interests, Practice, and Progress of Aerial Locomotion and Transport”, it is the world’s oldest continuously published aviation news magazine.” – Wikipedia. Includes popular old or vintage aircraft and flying magazines, as well as modern issues. General aviation news magazine.
Northwest Aerospace News Aerospace Magazine
2018-2023
U.S.: Top Drawer Media
“Learn about Pacific Northwest Aerospace manufacturers in all aspects of the industry including Commercial, Military, UAS, Space and more. We also keep our pulse on the industry specific to resources and new technology.” Aviation business magazine free online to read.
Pilot and Sport Flying Magazines
Essential flying magazines for pilots and hobbyists, covering sport, experimental, and general aeronautics. Find a free aviation pdf for titles like Sportsman Pilot Magazine.
Flyer Club Flying Magazines
Flyer Club Website
2020 – Present
UK: Seager
UK pilot aviation magazine free online.
Sportsman Pilot Aviation PDF
1981-1996
U.S.: Sportsman Pilot
“Sportsman Pilot was published for 30 years by aviation writer and editor Jack Cox. Cox and his wife, Golda, edited Sport Aviation, the flagship publication of the Experimental Aircraft Association, from 1969 through 1999. The Coxes launched their own publication, Sportsman Pilot, in 1981, in part so that Cox could devote more page space to the various historic and technical aspects of aircraft construction, restoration, and aviation history. Sportsman Pilot magazine ceased publication after Cox’s death in 2011. ” – AOPA Website. Aviation magazine online.
Flying Magazine
Plane and Pilot Magazine
Kitplanes
Ultralight Aircraft Magazine
Space Exploration and Aerospace Magazine
Dive into space history and exploration with this aerospace magazine collection, including titles from NASA’s History Division. Discover a unique flight pdf covering major space programs.
Aerospace America Aerospace Magazine
2009-2019
U.S.: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
Aviation magazine online.
NASA History Division: News & Notes Aerospace Magazine
NASA History Division Website
1965 – Present
Washington, DC: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
A quarterly newsletter from NASA’s History Division. This webpage has links to all editions since No. 1, issued in July 1965. The newsletter contains articles about the activities of the Division, about events in NASA history, and references to publications by NASA or about space exploration. Also here are links to the History Division’s annual publication “NASA History Year in Review”, published from 1994 to 2009. Magazine articles about the history of space aviation and exploration to read or download.
NASA Spaceport Aerospace Magazine
NASA Spaceport Magazine Website
U.S.: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
“Spaceport Magazine is a monthly NASA publication that serves Kennedy Space Center employees and the American public. The magazine’s wide topic variety mirrors Kennedy’s diverse spaceport operations. From launch processing to center development and employee stories, Spaceport Magazine covers it all.” – Website. Online aviation magazine.
Air & Space
Military Aeronautics and Air Power History
Examine the history of military aeronautics and air power through specialized journals. This collection provides an insightful look at historical military flying magazines.
Journal of the Air Force Historical Foundation Flying Magazines
Air Power History 2000-2021
Journal of the Airforce Historical Association & Air & Space Power History 2022-2024
U.S.: Air Force Historical Foundation
From 2000 to 2021 this journal was called ‘Air Power History’, and in 2022 was ‘Air & Space Power History’. Free popular online Magazines about the history of military aviation.
Aviation Photojournal Flying Magazines
2015-2024
U.S.: APJ Multimedia
Aviation Photojournal is an aviation and military themed photography magazine free online.
Specialized Aviation PDF: Airports and Niche Flight
Find niche aviation pdf content focusing on airport management (Airport Magazine) and other specific aspects of aeronautics like ballooning.
Airport Magazine Aviation PDF
2022-2024
U.S.: American Association of Airport Executives
Good civil aviation magazine for airport managers.
Ballooning
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