Dave Unwin

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At the controls of a Strikemaster

FlyPast’s resident pilot, Dave Unwin, reflects on two memorable flights, a decade apart, with Transair's Tom Moloney, at the controls of a pair of Strikemasters

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Are you ready for a robot?

Dave Unwin delves into the pros and cons of pilotless flight...

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Fighter training perils of RAF’s pioneer pilots

Early fighter pilot training proved to be something of an erratic mission...

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Fossil Fuels, Electric Aircraft and Ion-Drives

Dave Unwin examines the power to fly...

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Pilot Shortages – myth or reality?

According to statistics, more than 800,000 new airline pilots will be needed in the next 20 years...

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Historic Aircraft Belong in the Air

Air International’s new columnist Dave Unwin explains why he believes the skies are the ultimate domain for historic aircraft...

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Rare Bird

The Focke-Wulf Stieglitz is an example of Teutonic thoroughness....

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Best for Both

Dave Unwin samples the Luftwaffe’s Bestmann trainer, designed...

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Versatility Personified

An aircraft that’s as suited to flying regional passenger and...

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Magnificent Mustang

Powerful, easy to fly and hard to fault – Dave Unwin was bowled...