The Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators Award for Aviation Journalism (Awarded to an individual journalist, publication or organisation for an outstanding contribution to the promotion or public awareness of aviation in general or of any important aspect of aviation activity) – Pat Malone

Pat Malone is an aviation journalist who writes with a passion for flying, and all matters to do with aviation, that stems from being a current and long-time practising pilot, including being a qualified helicopter instructor. He writes a regular page for Pilot, the monthly magazine well known to general aviation pilots and enthusiasts, is Editor of General Aviation, the bi-monthly magazine of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, and also of Rotor Torque, the quarterly magazine of the Helicopter Club of Great Britain.

Pat has the knack of being able to engage the reader’s interest through his own particular personal style, honed from spending his initial years in employment as a journalist on the London Evening Standard. One of Pat’s special interests is historical, in how aviation now has been shaped by past events and especially, people. Thus, for example, “Farewell Concorde” in December 2003, followed by a profile of Les Brodie, the last Concorde pilot and interviews with famous retired test pilots such as Eric Brown and Tony Blackburn. An autobiography “Alan Bristow: Helicopter Pioneer” (Pen & Sword 2009) was co-authored with Bristow just three months before Alan’s death.

Other profiles include aviation movers and shakers more currently active in the political arena, and also several Past Masters of GAPAN, namely, Dr. Ian Perry, Capt. Jock Lowe, Dr. Michael Fopp and Air Marshal Cliff Spink. Pat’s flair for bringing to life the written word makes him stand out as an aviation journalist who excels in his profession.

About the Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators.
The Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators was established in 1929. It is based in London but has an internationally based membership of professional and private pilots.

The principal activities of the Guild are centred on developing action and activities to ensure that aircraft are piloted and navigated safely by aviators who are highly competent, self-reliant, dependable and respected.

The Guild supports the education and training of pilots and navigators from the initial training of the young pilot to the specialist training of the highest levels. Through its charitable activities, education and training, technical committee work, aircrew selection, scholarships and sponsorships, advice and recognition of the achievements of fellow aviators worldwide, the Guild keeps itself at the forefront of the aviation world.

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HeliHub.com understands the award will be formally presented at the Guild’s annual Trophies and Awards Banquet to be held in the Great Hall of London’s historic Guildhall on the 23rd October.  The Banquet will be attended by His Royal Highness Prince Andrew Duke of York, Grand Master of the Guild.