Dovetail Aviation was founded by sole Director Christopher D Taylor to provide Flight Test services including an Category 1 Test Pilot (FW & RW) and Flight CVE and Flight Test Instruction and EASA flying instruction = professional aviation services to make flying safer.


Drawing on a wealth of knowledge and experience gained from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the UK CAA and the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, QinetiQ, and having flown 400 types of aircraft, Chris is equipped to provide a wide range of aviation services.


First book 'Test Pilot' published March 2022:

https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Test-Pilot/p/21194


Second book 'Experimental Test Pilot' published April 2023.

 https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Experimental-Test-Pilot-Hardback/p/23009


Third book 'Naval Aviator' published September 2023

https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Naval-Aviator-The-Memoir-of-a-Royal-Navy-Officer-and-Operational-Westland-Wasp-and-Lynx-Pilot-Hardback/p/24040

Services include:


Flight Test - Military and EASA Part 21

Part 21 Flight Test Consultancy

Cat 1 Test Pilot

Flight Test Instructor

Head of Flight Test

Chief Test Pilot

Experimental Test Pilot

Flying Instructor

Flying Examiner

Aviation Consultant

Simulator Certification

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