Amelia Earhart - separating the myth from the real pilot
Amelia Earhart was a skilled, courageous pilot whose real legacy is her flying, not her disappearance.
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Bob Hoover and the greatest airshow performances ever flown
Bob Hoover's extraordinary career spanned a WWII prison escape, test flying, and airshow performances that redefined precision aerobatics.
TaildraggerBurt Rutan and the Voyager non-stop around the world flight
In 1986, Burt Rutan's homebuilt Voyager completed the first nonstop, unrefueled flight around the world in nine days.
TaildraggerBusiness Class Comfort For An Economy Price? The Two-Level Design Aiming For The Airbus A350
A double-decker seating concept for the Airbus A350 promises business-class comfort at economy prices, but certification hurdles remain significant.
TowerCrosswind landing technique - what the books dont teach you
Master crosswind landings with practical techniques for timing, control feel, and decision-making that go beyond textbook theory.
PatternFuel planning for cross-country flights - the real math
Learn the real math behind cross-country fuel planning, from FAR 91.151 reserves to in-flight fuel management.
PatternGarmin autopilot technology and how it changed GA safety
How Garmin's GFC 700 autopilot and Electronic Stability Protection are measurably reducing fatal loss-of-control accidents in general aviation.
VectorGo-around decision making - the save you practice but rarely fly
Learn when and how to execute a go-around, and why briefing it before every approach is the decision-making edge most pilots miss.
PatternHow to read a METAR like a pilot, not a decoder ring
Learn to read METARs like a pilot by turning raw weather data into real go/no-go flight decisions.
PatternJoby Aviation and the eVTOL certification race
Joby Aviation leads the eVTOL certification race with over 70% of FAA requirements complete and a full Part 23 type certificate in sight.
VectorNight flying currency and proficiency - they're not the same thing
Night flying currency and proficiency are not the same thing—here's why the difference matters and how to build real readiness.
PatternSouthwest 'Not Done' Making Changes As CEO Teases Lounges And First Class
Southwest Airlines teases lounges and first class while Congress pushes pilot mental health reform and the B-21 Raider hits a key milestone.
TowerStarlink for aviation - satellite internet in the cockpit
Starlink is bringing low-latency broadband to aircraft, transforming cockpit connectivity from airlines to business jets.
VectorSun N Fun Aerospace Expo - what to see and how to get there
Everything pilots need to know about Sun N Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida, from arrival procedures to camping, airshows, and exhibits.
RampThe Berlin Airlift and the candy bombers
The Berlin Airlift sustained a city of 2.5 million by air for 15 months — and one pilot's act of kindness became its most enduring legacy.
TaildraggerThe current state of electric flight - who is actually flying
A realistic look at who is actually flying electric airplanes today, from certified trainers to eVTOL prototypes.
VectorThe Lockheed Constellation - the most beautiful airliner ever built
The Lockheed Constellation combined revolutionary engineering with unmatched beauty, defining the golden age of propeller-driven air travel.
TaildraggerThe Reno Air Races - pylon racing at four hundred miles per hour
The Reno Air Races pushed warbirds to 500+ mph at 50 feet off the desert floor for six decades of speed, engineering brilliance, and profound risk.
TaildraggerU.S. Air Force Releases First Official Photos Of B-21 Raider During Aerial Refueling Tests
The U.S. Air Force released first photos of the B-21 Raider during aerial refueling, revealing its top-side stealth design for the first time.
TowerUnderstanding density altitude before it bites you
Learn how to calculate density altitude and use it in real-world preflight planning to avoid dangerous performance surprises.
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