FLYING Staff

During his 14-year career with Garmin International, software engineer Joe Gepner has had a hand in developing cutting-edge technology in glass panel avionics.

Marie Fredieu, the first female helicopter pilot with the Florida Forest Service, protects wildlife and helps control wildfires.

After being a flight instructor for 10 years, pilot Bo Gilham expanded his horizons to do something different and began working at the Florida Forest Service.

We’re going to come right out and say it: VedaloHD’s ­Azzurro2 sunglasses are hands down the best eyewear we’ve tested in flight. The proprietary SolarMax copper-rose lenses magically cut through haze, and the ultrathin arms fit perfectly beneath a headset earcup. To try them is to love them. $249 MSRP; vedalohd.com SkyNext: Pedego Latch Foldable […]

Pedego’s Latch foldable electric bike accelerates smoothly when power is applied through a twist throttle on the handlebars. It’s easy to ride and powerful enough to get up hills. Without muscle assistance, the Latch will travel about 15 mph on flat ground. At 50 pounds, it’s not light, but the chargeable lithium battery slides out […]

The dawn of cinema occurred just about the same time man first took flight, so it’s no wonder airplanes and aviators have been a common theme throughout film history. Some of the best aviation films recount important historical events; some celebrate the achievements of innovators in aviation. Others we can always count on to give […]

Flying art director Jarrod Glick recently went up with the Breitling Jet Team at an event in Pompano Beach, Florida. With seven jets flying in formation, often just within 10 feet of each other, the Breitling Jet Team is the largest professional civilian flight team of its kind. Check out our footage of Jarrod’s flight […]

Allan Schrader found that having mentors along the way helped him shape his career into what it is today as president and CEO of Lightspeed Aviation.

The solar-powered Si2 completed its second longest overwater flight, from Hawaii to California, last weekend as part of its round-the-world trip. Flying had the chance to catch up with the Solar Impulse team at Moffett Federal Airfield in Mountain View, California, where the Si2 landed after the final Pacific leg of its journey. Check out […]

With all the electronic gadgets and accessories pilots fly with these days, climbing into the cockpit can be like stepping into an overgrown forest of cords and wires. That’s what makes Lightspeed’s new Tango wireless ANR headset so appealing. Hover over for description We flew with a pair and can report the sound quality is […]