Flying Staff

PC flight simulators are excellent for sharpening our skills, but with one glaring exception: The artificial ATC communications included with the software just isn’t up to the task of providing a realistic flight experience. I didn’t really understand how important this was until I recently had the chance to fly X-Plane 10 using something remarkably […]

Piper celebrates its 75th birthday with a fly-in to remember. Check out the aircraft that turned out for the event.

As Congress works to integrate drones into American airspace, questions and concerns surrounding the UAVs abound.

After decades of hard work, many Commanders are getting a make-over.

Check out all the aircraft and cutting-edge technology that made the trip to Orlando for this year’s NBAA convention.

Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc on the nation’s air travel system.

The Gulfstream G280 has come into its own, bringing with it a variety of revolutionary features to the midsize bizjet class.

Here’s a closer look at the Active Technology Load Alleviation System.

While other areas of the market have slumped, refurb programs like Xtra from Hawker Beechcraft are going strong.

What happened to the balloon after Baumgartner’s leap? Is Baumgartner a pilot? Does a human body make a sonic boom? We investigate the answers to these questions and more.