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Military or civilian pilot, after a few years the differences fade.

Watch the massive turboprop cargo aircraft land as it transports the Orion crew module heat shield to Alabama.

We answer that question and more in this week’s Future of FLYING newsletter.

Hurricane Ian’s devastating impact on Florida and aviation has become apparent. The storm’s wrath was felt well outside its eyewall, as evidenced by the rash of severe weather—including at least one tornado—that ravaged part of Southeast Florida Tuesday night.

Hurricane Hunters are performing final tests on remote controlled drones that fly through the most dangerous parts of hurricanes.

The massive airship hangar from the 1930s at Moffett Federal Airfield will be restored by Google Planetary Ventures.

Often called the Achilles heel of the Lycoming engine, here’s how to keep that camshaft doing what it should.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Florida (FLYING) — The world’s most powerful rocket has made its way to the launchpad—with its sights set on the moon. NASA’s Artemis I rocket, including its Space Launch System (SLS), was unveiled to the public Thursday, sitting atop the agency’s massive crawler transporter. Hundreds of space enthusiasts lined up near the Vehicle […]

This past year has been one filled with heaps of stories of innovation and exploration, and more than a few challenges brought on by the pandemic in the world of aviation. As we jump into  2022, we anxiously await to see what the new year will bring.  Here are a few of the stories FLYING […]

Dark gray clouds scudded low overhead, pewter waves slapped Windbird’s hull as it heeled in a gust, and a fine, cold mist obscured the low black line on the horizon that defined our island destination, now 7 miles away. Given the sullen weather, you wouldn’t know it was July 5 if not for the steady stream […]