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Scenic trips over the mountains out west often require creative flight planning. The smaller the aircraft, the more “scenic” the trip. That’s the whole point, so not worrying about how long it takes to make the final destination goes a long way to lighten the risk burden. Then, go in good weather to enjoy the […]

The Artemis I team is stopping to take every precaution for the rocket’s final major test.

Blue Origin is set to launch its next crewed mission, NS-20, featuring an all-civilian passenger crew. The launch, scheduled for Thursday morning, will mark the 20th spaceflight for the New Shepard missions. It was originally slated for Tuesday but was postponed due to forecasted high winds. Jeff Bezos’ commercial space company has set many records throughout […]

Finally, after more than a decade of planning, designing, building, and testing, NASA’s Artemis I rocket, dubbed Space Launch System (SLS), began rolling out of its gigantic Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) Thursday at Florida’s Kennedy Space Center. Destination: Launch Pad Complex 39B.

The FAA does require the training for operating certain types of pressurized aircraft.

Thursday night, SpaceX held its first Starship update since 2020, featuring its owner, Elon Musk, who took the stage in front of the towering rocket in Boca Chica, Texas. During the event, Musk shared SpaceX’s vision for the next few years, including:  Raptor engine development A new production and launch site at Cape Canaveral The […]

Knowing the standard temperature in aviation can help pilots navigate the skies safely and understand how the atmosphere and temperature impact flight.

High-altitude load-hauling T182T has oxygen system, Garmin NXi avionics, new interior

Sitting in seat 34F of a 737 MAX-9, I’m leafing through the dog-eared inflight magazine. It makes a big fuss about the airline’s offerings. Wi-Fi onboard, A/C power, luxurious first-class (in which I am not seated, alas). What isn’t advertised? Unexpected aerial thrill rides. Who would’ve guessed violent maneuvers weren’t big sales movers for the […]

Opinions vary on how much special treatment and gear dogs need when flying in GA aircraft.