Pilots

The view is from on high. It is hard to believe you are even moving. The engines are so far behind you that they produce but a whisper. Richard Rolland sits to my right in the FO’s seat, flicking a few switches and acting all the while as if I’m doing the flying. We’re in […]

How my confreres come up with ideas for their columns I have no idea, but the process is probably more studied and logical than mine. This may seem oblique, but I’ve been thinking about propellers since recently deciding it was time to quit talking and take action. So I presented myself at ­”Mother’s,” a tattoo […]

As a result of the speculative theories regarding the disappearance of Malaysia Flight 370, the subject of cameras and streaming data from the cockpit has been re-energized. But why? And for what purpose? The obvious answer is to monitor cockpit activities in the event a situation arises. But what kind of situation? A terrorist event? […]

Sunshine! It feels so foreign, so exotic, and so wonderful! I know that you are comfortably ensconced in the warm embrace of summer, but back here in late April, the upper Midwest is just now escaping the clutches of a memorably brutal winter. My home airport, Airlake, is bursting to life from its sleepy state […]

The IFR Proficiency Center that was a popular draw at EAA AirVenture in July will be making a repeat appearance this fall at Flying Aviation Expo in Palm Springs, California. An offshoot of the IMC Club and sponsored by Jeppesen, Hartzell, Redbird Flight Simulation, EAA and Flying, the Proficiency Center at Aviation Expo will feature […]

The Commemorative Air Force is putting on the inaugural CAF World War II Air Expo with an impressive lineup of World War II airplanes October 3 to 5 at its new headquarters at the Dallas Executive Airport in Texas. In addition to the static display of airplanes, the non-profit organization will provide rides in several […]

The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida, has achieved the highest level of accreditation in the area with the introduction of a new degree program — Ph.D. in Human Factors. The university claims the degree makes it the only school in the country to offer a full range of degrees in Human Factors: […]

A new 3D display of the Wright Flyer, credited as the airplane that achieved the first powered flight in December 1903 at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, has been added to the downtown campus of the Smithsonian Institution. The Wright Flyer was scanned using a 3D laser, which produces a highly detailed and accurate image of […]

Early bird registration for the Flying Aviation Expo this October 31 through November 2 in sunny Palm Springs, California, runs through August 29, with show passes available until then for as little as $35. In addition, those registering early will be entered to win a Bose A20 headset in a giveaway. The expo, sponsored by […]

In remote regions of the world, general aviation serves as a vital tool for countless people who rely on the life-saving transportation it provides. Flying enthusiast Peter Neal gives us a closer glimpse into the types of incredible missions aviation makes possible with this video footage of service flights to the Borneo Jungle. Check it […]