Pilots

FLYING has obtained video of the incident that got this social media star in trouble with the FAA. What does it really show?

Do you remember learning to write? You probably picked up the pencil without thinking about it—and that established your dominant hand. It was just how you were. If you were left-handed, you quickly realized that you had a challenge ahead of you—most of the world is right-handed and in some cultures there is pressure for […]

A petition by Republic Airways to the FAA asking for an exemption to the 1,500 total time rule for the airline transport pilot (ATP) certificate is generating a strong negative response from the flight school and airline community.  The request for exemption was sent to the FAA last month. The airline alleges that its Leadership […]

From our partners at Jet It. In today’s job market, pilots are at the helm of their careers. According to Raymond James analyst Savanthi Syth, domestic airlines have more than 13,000 pilot positions to fill this year and in 2023.  The Upshot: Pilots Have Their Pick of Postings  So why is fractional jet ownership company […]

Women in Aviation International, and family and friends of the World War II pilots honored them for their service alongside their fellow military aviators.

Top Gun was not the first aviation movie to inspire future aviators. Aviation as a plot device is as old as motion pictures themselves. We’ve selected a few vintage films that set the bar for aviation movies to come, sometimes because of the direction, sometimes because of the storylines, stars or production technique. Get the […]

A destination wedding provides a chance to reconnect with people with shared experiences.

Q: I started flight lessons and put in several hours years ago. I would like to complete my certificate and buy an airplane. Three and 1/2 years ago, I had open-heart surgery, and I’m on medication for diabetes (I should be going off this medication soon). I radically changed my diet, and I am in […]

Recent high-profile cases underline the importance of knowing the law before an incident happens.

Despite lack of representation in pilot training, USAF C-130 pilot Capt. Thessa Washington persevered to become one of only two Black pilots in her unit.