The Perlan Project
With no form of motive power on the nose or wings, you might expect gliders to have limited altitude capability …
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With no form of motive power on the nose or wings, you might expect gliders to have limited altitude capability …
Some places were simply meant for pilots …
I could see sky and roof line where they should have been hidden from sight by branches …
It was almost surreal standing on the ramp and realizing that the flight I had just finished began two years …
By now you know about the FAA’s fascination with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) testing for pilots and controllers …
No doubt you’ve heard about the light-sport aircraft (LSA) category and the sport-pilot (SP) rule. Let’s …
It’s not often you get to meet a legend …
On a spring morning several years ago, I was doing touch-and-goes in my Extra, flying the rust off …
Like many pilots who often consort with non-aviators, I’m frequently asked the same questions regarding general aviation, especially …
Spending time with Bob Hoover is an experience that’s forever treasured by anyone who has ever had the opportunity …
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