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Pilot Talk
Tales of wisdom and adventure from our talented columnists.
Lessons From Flying Aid To Les Cayes, Haiti
Can small planes really help when catastrophe hits? Maybe …
A Pilot’s Views From The Jump Seat
The hardest part of the job is the commute, though it can give you some alarming insights into how airline …
NTSB Finds Wealth Of Failures Leading To Boeing B-17 Crash In Connecticut
The crash on a living flight experience mission killed seven and made national headlines …
COVID-19 And Your Medical Certificate
The effects of the disease can vary greatly but, in many cases, can call into question a pilot’s fitness …
Funny And Unforgettable Flying Memories
We fly because we love it, but along the way, we gather no shortage of memories, some of them sweet …
The Curious Case Of The Man Who Fell On London From A Plane
Who was it that fell from on high in 2019 and nearly landed on a Londoner in the process? And …
Reconnecting With An Old Friend In A Super Cub
Two old flying buddies add a new chapter to a great old book …
Ferrying For Television
A trip across the North Atlantic in a new Piper Malibu was just the beginning of the fun …
Is COVID-19 Still A Threat To Aviation?
Let me start by saying that I’m sick of writing about the pandemic. It’s been a year and …
A WASP Went Missing In A P-51 In 1944. Not A Trace Has Been Found.
MYSTERY
Nearly 40 WASPs died in service during World War II, but only one went missing in action (MIA). What …
Nearly 40 WASPs died in service during World War II, but only one went missing in action (MIA). What …
