Legendary Aviation Photographer Jim Koepnick’s Portraits of Flight
A gifted air-to-air and fly-in photographer, Koepnick has over the years gotten the chance to train his lens on some remarkable people …
Pilot Talk
Tales of wisdom and adventure from our talented columnists.
It Was 100 Years Ago Today That Bessie Coleman, America’s First Black Female Pilot, Got Her Certificate
After going to France to get her license, she came back home and immediately began making a difference …
Facts About Midair Collisions
Near-Midair Collisions Reported Each Year: Approximately 200
Actual Collisions: Between 15 and 25
Fatal: 70%
Distance From Airport Most …
Actual Collisions: Between 15 and 25
Fatal: 70%
Distance From Airport Most …
Cessna 172 Skyhawk Crash in Mekoryuk, Alaska Leaves One Injured
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff in gusting wind conditions …
A Caravan With Seoul
Cessna’s multitalented Caravan utility model can fly pretty much any mission you can imagine …
Piper PA28 Propeller Strikes Pilot in Wilmington, Delaware
Piper PA28
Wilmington, Delaware/Injuries: 1 Serious
A witness reported seeing the pilot walking around his airplane while his …
Wilmington, Delaware/Injuries: 1 Serious
A witness reported seeing the pilot walking around his airplane while his …
Sweeping Changes in Drone Regulations and How They Will Affect Pilots
The broad reform of the regs will impact many unpiloted aerial vehicle operators. But did they go far enough in …
Mysteries Of Flight: Flying Tiger Flight 739 Disappearance
The Super Connie went missing over a remote tract of open ocean. Sinister theories abound. But what really happened …
After The Accident: GoPro Helps NTSB Determine Extra 300 Crash Cause
The digital cam was lost for two years, but once it was found, it helped inform the NTSB’s conclusions …
Backcountry Flying Revolution
The biggest growth sector in light aviation is wilderness flying. Here’s how this once-niche segment became a movement …
Plane & Pilot Survey: Electric Flight: Would You Rather Fight Than Switch?
Take our short survey to let us know just how you feel about a new technology …
