The author heading out on his first solo flight shortly after his 16th birthday, which is a story in and of itself.
Pilot Talk
Tales of wisdom and adventure from our talented columnists.
The Kindness Of Strangers, Aviation Edition
Whether it’s a float picker’s unexpected lift or a lucky ride on a rainy Anchorage night, simple, or …
Why Do Pilots Sit In The Left Seat?
There must be a good reason for it, right? There is, and we tracked it down …
Five Things That People Got Totally Wrong About General Aviation
Light GA has been around for more than 100 years now, which is something of a miracle considering all the …
Facts About Refueling Airplanes
First Successful Aerial Refueling: 1921
Altitude Accomplished: 1,000 feet
Gallons Transferred: 5
Transfer Method: Wingwalking, plane hopping
Refueling Hoses …
Altitude Accomplished: 1,000 feet
Gallons Transferred: 5
Transfer Method: Wingwalking, plane hopping
Refueling Hoses …
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021: It’s Happening!
The first Oshkosh we’ve ever waited two years for is about to come true. Here’s why it will …
Commuter Craft Innovator Experimental Test Flight Accident
A prototype of the composite canard aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff on a flight test that never should have happened …
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 …
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 …
