Pilot Stories

Contrary to popular belief, ferry pilots aren’t brave. Bravery is being the only one who knows you’re afraid.

No matter how much you love to fly, 14 hours of flight in one day is a long time. That’s how long it took Cirrus pilot Matt Bergwall and me to return to California from Sun ‘n Fun.

Building general aviation in Ghana with Medicine on the Move

Reflections of a first solo flight, thousands of hours later

We take air bags and shoulder harnesses for granted on the ground

Explaining why we fly isn’t simple

When the mountain won’t come to you, fly to the mountain

Harsh weather destroys aircraft on display

Go behind the scenes on an air-to-air photo shoot of the new Found Expedition Bigfoot.

Latest industry statistics point to a pilot shortage that will dwarf those that came before