Flying in Hell: Providing Air Support Following The Deepwater Horizon Explosion
A Gulf of Mexico oil well blowout led to a massive air response. The flying was harrowing.
Pilot Stories
Enjoy pilot stories? Our Pilot Talk section is full of informative and entertaining flying tales from accomplished pilot authors.
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Crew Members Need To Speak Up In The Cockpit
The most useless warning is one that never gets made.
Inexperienced Pilots Experience Sheer Horror During Flight
Inexpierence, inadequate planning and some bad luck lead to near disaster.
Good Decision-Making Is A Must For Pilots
You’re a great pilot. Your decision-making is terrible.
Plane on Fire On The Runway
What happens when disaster strikes and the response is’¦ let’s just say, less than stellar?
Looking For Other Planes And Avoiding Mid-Air Collisions
Mid-air collisions are rare and becoming more so with electronic TCAS systems, but every pilot should know how to look for other traffic
Plane & Pilot‘s Guide to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018
Our roundup of essential information for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018.
IFR Approaches To Minimums
The purpose of IFR is to land where no VFR pilot can. Surprisingly, it’s a rare opportunity.
The Downwind Turn: Hazard Or Fiction?
The turn from headwind to tailwind concerns many pilots. Should it?
Plane Facts: The Oldest Everything in Aviation
Cool and interesting facts about old planes, airports, and more.
