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Ghost Blimp
After a coastal patrol for Japanese submarines, a Navy blimp drifts inland and crash-lands near San Francisco. But first responders found the control car empty.
Ever Land At The Wrong Airport? It‘s An Easier Mistake Than You Think
FAAST Blast newsletter updates FAA’s safety efforts on ’wrong-surface’ gaffes
Air Racing Goes Electric!
Unlike more conventional uses for airplanes, air racing is a natural for electric power. Here’s why the developers of new racing classes believe they have a winner on their hands.
A Short Flight Home Takes A Heart-Stopping Detour
Mooney pilot shoehorns it onto a freeway overpass after losing power on takeoff
Here’s What’s Wrong With The Future of Flight As Imagined By Silicon Valley
There are physical, safety and quality of life barriers to the future growth of air transport that high-tech fails to understand or is actively ignoring.
Top Gun Trailer Recreated Scene-By-Scene In Lego!
You’ll lose your mind when you see this spectacular recreation of the Hollywood version
Night Flying Tips From The Night Owls
The rocks are just as hard at night as during the day. Here are some tips to avoid them.
Plane & Pilot Photo of The Week for February 26, 2021
The engine came apart on departure, with parts raining down on Denver suburbs