Flying Legend Chuck Yeager Dead at 97
The first pilot to fly supersonic, Yeager’s accomplishments went far beyond that famous first.
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The first pilot to fly supersonic, Yeager’s accomplishments went far beyond that famous first.
Let L 23 Super Blanik Moose, Wyoming/Injuries: 2 Fatal The pilot and one passenger departed on a sightseeing tour flight in the glider. After being released from the tow airplane about 13,800 ft mean sea level (msl), the glider pilot proceeded to fly over a national park near mountainous terrain. A video recording of the […]
No one seriously injured in what appears to be a mechanical failure.
A big, in-person winter airshow in progress, a bad AD on Piper wing spars, virtual goodness from Microsoft, virtual country music for jet pilots, and much more.
The best flying buddy imaginable.
A couple brings home their new taildragger for the first time. Wait ’til you see this landing.
A midair collision can happen so fast and unexpectedly, you could quite literally never know what hit you. Here’s how I got lucky.
The San Antonio Flight Standards District Office terminated a popular examiner, and when its claimed reasons were made public, area pilots were outraged.
What a low missed approach looks like’¦ and a camera that you’re probably going to want after seeing this video.
The news on the FAA’s final AD on PA-28s and PA-32s could be costly. Here’s why it’s a no-brainer, though.