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Al Haynes, Hero Pilot From United Flight 232 Crash, Has Died
A beloved figure in aviation and beyond, Haynes headed the flight crew of a disabled airliner in a real life and death drama.
Going Direct: Why NBC‘s Coverage Of Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Crash NTSB Report Should Embarrass Them
The news organization’s reading of the preliminary report claims the NTSB said something it most assuredly did not.
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Crash: How Close To Catastrophe Was It?
Plus, a troubling observation from the crew about the plane. But what does it all mean?
Cutest Aviation Photo Ever?
We might be a little biased, okay, a lot! But this one plucked our heartstrings something fierce. Check it out!
On Video, Guy Ditches Plane In Pacific”¦ Suspicions Run Rampant
The ditching, after a claimed engine failure, was captured on video both before and after splashdown. But the pilot has a history, including criminal charges, in his background.
It’s Not Easy Flying In Greenland
Greenland is truly a treasure of the North Atlantic but best if viewed in sometimes-friendly summer.
Going Direct: Not So Fast: Do Small Plane Pilots Make A Deal With The Devil?
A recent piece in Air Facts Journal discussed the significant risk we pilots assume in flying small planes. I don’t feel that way, and I’m guessing you don’t either. Are we deceiving ourselves?
Three New Orleans Legends Die In Plane Crashes
The well-known Louisiana personalities perished in two separate crashes.