Get Your Pilot License Becoming a pilot is an exhilarating dream for many. Whether you aspire to soar through the skies for a career or simply experience the freedom of flight, obtaining a pilot license is the first step towards making...
Imagine the exhilaration of soaring through the clouds, witnessing breathtaking aerial landscapes, and experiencing the freedom of flight. The path to becoming a pilot is filled with challenges and rewards, but it's an adventure that will ignite your passion and transform...
Obtaining a pilot license is an exciting journey that opens the door to the skies, allowing you to pilot aircraft. The process varies depending on the country and the type of license you’re seeking (e.g., Private Pilot License (PPL), Commercial Pilot...
Some of the images of the J-15D appeared recently on State TV CCTV and Weibo. (Images via @RupprechtDeino) The PLAN certainly needs a supersonic carrier-borne EW jet like the US’s EA-18G Growler. The J-15D, an EW (Electronic Warfare) prototype variant of...
When Zenith Aircraft CEO Sebastien Heintz invited me to attend the company’s annual homecoming event at its Missouri headquarters at the Mexico Memorial Airport (KMYJ) in September, he didn’t know I’d been eyeing the company’s designs covetously for over two years—long...
A screen grab of the beginning of the drone footage that appeared on Bilibili in March 2024. (Image source: Weibo/Telegram/X) A drone was able to fly close to aircraft carriers and warships at Yokosuka Naval Base, exposing security failures, while person...
Of all the gadgetry in airplane cockpits, the magnetic compass is probably the least regarded, least used, and least understood. And yet, it deserves understanding and respect, because it is often the most steadily reliable navigational reference we have. Often referred...
The insets show where Hotel Rössli, in picturesque Unterbach, is located. (Image created by The Aviationist, using Google Maps, Hotel Rössli and USAF images) A century-old hotel in Unterbach, Switzerland, has become the focus of American intelligence due to its proximity...
For today’s bargain, we travel north to Ontario, Canada, where a well-sorted 1964 Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee Cruiser awaits. Despite the 140 in the model name, this Cherokee features a Lycoming O-320-E3D that provides an additional 10-20 horsepower for more spritely performance...
Building an aviation library is a fantastic endeavor for a pilot of any level. In fact, the one thing that all pilots quickly learn is that the education process never really ends in the world of aviation. Therefore, a solid reference...