As an aspiring aviator, obtaining a pilot's license is the holy grail that unlocks the skies. However, the path to becoming a licensed pilot is often fraught with bureaucratic turbulence and administrative headwinds. If you're not careful, you might end up...
Becoming a pilot is an aspiration that ignites a flame of excitement and adventure in the hearts of many. Whether you seek the thrill of soaring through the skies or the allure of professional aviation, obtaining a pilot's license opens a...
The YF-16 #2 at the unveiling ceremony on Jun. 1, 2024. (Image credit: Gherardo Fontana @gfontana767) It took 4 years and over 10,000 hours of volunteer work to get the YF-16 #72-01568 to its original appearance. On Saturday, June 1, 2024,...
Embarking on the journey to acquire a pilot's license is an exhilarating experience. Whether your aspirations lie in navigating the skies for recreational pursuits or pursuing a career in aviation, the path to becoming a licensed pilot is filled with challenges...
View of the USS Bataan from across the West Side Highway in Manhattan, NY. Large crowds waited on long lines to board ship during Fleet Week NYC 2024. (All images, credit: Author) The USS Bataan recently sailed into New York City...
Instructors, learner pilots, and DPEs alike will need to brush up on the new Airman Certification Standards (ACS) and a couple of Practical Test Standards (PTS) that went into effect nearly across the board May 31. The two unaffected categories are...
Are you working on your instrument rating? You’ll want to get the latest edition of The Instrument Pilot Oral Exam Guide from Aviation Supplies and Academics written by Jason Blair, a designated pilot examiner and frequent contributor to FLYING and Plane...
Embarking on the journey to obtain a pilot license is a thrilling and transformative experience that unlocks a world of adventure and career opportunities. Whether you aspire to navigate the skies as a professional or simply yearn to experience the freedom...
Screengrab of the video footage from the quadcopter UAV seconds before it strikes the Magura V5 USV. (Image credit: Telegram). This is possibly the first documented case of a strike with an FPV drone targeting an unmanned surface vehicle. May 30,...
Reno, Nevada, has been home to the world’s fastest motorsport since 1964. Each September, it becomes the one place on the globe where all types of aircraft compete in a daring test of airplane and pilot, racing for gold in the...