The B-17 is more than just an airplane. It is a monument to a time in history where freedom itself hung in the balance. So much so that an entire generation of young men left their homes to fight both in...
How to Choose the Best Flight Route for Training Choosing the best flight route for training is an essential step for aspiring pilots and aviation enthusiasts. It involves more than just selecting a destination; it requires careful planning to ensure that...
How to Choose the Best Flight Route for Training Choosing the best flight route for training is a crucial decision for aspiring pilots and aviation enthusiasts. Whether you’re a budding pilot looking to log flight hours or an experienced aviator seeking...
With new aircraft prices starting at nearly $500,000 and very easily topping $1 million, prospective owners with modest budgets often feel resigned to owning and flying airplanes that are many decades old. Look hard enough, however, and there are some less-common...
The Role of Flight Instructors in Pilot Development When aspiring pilots take to the skies for the first time, they are guided by the experienced hands and insightful teachings of flight instructors. The impact of a skilled flight instructor on a...
Not long after the FAA announced their new medical deferral process, which includes instant initial denials for pilots who might have originally received a deferral, 14 organizations, including AOPA, ALPA, and EAA, united to send a letter requesting that Dr. Susan...
Aviation medical exams are stressful enough without any additional complications. But the FAA has just upped the ante, as a result of 2024’s reauthorization act. These complications could impact pilots with conventional medicals, those flying under BasicMed, as well as sport...
The Eurofighter Consortium has awarded BAE Systems a contract worth £133 million to further develop its Striker II Helmet Mounted Display (HMD). BAE Systems announced on Dec. 11, 2024, that it has been awarded a new £133 million contract to further...
Conceived as revolutionary and advanced naval fighter, its design fueled by the rapid advancement in aviation technology at the time, the Vought XF5U project promised a highly efficient and tough aircraft with amazing capabilities and flying characteristics. The V-173 Pancake Prototype...
Rolls-Royce has announced that its new F130 engine has successfully passed the Critical Design Review (CDR) phase, progressing toward production. Rolls-Royce has successfully completed F130 engine Critical Design Review (CDR), clearing the way for final development, test, and production efforts to...