Embarking on the journey to become a pilot is an exhilarating adventure that unfolds in multiple stages. The path to earning a pilot license involves rigorous training, assessments, and a profound understanding of aviation principles. This comprehensive guide will illuminate the...
A computer-generated illustration from Kongsberg showing a pair of F-35s releasing JSM/NSMs. (Image credit: Kongsberg) F-35A Expands Strike Capabilities with New JSM (Joint Strike Missile) Contract. American F-35As will soon be able to undertake long-range stand-off anti-surface strikes as the US...
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...
Today’s bargain unlocks off-airport and backcountry adventures for less than the price of many Cessna 150s. One of the most popular experimental aircraft available, the Kitfox is a robust, 2-place, fabric-covered taildragger with exceptional short-field capability, and this 1997 Model 4-1200...