New Exhibit Openings 2025: Debut Aircraft, Temporary Displays & Dates
What’s new in 2025 (at a glance)
Smithsonian NASM (DC) reopened five renovated galleries on July 28 (Milestones of Flight refresh, Innovations, Futures in Space,...
Accessibility at Airshows: Parking, Seating & Services—A Veteran’s Guide That Actually Works
I’ve run crowd ops on 100,000-person flightlines, pushed a guest’s scooter through rain-soaked grass, and walked a dad with a service dog to shade...
How to Read NOTAMs, Runway Configs, and Wind for Spotting Days
Let's be honest, we've all been there. You pack your gear, drive an hour to the airport, and find the spotting perch perfectly aligned...
How to Survive Long-Haul Flights: Jet Lag, Sleep, Comfort
Long-haul flying doesn’t have to mean stumbling off the plane dehydrated, sleepless, and out of sync. With a little planning and a few science-backed...
How to Island Hop by Seaplane: Booking, Safety, and the Best Time to Go
The first time I dropped onto the lagoon in a Twin Otter, half the cabin cheered and the other half grabbed for cameras. I’ve...
How to Land on a Glacier: Performance Planning, Crevasse Checks, Survival Kit
I still remember my first proper glacier landing in a ski-equipped 180. The altimeter said “no sweat,” the air felt dense and cold, and...
Safety First in Alpine Soaring: A Veteran’s Guide to Airspace, Oxygen, and Terrain
Let me be clear: Alpine gliding is the most breathtaking flying you'll ever experience. I still get a thrill thinking about those elevator-like thermals,...
Helicopter Jungle Expeditions: How to Plan, Fly, and Survive Off-Grid
Helicopter jungle expeditions demand precision planning, disciplined flying, and serious respect for weather, wildlife, and terrain. This guide shows you how to plan routes,...
How to See the Nazca Lines and Petra by Air: Veteran Tips, Rules, and...
I’ve ferried light aircraft across South America and hopped air taxis in the Middle East, and two dawns still sit at the top of...
Coastal Flying: Navigating the World’s Most Beautiful Shorelines—From a pilot who’s scraped salt spray...
The first time I threaded California’s Big Sur in a 172, I remember easing along the cliffs at golden hour, kelp streaks sliding under...
