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 in 2025: Jet Lag, Sleep, and Comfort (from a road-weary aviation lifer)
I’ve flown enough red-eyes and ultra-long-hauls to know the difference between stepping off an airplane ready to present—and stumbling into baggage claim like a...
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...