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,...
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...
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,...
The Best Month for Hot Air Balloon Rides—From a pilot who’s chased dawn air...
The first time I climbed into a balloon basket at 5:15 a.m., the ground crew handed me a coffee and whispered the only forecast...
Best Lie-Flat Seats 2025: Suites with Doors on U.S. Carriers
If you’re hunting for a true “hotel room in the sky” on a U.S. airline in 2025, here’s the short version: yes, you can...
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 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...
Chasing the Dawn: A Pilot’s Favorite Sunrise Stories
For those who’ve ever dreamed of flying through the heavens, few experiences can match the magic of sunrise flying. The cockpit view at dawn...
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...
