Weather, Engines, Terrain: Pilot Calls in the Toughest Minutes
Why pilots train for “the toughest minutes”
Ask any captain and they’ll tell you: routine flights are won during planning; tough flights are won in...
Great Lakes Aviation Heritage 2025: Factories, Fields, Flying Boats—A Veteran’s Weeklong Loop
I’ve done this circuit more times than I can count—sometimes ferrying a 172, sometimes just road-tripping with a thermos and an old sectional in...
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...
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...
Exploring the World’s Most Remote Airstrips
For those with a thirst for adventure and a fascination with aviation, the world's most remote airstrips offer an unparalleled thrill. These isolated landing...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
