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 the Best Time to Go
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 off wheel pants and tiptoed around marine fog
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...