2012 Alaska Airlines Copper River Cook-Off
Blue Collar on a White Shirt
When an oil pressure gauge starts to move in flight, pilots use both colors of their collar and open up several learned skills at once.
The Heroics of Captain Sully and the “Miracle on the Hudson”
As the public understands it, Sully saved 155 lives through nerves of steel and superhuman flying skills. The truth isn’t quite so romantic.
Are Airplane Seats Sturdy Enough for Overweight America? The Cost of Safety vs. Fuel
The 60-year-old FAA weight standard for airliner seats seems outdated relative to America's expanding waistlines, but is that reason enough for an update?
Coast Guard Chopper Forced to Land After Pilots Flashed with Laser
A Coast Guard MH-65C Dolphin helicopter in California was forced to make a precautionary landing Thursday night at their hangar after someone illuminated the crew with a laser, the U.S. Coast Guard said Friday.
August 8th in Aviation History: Wright Flyer’s First Europe Flight
Wright Flyer makes its first public flight, a small plane and a sightseeing helicopter collide over the Hudson River, and more...