With a new year comes the drive to do new things. This year, if you’re thinking that you’d like to travel more, we've got some great ideas for you. Whether you choose one, a few, or all, these are some great ideas to kick off your 2018 travel season! 5) Use more of your vacation [...]
According to the Aviation Safety Network, 2017 was the safest year ever for commercial aviation. Airliner accident statistics released on December 30, 2017, show that only a total of 10 fatal airliner accidents occurred. Those 10 accidents resulted in a total of 44 occupant fatalities and 35 persons on the ground. This data bears stark [...]
In 1955, the Swedish Air Force (Flygvapnet) introduced the first supersonic plane to Western Europe--the Saab 35 Draken. The highly-adaptable plane was initially produced for interceptive duties and took to the sky for the first time in 1955 before joining the Swedish Air Force in 1960. Saab manufactured 651 of the aircraft between 1955 and 1974. [...]
On the ground, we have traffic lights, designated lanes, stop signs, and turn signals, among other things, to help us navigate from point A to B safely. But in the sky? Well, as you know, there are no lanes or stop signs up there. Instead, there are radios and the folks who work in Air Traffic [...]
Have you forgotten about the “Real ID” Act of 2004? Well, the Federal Government hasn’t and a hard deadline is coming this year. In 2005, this controversial program passed into federal laws as a national set of standards ensuring all states' licenses verify identity documents the same way. On December 20, 2013, the Department of [...]
Not every fighter pilot was considered an ace during World War I, let alone the ace of aces. But for Eddie Rickenbacker, that’s precisely what he was. An Early Life (With a Purpose) Edward Vernon Rickenbacker was born on October 8, 1890 in Columbus, Ohio. His parents were German-speaking Swiss immigrants and he was the [...]
If you ask me, 2018 is off to a great start as far as the moon is concerned. Not only did we kick off the month with a spectacular supermoon, which came with some amazing photos of aircraft flying past the supermoon (some featured below), but we’re ending the month with another. The phenomenon hasn't [...]
In order for planes to fly safely and efficiently, they must go high into the sky; after all, they are airplanes. However, being 30,000-40,000 feet in the air isn't the best scenario for the people in the plane due to thinner air. Compensating for the difference in pressure from sea level to the sky through cabin [...]
What makes a plane a plane is the fact that it can fly. It needs to be piloted by someone, but that someone can be piloting the plane remotely. That’s the case with this week’s Plane of the Week: the MQ-1 Predator. Design and Development The MQ-1 Predator was designed in the 1990s with its [...]
When you take a commercial flight in the winter, you may encounter delays due to heavy snow, freezing rain, and other harsh weather conditions. However, weather like this doesn’t stop bush planes--especially in Alaska. Alaskan bush flying is a specialized area requiring pilots to navigate Alaska's wild mountains and roadless geography. Only the most experienced [...]
