A peek into the past unveils the story of how two World War II heroes brought their magic to the Globe Swift after the war.
Flying
A Look at Fatal Accidents in 2023 by Age Group
Of the 184 fatal accidents in 2023, 46.7% were with pilots between the ages of 60 and 79.
U.S. Winners of Young Artists Contest Revealed
The first, second, and third-place winners in each category will now advance to the international judging round at the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, to compete against artists from around the world.
Why Fly
A new book “Why Fly: Seeking Awe, Healing and Our True Selves in the Sky” has been released by Bloomsbury Publishing.
Four Seriously Injured When Fuel Starvation Leads to Accident
Probable Cause: The pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power on the left engine due to fuel starvation.
Picture of the Day: Guess I’ll Wait a Bit Longer
Dean Heistad submitted this photo and note: “Fog on departure presents a risk I’m unwilling to take. I’ll wait another hour for sunrise, fog to burn off, and safety to increase exponentially!”
Why I Love Tailwheel Flying
I’ve long believed tailwheel flying is more than just a gear configuration. It is a discipline, a mindset, and in many ways its own culture within aviation.
Aviation Fuel Prices Up Sharply in March
The Southeast saw the biggest jump in prices for 100LL, with the Southwest and Hawaii not far behind.
FAA Releases Report on Pilot Training Modernization With Only a 10-Day Comment Period
The unusually short comment period means that action is required now to make sure your voice is heard.