There are three competing theories to explain the use of the word “cockpit” as the name for the nerve center of an airplane.
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Searching my past while flying over Moosehead Lake
I don’t really need a reason to go looking for a general aviation flight when I am on vacation. But when I can come up with one, it makes the flight more interesting.
New children’s book tells tale of record-setting pilot
Fly, Girl, Fly! tells the story of Shaesta Waiz, the youngest woman and first Afghan-American to fly solo around the world in a single-engine airplane.
Seeing is believing
Maybe it’s time to see how our passion for flight could improve our world.
WINGS: Pin it on the pilot
You can still earn WINGS pins, thanks to Avemco.
One Pilot’s View: Crosswind landings
In my book, all landings are crosswind landings, it’s just a matter of degree.
WINGS: The bottom line
What’s better than saving money while flying? Winning money. And you can do both in the FAA’s WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program.
Flight Gear Charging Cables made for the cockpit
“Inferior charging cables can tangle, break, and even cause interference with avionics.”
Logbook: A 3,200 mile flight with the family
A pilot makes a 3,200 mile trip with his wife and kids that includes more than a few in-flight issues.