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.
One Pilot’s View: Crosswind landings
In my book, all landings are crosswind landings, it’s just a matter of degree.
Picture of the Day: Flying family
Daniel Richardson submitted this photo and note: Flying family Daniel, Arisa, and Lily Richardson at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan, with a Cessna 172P Redhawk. Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the Day […]
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.
Retired pilot’s new novel takes flight
The book is the second in a trilogy.
Airshow pilot wraps up epic tour
“Everywhere I went, I felt hope and passion — people ready to fly again.”