Cockpit Jumpseating: The Best Seat in the House

Working in aviation brings me some of the greatest experiences of my life. Few of them come close to being able to ride up front in airliners in the cockpit jumpseat.
by Phil Derner Jr.
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Why NYCAviation Uses The Weather Channel’s Winter Storm Naming System

NYCA uses The Weather Channel's winter storm naming system, much to the chagrin of Twitter users. Phil Derner explains why that is.
by Phil Derner Jr.
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New York Magazine's Hurricane Sandy cover, "The City and the Storm."

New York Mag’s Stunning Sandy Cover Was Shot From A Moving Helicopter

How photographer Iwan Baan captured Hurricane Sandy's Manhattan blackout in one photo.
by admin
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Plane Crashes: The Media S***storm

What message is the mainstream media sending to the public after an event like plane crash, and why?
by Phil Derner Jr.
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Your Role in the Hobby of Plane Spotting

Many people have a preconceived notion that taking photos of airliners is illegal, harmful, or dangerous. They couldn't be any more wrong.
by Phil Derner Jr.
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