A Story of Comforting a Fearful Flier
First Officer Brian tells a story of a sports celebrity seeking some pre-flight comfort due to his fear of taking to the skies. What'd Brian tell him?
Automation Myths: Do Planes Really Fly Themselves?
Flying is mysterious, and information is hard to come by. If the “experts” say automatic planes are possible, then why not?
Is Flying in Africa Unsafe?
Aviation in Africa has a poor reputation for safety, but many African nations are stepping up efforts to improve flight safety in the continent.
Harrowing Accident Exposes Hudson River Corridor’s Flaws—and Beauty
A pilot explores the history of aviation accidents over the Hudson River corridor and the rarity of mid-air collisions.
Cockpit Fire Forces United 757 to Make Emergency Landing
A small fire broke out in the cockpit of a United Airlines flight to Los Angeles about 30 minutes after taking of from New York JFK Sunday evening, forcing the Boeing 757 to make an emergency landing at Washington Dulles.