How Ya Doin’? Visiting Newark’s FAA Control Tower
Recently, we had the opportunity to visit the air traffic control tower at Newark Liberty International Airport. Here's a look at how they do things in one of the nations busiest control towers.
Approaches: Pilots Are Still Flying ‘Em!
In a day when the flight deck is filled with automation, pilots love the opportunity to grab the controls and navigate their airplane to a challenging yet safe landing.
ATC Audio: NTSB Investigating Sleeping Air Traffic Controller at Reagan National Airport
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board has opened an investigation after the sole air traffic controller at Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport fell asleep on duty.
On This Day in Aviation History: February 8th
Freddie Laker founds Laker Airways, the FAA retires Amelia Earhart's aircraft registration, the first Boeing 247 takes flight, the crashes of Independent Air 1851 in 1989 and Eastern Air Lines 663 in 1965 and more...
August 8th in Aviation History: Wright Flyer’s First Europe Flight
Wright Flyer makes its first public flight, a small plane and a sightseeing helicopter collide over the Hudson River, and more...