The Noisy, Sweaty Hell of Small Planes
I spent the better part of five years immersed in general aviation. Frankly, as I see it, those are 1,500 hours that I’m never getting back.
Iran Shot Down American Drone Plane, Claims Iran
The Iranian military on Sunday claimed it had shot down a U.S. reconnaissance drone in the country's east near the border with Afghanistan, although U.S. and NATO officials believe it may have crashed by itself.
United Airlines to Recall 600 Furloughed Pilots
On Thursday morning, United Airlines announced that by the end of 2013, all furloughed pilots will be recalled, totaling nearly 600. United says they are ending the furloughs in order to address the airline’s future staff...
Always a Kid: First Time On A 747
Flying, at least commercially, is sort of humdrum for me these days. I guess that when you fly at least four times a month for two years, the magic of rocketing through the sky five miles up in a chair wears off. It doesn’t h...
Rough Luv: Two Southwest Birds Clip Wings in Detroit
Two Southwest 737s clip wings while pushing back from their gates at Detroit Metro Airport.