Discover the thrill of Alaskan aviation as we journey to the Last Frontier, exploring rugged terrain and unique backcountry ...

The Diamond DA42-VI is a highly improved twin-engine aircraft featuring 21 enhancements, including an 88-pound weight reduction without requiring costly recertification. It is powered by Diamond's ...

The McDonnell X-85 Goblin was developed from prototype to jet-powered hot rod in no time at all during the Cold War era. (U.S. Air Force photo) The McDonnell XF-85 Goblin was a unique "parasite ...

Florida is presented as a "pilot's playground" offering abundant adventure, community, and opportunities for aviators. The state provides diverse flying experiences, allowing pilots to rapidly ...

The Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation (JRBAF) has purchased 136 acres of private land (an "inholding") surrounded by Plumas National Forest in California. JRBAF plans to develop this ...

The Custer CCW-5 Channel Wing was a unique aircraft design, described as a "successful failure," that delivered on the promise of exceptional Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) capabilities. Willard ...

Captain Dale "Snort" Snodgrass, a legendary former F-14 Tomcat pilot and Top Gun instructor, defines "the right stuff" as an intuitive ability to excel and anticipate in complex aerial maneuvers, ...

The Phoenix Lights refer to widespread UFO sightings on March 13, 1997, and again in 2008, where hundreds in Arizona and Nevada reported strange V-shaped or arc-shaped lights in the night sky. The ...

Early in the days of jet fighters, rumors started circulating about a Grumman F11F Tiger that shot itself down. Is that even possible, though? Photo By U.S. Navy, Public Domain, Via Wikimedia Commons.

The Lockheed P-38 Lightning, a high-performance fighter, suffered from a mysterious mid-flight issue where it would lose control and dive at high speeds, leading to pilot losses despite initial ...

The Luscombe Model 8 Silvaire, first introduced in 1937, evolved from early models with 50-65 hp engines to post-war all-metal versions featuring 90 hp engines. With over 7,100 units produced across ...