Myths and misconceptions surround the job of a pilot. While Hollywood often glamorizes the cockpit, the day-to-day reality is far more complex and human. From assumptions about who’s in the cockpit to ...

The first officer or copilot is second in command to the captain and assists in flight preparations and the operation of the ...

New commercial drone pilots must assemble a comprehensive basic kit, as neglecting essential gear beyond the drone can jeopardize professional assignments. A beginner drone kit should include a ...

What if there was a way to fulfill your dreams of taking to the skies behind the controls of an aircraft without the certificate? It turns out, through some clever engineering and extensive testing, a ...

If you've ever looked up at the night sky at the sound of a passing plane, you may have noticed a small blinking red light. That's called an anti-collision beacon, and while it might seem minor from ...

If you were wondering whether U.S. Air Force fighter pilots use the same type of jet, the answer is yes. After earning USAF pilot wings in Undergraduate Pilot Training (flying the T-38 Talon), and ...

In commercial aviation, Boeing and Airbus dominate the market. For commercial pilots, this duopoly means that there is a very high chance that they will be flying one of the big two's aircraft at some ...

When airlines are in serious financial trouble, they start furloughing pilots. Airbus is working to transform the desperate measure of reducing operations costs into a sales pitch for its planes. The ...

Today, the Japan Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry suspended a 59-year-old captain and 56-year-old co-pilot for drinking 3 times more than the Japan Airline’s acceptable level the ...