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The shorter the flight, the busier the pilots. I used to fly from Flying Cloud (FCM) to Minneapolis (MSP) all the time.

"Solstice" is Latin for "sun stands still." Summer officially begins June 20 at 2051 GMT (1451 MDT). It's when the sun hits the

This is the Blohm und Voss NV138MS Sea Dragon with a Directional Wireless Installation. The aircraft was designed in the 1930s but was

Some days are just more turbulent than others! My worst turbulence day was Denver-Cancun-Denver. Turbulence wasn't worse than moderate, but it lasted the entire

If I asked you to pick the most iconic airplane, what would you choose? I'd pick the B747. Maybe the Concorde? The C-172

I love James Bond's...neckties. Gentlemen, I appreciate you being able to tie one. When I first started flying at the airlines, I was

Happy Labor Day to all of you laboring today!

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Anxiety. And as the fuel leaves the tanker, it will rise as the aircraft lowers...

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Which airport has the most runways? Chicago O'Hare has 8, Dallas/Ft Worth 7, and Denver 6. However, Denver also has the longest runways

We can't just blame the men...this time. It's not just the "culture barrier." It's too easy to blame that. I've been a pilot

There's a fine line in the pronunciation of a particular aircraft manufacturer started in Germany by Anthony Fokker...

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Pilot Ray Hanna will make you laugh today...

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Some aircraft are just better. Grandpa Buff. Keith Richards and Willy Nelson will be performing at the ceremony...

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E and F, or F and F sharp on the piano...

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600,000 lbs vs 70,000 lbs. No one injured.

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I’ll never forget. I was in the air that day. Bless and remember those who never came home…

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Taildragger modification included...

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Do you see it too?

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It all comes down to a few inches of tire on the runway. I've never seen a landing gear assembly this clean, so

I didn't realize the P-38 had a control wheel/bow tie yoke?! Warbirds, especially aerial combat aircraft, usually have a stick. The benefit of