I’ve been fascinated with flight since my first ever flight in a bright yellow Piper Cub. All of my life I have been fascinated with flight, the pilots and the aircraft they flew as well as the...
Igor Sikorsky’s experience with helicopter design quickly advanced him in the world of airplane development as well. We’ve all seen the videos: men running off of cliffs with giant bird wings attached...
What is general aviation, and what are some of the issues facing the community? Last June, we at Disciples of Flight had a chance to do the photography and video for POPA’s (Pilatus Owners and...
I managed to cram in a lot of aviation adventures before I got my pilot’s license. There are many ways to go about earning your private pilot certificate. I didn’t go for mine until I had nearly...
We were struck by lightning on approach to Dallas, in a snowstorm, on New Year’s Eve. Even though pilots train constantly for specific nonstandard situations, emergencies never abide by an exact...
Northrop estimates that more than 72,000 USAF pilots have trained in the Northrop T-38 Talon since its inception You may recognize it from its resemblance to the fictional MiG-28 from Top Gun, or...
World War 2 Flying Ace Arthur Chin’s story is an incredible story of courage and survival during wartime. Acquaintances commented in his later years that it was difficult to tell his age; most...
Preparing for your first backcountry landing, and gaining the skills to safely explore the backcountry. This article is intended as a guide to help pilots get ready to begin thinking about landing in...
Challenge yourself with a new CFI, or use different CFIs when you practice different things. Most student pilots drop out before they get their pilot’s license, often because of problems with their...
