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Will New Expeditions Solve The Amelia Earhart Disappearance?

Is Nikumaroro Island the Location of the Amelia Earhart Disappearance? Of all the mysteries and conspiracy theories making up a good portion of American history – the JFK assassination, 9/11, the moon...

Clyde Cessna and the Founding of the Cessna Aircraft Company

Clyde Cessna: Aviation Pioneer, Aircraft Designer, and Entrepreneur Clyde Cessna’s name, at least his surname, is instantly recognized by pilots and aviation enthusiasts the world over. Over the...

Aircraft Preventive Maintenance: What Are Pilots Allowed To Do?

Aircraft Preventive Maintenance Can Be A Huge Benefit For Aircraft Owners Noah Timmins Aircraft maintenance is a complex, regulated task. The Federal Aviation Administration requires all persons...

Robinson R66 Helicopter

The Robinson R66 Helicopter’s Turbine Engine Brings the Power If there’s one major performance characteristic that the Robinson R44 could improve on, it’s operating at high altitude on hot days...

The Final Flight of Aviation Record Breaker Steve Fossett

Remembering Aviator and Adventurer Steve Fossett Most adventurers would agree that it’s the crazy world record attempt that would kill you, not a walk in the park. And so the aviation community was...

Bell 206 JetRanger

Bell 206 JetRanger: The Most Successful Commercial Helicopter Ever Produced It’s probably the most recognizable helicopter in the world. You’re familiar with it – you’ve seen it flying for news...

We Only Had One Flight Simulator For Training Hundreds Of Pilots

Why Flight Training in Kenya Needs Better Flight Simulators It with great pleasure and honor that I share my first article on this amazing forum of Disciples of Flight. As I have described in my...

Fly To Stunning Beaches, Towering Redwoods, And A World Class Aquarium

Monterey Bay Offers a Perfect Vacation  Spot For Pilots The Monterey Bay Aquarium, the world’s sixth largest, is perfectly positioned to lead worldwide research into nearshore habitats and deep...

A Pilot’s View On the FAA WINGS Safety Program and NASA Callback

The FAA WINGS Safety Program & NASA Callback: Stack the Odds in Your Favor We all want to fly safely, yet, each year NTSB records reveal the same stubborn problems. While it’s true some aircraft...