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General Aviation: Issues that Matter to You!

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...

And All This Happened Before I Got My Pilot’s License…

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...

Struck by Lightning on Approach to Dallas

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...

The Northrop T-38 Talon

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 Amazing True Story

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...

Beginners Guide to Backcountry Landing

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...

Find the Right CFI for You

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...

LeMay America’s Car Museum: The Best in North America

The LeMay America’s Car Museum offers private pilots strong incentive to visit Tacoma. The Northwest city on the Puget Sound that grabs all the headlines is, of course, Seattle, a worthy...

Terrified of Bravo

Terrified of Bravo: A private pilot discusses his fears regarding flying in Bravo Airspace. I had to fly to Los Angeles for a friend . . .  This may have been the thing I dreaded more than anything...