Flight Crews are one of infinite variables that contribute to pilot error. Of course, pilot error can be attributed to every aviation crash. A pilot can have an engine blow up or fall off causing...
The Cessna 210 Centurion: Arguably the best high performance single ever produced I gradually reduce power, followed by a stroke of nose down trim and begin a gentle bank angle that starts almost...
A look at the path to becoming a pilot in Taiwan. I’m a Taiwanese pilot with a current total of 800 hours of flying time, but 550 hours of my total time are in the 747. You might be asking: “How’s...
Top 10 Articles of 2014 We’re about a month and a half into the new year, so this is the perfect time to celebrate the best of 2014, right? Hey, at least we’re ahead of the Academy Awards...
First Flight: Gustave Whitehead Welcome to part three of the First Flight series. In case you missed them, or want a refresher, here are part one and part two. Of all the people with claims to have...
The story of William Rankin fall through a thunderstorm is one of impossible survival against incredible odds Lieutenant Colonel William Rankin served as a pilot with the US Marine Corps and was...
Saba and the Juancho E Yrausquin Airport At Disciples of Flight, we love to provide you with travel recommendations for great backcountry airstrips, cozy getaways and occasionally more exotic...
First Flight: The Wright Brothers If you missed part one of the First Flight series, click here to read First Flight: The Early Aviators. And don’t forget to check out the forthcoming part...
The King Katmai offers an amazing combination of power and safety Airplanes come in many sizes and shapes to fit many different missions. I have a friend who owns two Pitts aircraft. He’s not...
