From assumptions about who’s in the cockpit to what their schedules look like at home, myths about aviation persist.

— -- Question: Captain, I often wonder what the pilots are doing during the cruise phase of flight when many of us are sleeping or watching movies. I know they are monitoring the radios and the ...

When flights are delayed or diverted, passengers often feel frustrated and powerless. Many assume it’s due to poor planning ...

In his role as a pilot with the Marine Corps air demonstration team, Maj. Craig Norris flew the F-35B Lightning II at airshows along the West Coast in 2024. While the fighter aircraft's capabilities ...

Ditchings are often survivable, with high-wing aircraft having a slight advantage; pre-planning and understanding glide performance are crucial for preventing ditching situations. Successful ditching ...

TUSKEGEE, Ala. — When Kembriah Parker is in the cockpit, she feels unstoppable. Parker, 20, a Tuskegee University student, is a newly licensed pilot, part of the first class of students in the ...