Myths and misconceptions surround the job of a pilot. While Hollywood often glamorizes the cockpit, the day-to-day reality is far more complex and human. From assumptions about who’s in the cockpit to ...

While fighter pilots often stick to the same airframe throughout their careers, some specialized pilots may stick to one ...

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 ...

Before a student pilot can legally fly solo, they must be able to demonstrate not just control of the airplane but command of the environment around it. That environment is not limited to weather and ...

Brigadier Gen. Robert Spalding, world-class bomber pilot, on how an airplane drops a 30,000-pound bomb. The General: “Drop anything that heavy, the airplane jumps. Drop two, it jumps twice. Big jump.

If you've ever watched a movie like "Top Gun" or "Iron Eagle," there's a good chance you've given some thought to becoming a fighter pilot. Fighter jets are some of the most impressive machines ever ...

In commercial aviation, Boeing and Airbus dominate the market. For commercial pilots, this duopoly means that there is a very high chance that they will be flying one of the big two's aircraft at some ...

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