First the X-47B UCAS took off from and landed on an aircraft carrier. Now it’s completed an aerial refueling from an Omega KC-707 tanker.
The X-47B UCAS Aerial Refuel
April 22, 2015
Are Our Cockpits Safe? (Part II)
April 8, 2015
As an airline pilot, I take pride in my job and doing it to the best of my ability. When we fail at doing our job, there are consequences. Sometimes View More ›
From The Cockpit: VFA-115 “WESTPAC 2014”
April 7, 2015
The Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron 115 (VFA-115) have released the trailer to their 2014 WESTPAC cruise video, and what a stunner it is! Come along for the ride!
Is The Ryan PT-22 Recruit A Killer?
April 4, 2015
As I stood ogling its elegant form, an ancient museum docent strolled up behind me and with hushed tones broke my reverie. “Son, that airplane killed more Americans than Messerschmitts did.”
Are Our Cockpits Safe?
April 2, 2015
The importance of the mental well-being of the pilot seems to have been lost on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the airlines.
The North American P-51 Mustang and Lee Lauderback
April 1, 2015
“Looks like a good day to fly a P-51, eh?” said the pilot up front. “I think any day would be a good day to fly a P-51, sir.”
The Cornfield Bomber
March 30, 2015
The world of tactical aviation is filled with all sorts of stories–good, bad, ugly, and otherwise. Here’s one I heard about over the weekend and was pretty astounded by it. View More ›
Three Scenarios That May Have Caused Germanwings 4U9525 Crash
March 26, 2015
It is organic to the culture of aviation to discuss a mishap. It is part of the natural process of grieving and shock. This is our work place. The most View More ›
1st Air Force: “We Need Better Radar In Our Jets”
March 23, 2015
“There are threats out there that would be difficult to defeat and defend against with our current sensor suite.”
Strike Fighter Shortfall: Are More Super Hornets The Answer?
March 21, 2015
For the purposes of full disclosure, I have a duty to inform you all that I am a U.S. Navy (Reserve) F/A-18 Hornet pilot. And while some may remark of View More ›
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