Humanity has long dreamt about flying, and now that we can do it easily, many kids and adults still dream about becoming a pilot. While more accessible today than ever before, for many getting a pilot ...

A pre-solo flight student struggled with managing checklists and situational awareness during landings, leading to unsafe practices and instructor interventions. Using the GUMPS mnemonic and a flow ...

Soaring a couple hundred feet off the ground, alone in a small aircraft with no piloting experience, sounds like a nightmare to some. But to me, flying solo has been a fantasy since a young Tom Cruise ...

Engine failure does not automatically spell disaster — airplanes are designed to be able to glide and won't plummet straight down to earth if an engine fails. Planes are required by law to be able to ...