Check out these videos of an Atlanta Journal Constitution staffer taking a ride in a Blue Angel F-14 before an airshow. Gotta love the facial undulations and pass outs. Love the fact that they flew over Athens (AHN) to say hello. Click on each individual scene to watch em’ all.

After doing some serious thinking and research I’ve decided that becoming a CFI to earn a living isn’t the best idea. The initial investment of getting certified is so high (no lower than $45,000) it really doesn’t make any sense unless I wanted to fly with the big boys for a living. The problem I [...]

Took a great ride yesterday in the Piper PA-30 from AHN to an airport community called Mallards Landing. The ride took about 22 minutes to cover approximately 54.6 miles. My girlfriends parents are building a house there with a nice big hangar that can hold at least three aircraft. The place is almost surreal - [...]

A buddy of mine sent me a few photos of the AMARC, the Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration more commonly know as “The Bone Yard”, located in Tuscon, AZ. The United States Air Force base was originally established to provide a storage location for old and retired aircraft no longer used by the armed forces following [...]

Yesterday I went to Atlanta to checkout the Aviation Atlanta flight school based out of PDK (Peachteee/Dekalb). My first impression was positive. It seemed that the school was very busy and from a business perspective that’s a good thing. I’d rather see it busy than dead. They must be doing something right.  One of their [...]

Here is an excellent Google video on an Private Pilot Oral Exam. I imagine that once I get to this point, the exam will be very similar to this one. Doesn’t seem to bad if you’re well prepared. The length of the oral exam is up the particular FAA examiner. This one lasts about 90 [...]

Look how the pilots have to compensate staying on course by maintaining a yaw orientation with respect to the runway. The technique is called “crabbing.” The plane drifts laterally instead of horizontally flying sideways towards the centerline of the runway and the pilot corrects the aircraft after touchdown.

I’m actually surprised the guy fit into the cockpit. The “plane” sounds more like a giant RC model with human capability. Watch it here.

Here is a great clip inside the control console of the Atlantis during a shuttle landing. These guys definitely have no opportunity to do a go-around! One chance only. Follow the link on the web page I directed you to.

Ever wonder what the cockpit in a particular jet/plane looks like? Click on the plane and it will show you the cockpit.