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It isn’t easy, though… but you can do it! You’ll have to learn how to maneuver the air craft, navigate, and handle cross county flights. You are then given exams (called “check rides”) which includes an oral exam and a demo flight. Only then will you be given a pilot’s license.
Some pilots can get frustrated [...]
The Bombardier BD-700 Global Express is a long range, high speed aircraft which can fly between any two points in the world with only one fuel stop. Designed by Bombardier in 1991, it is a direct competitor to long ranged aircraft like the Airbus Corporate Jet, the Boeing Business Jet and the Gulfstream G550. [...]
The Lockheed L-1329 JetStar is a business jet produced from the early 1960s through the 1970s. It originated as a private project attempting to win a United States Air Force contract that was later dropped. Lockheed then decided to continue the project for the business market. The first JetStar prototype first flew on September 4, [...]
The story of the F-22 Raptor is not short. Dating back to the 1980’s it began the research for the project. The idea was to create a plane that could replace the F-15 Eagle on a role of air superiority. The project then took another point of view. Apart of the air-to-air and air-to-ground capabilities, [...]
In his book, “The World is Flat,” Thomas Friedman argues that the beginning of the twenty-first century can be characterized by one word: globalization. While the Digital Age may or may not become the great equalizer, it has certainly given us access to a worldview that was unavailable to our parents and grandparents. A natural [...]
Traveling by commercial airline is fast, but there is a downside. With all the rules and regulations air travel is becoming more uncomfortable and inconvenient. Take for instance being crammed into confining seats, or being fed artificial tasting meals, or even experiencing the annoying and frustrating delays and lost luggage which [...]
Getting an excellent aviation headset is something that should be top priority to any pilot. A good aviation headset is going to offer protection as well as comfort and a strong performance. Finding the best aviation headsets is something that a pilot needs to do so they can focus on flying not an [...]
Nestled in the mountains of Colorado’s interior Rockies, the town of Crested Butte provides the unique combination of solitude while remaining easy to get to. Here you will experience an authentic Colorado vacation. Witness the charm of this Victorian mountain town either in the winter or summer. When the snow flies, the town comes alive [...]
Air travel with children can often seem like an endurance test, especially in todays climate of increased airport security. But, with a little preparation and by following the advice below, you can avoid major problems and arrive at your destination with happy, if tired, children.
Book plane seats in advance
Try to book airline seats in [...]
The CL-215 is an amphibious aircraft specifically designed to fight forest fires. It is the first model in a series of firefighting aircraft built by Canadair. It was originally designed for Canada and other heavily forested regions, and serves a number of roles in several countries, ranging from forest fire fighting to oil spill control [...]