Subject: Questions from the Cockpit: I reckon so

Picture of the Day: Blue Angels sunrise

Jim Roberts submitted this photo and note: "A beautiful sunrise behind the Blue Angels at McGhee Airport (KTYS) in Tennessee. The team was in town for the Smoky Mountain Airshow, Sept. 10-11, 2022."

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Questions from the Cockpit: I reckon so

Phillip, working on his commercial ticket in Florida, writes: "Settle a bet for us here at the flight school: Why is dead reckoning called dead reckoning? Online, there seems to be a lot of difference of opinion about the origin of the term."

For latest research on aerodynamics, scientists turn to paper airplanes

Paper airplanes, while simple to make, involve surprisingly complex aerodynamics, according to researchers. It’s all about finding the "sweet spot."

New flight school opens at KRAW

The inspiration for Icarus Aviation sprung from Beesley’s own journey and the traveling he had to do to convert his dream to reality.

Atlantic Aviation lands at Love Field

Atlantic Aviation has expanded in the Lone Star State with the completion of its acquisition and initial renovations of Textar Aviation, an FBO at Dallas Love Field (KDAL) in Texas.

Mechanic’s improper maintenance leads to forced landing

The mechanic’s improper maintenance, which resulted in the crankshaft expansion plug dislodging in flight and a subsequent forced landing.

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