Discover why the Boeing 737 has dedicated pitot tubes on its tail and how they help provide pilots with the correct control feel at different airspeeds.

A recent runway overrun by an Amazon Prime Air cargo jet at Miami, caused by an unstabilized, high-speed approach, underscores the critical importance of a timely go-around decision. The investigation ...

You've probably noticed it while booking a flight. The same route, same airline even, shows a different flight time depending on which way you're flying, or which day ...

Looking closely at any airliner parked at the gate and two things stand out about its wings. They angle backward from the fuselage, and they tilt slightly upward toward the tips. Neither shape is ...

The approach is always a highly critical stage of flight, demanding strict adherence to speeds calculated at 1.3 times the stall speed. But why?

Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the fundamental concepts of fixed-wing aerodynamics and flight mechanics. Estimate the loads on an aircraft and its structure, Evaluate ...

The F-22 will be remembered for being a generation or two ahead of its time with respect to air superiority prowess and maneuverability. The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is renowned for its ...

This is an updated version of a story first published on March 16, 2025. The original video can be viewed here. The head of NORAD and NORTHCOM - the military commands that defend North America - told ...

In “The Spirit of the Maneuver” (February 2025 AOPA Pilot), I lamented hearing from many practical exam candidates that a chandelle would be a go-to maneuver when the pilot needs to reverse course in ...

Life sometimes has a way of telling you to switch lanes, whether in everyday situations or a career-alternating path altogether. This is something that Ms. Rosemarie Rafael, chairperson of logistics ...