Pass the Dramamine – Airline Turbulence Increasing in a Warming World
It's not your imagination: reports of airline turbulence are increasing, and scientists say a warming atmosphere is increasing the odds of a rough, seatbelt-worthy flight.
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Ride Along With The 148th Fighter Wing As They Did Their Flyovers
Yesterday The 148th Fighter Wing conducted another flyover to pay tribute to Healthcare workers in the Northland. I was lucky enough to catch them flying past a the end of their run but nothing compares to what it would look like from a cockpit...
Discovery Channel’s New Mini Series “Air Pressure” Higlights the Dangers of Young Bush Pilots Flying in Indonesia [VIDEO]
You may have caught this on TV last night, and you may have had a hard time finding any information this morning about the new documentary. From what I've gathered, it appears Discovery Channel has picked up a mini series called "Worst Place to be a Pilot." They've renamed it and marketed it as "Air Pressure." It's a pretty good show if you enjoy watching the adventures of
Honor Flight Northland Plans A Trip For This June
I have friends that are dedicated to volunteering for the Honor Flight Northland. My father was in WWII and I would have loved for him to have this opportunity. If you know a Vet, especially a WWII Vet in your life, fill out an application!
Charge Your Phone Or Don’t Fly, Says TSA
When I first read this news I was outraged, then I saw the reason, I calmed down but is this law a bit too much? You decide. The U.S. Transportation Security Administration has announced that flights coming back to America will not allow devices that are not fully charged.
Scotty McCreery Feuds With American Airlines … Because of the Red Sox?
Scotty McCreery was all set to see his beloved Boston Red Sox at the White House today, but it all went wrong, thanks to American Airlines.
You Could Be Forced To Pay A “Fat Tax” If Airlines Think You Are Too Heavy
A new cost could be added to your plane travels. Airlines are noticing that more people are overweight, larger people make the airlines have to use more fuel to run their planes. More fuel costs money, so in order to pay for the extra fuel, airlines want the people who are obese to pay their fair share.
Autopilots May Dull Skills Of Pilots, Committee Says.
This is like using one touch dialing on your cell phone, you eventually forget people's actual phone number. However, the stakes are much higher in this case so they need to get a handle on it yesterday.
Long hours flying under computer control may have dulled the skills of airline flight crews, according to a U.S. advisory board that recommends more manual flight time for pilots.
Flying Car Now One Step Closer to Reality [VIDEO]
Like the robot maid, the flying car is part of our 'Jetsons'-promised future that has yet to materialize.
But that could change soon. Last month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration granted the Transition Roadable Aircraft a series of special exemptions, effectively making the plane-car hybrid street-legal.