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Antarctica is one of the few remaining places on earth where visitors can completely switch off from the stresses and strains of modern-day living and fully immerse themselves in its serene icy splendor. Yet, while most believe that only scientists can visit Antarctica – that is simply not true! Civilians can visit Antarctica without a […]

Parris Island is the United States Marine Corps Recruit Training Center for all enlisted United States Marines. Recruits that live on the Mississippi River report there to receive their initial training. The recruits go to one of two locations for their fundamental training. One training center is located at Parris Island, and the other is […]

Air travel has been around for over a century, and a lot has changed since then. Someone sitting down for a trip in a plane in 1922 had a very different experience from passengers sitting down for a long-haul flight today. So, what was air travel in the 1920s really like, and how different was […]

Though not as famous as some of their more established competitors such as Piper and Beechcraft, both Cirrus and Mooney still produce aircraft loved by pilots and avgeeks the world over. But which is better? Both companies have decades-long strong track records of producing aircraft. Whilst neither manufacturer has ever grown large enough to join […]

It’s a common sight to see planes flying high in the sky, but why do they need to go so high? Flying lower to the ground seems to make more sense because then cabins don’t need to be pressurized, and passengers get to enjoy views of the ground. Planes have to fly so high because […]

Many people gloss over France’s military contributions in World War Two due to the unfortunate speed of the Nazi conquest of the country. However, France had some of the best planes in Europe at the dawn of World War Two, and many of its planes continued to be used by different militaries even after occupation. […]

Flight attendants sometimes feel like a small buzzing army on the plane. Whatever your need, there is a smiling face ready to help, whether that is with a soothing voice, a snack, or an air sickness bag. If you’ve ever been on a flight and lost count of how many friendly flight attendants you noticed, […]

Pilots must follow strict conduct rules when flying and on the ground, and that includes ingesting substances. Pilots cannot drink while in the air or before a flight, and they cannot take drugs. While enforcing pilot behavior in the cockpit is easy, it gets harder to know if pilots are following the rules when they […]

Safety should be at the forefront of every pilot’s mind when considering aircraft training options. The aircraft chosen for training will impact the learning experience and skill development necessary to become a safe pilot.  Whether you want to pursue aviation as a recreational hobby or are airline bound, the goal is to master the fundamentals […]

The life of a pilot is a glamorous one, full of flying to far-flung locales and discovering new places on layovers, but it is also a lonely one. Pilots have to spend lots of time away from home, which affects their relationships with family and friends. How often do pilots actually get to be home […]