What a week it was. The Blue Angels Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron blasted their way into the National Air Race Championships this year in Reno. Having not demonstrated the F-18 Hornets since 2000, the squadron and their staff of over 150 individuals provided a show that undoubtedly blew the socks off of every patron and reminded all of us the sound of freedom and that nothing ever good happens without hard work.

After each demonstration flight throughout the country, each Blue Angel pilot has the opportunity to “meet and greet” with the crowd, signing autographs and shaking hands. Amazed by their success and skills at operating these incredible aircraft, the crowd is wooed by their aviation prowess. However, as we looked closer at the operation, we wanted to find the individuals that weren’t in the spotlight. We wanted to find those that worked behind the scenes ...READ MORE

It’s wintertime and you may think that your airplane has to stay in the hangar. Well, here’s a list of North American ski resorts that should cure that winter itch to fly. PilotMag has gathered a list of amazing ski resorts with adjacent, general aviation airports to make your ski or snowboard vacation one to remember. Arrive in style and beat the traffic to one of these resorts that offer many amenities for tons of family fun. If you own an aircraft, what a better way to use it in the winter. If you don’t, looks as if you’ll need to find someone who does.

In 1962, the original architect, Lloyd Robbins, recreated a European old-world alpine atmosphere when he designed Appalachian’s Bavarian-style ski lodge. Nestled at the base of Appalachian Ski Mountain, and overlooking the entire ski area, ...READ MORE

AeroDynamics

It’s All On The Wing

The modern GA pilot has much to be excited about; aw-inspiring speeds for pennies on the mile, glass cockpits that do everything but hand out the peanuts, flight into known icing capabilities on the even the smallest aircraft, life-saving parachutes, and the list ...READ MORE