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Navy/Boeing Test Refueling from Drone Tanker
Boeing and the Navy made history with the first aerial refueling, where the tanker was an unmanned drone. This test flight took off from the MidAmerica St. Louis Airport near Mascoutah, Ill., not far from the Boeing facility in St. Louis where the Stingray and the Super Hornet are made.
Armless Pilot Announces Plan to Build Custom Airplane
Jessica Cox was born without arms and will soon begin building an airplane specifically designed for her to fly. Cox earned her Sport Pilot license in 2008 and received the Guinness World Record for being the first licensed armless pilot in history.
Air Traffic Control: The Importance, Facts, and Future
As most pilots and aviation enthusiasts know, air traffic control is one of the most important jobs in the field. Air traffic controllers keep pilots and passengers safe and make the whole system run smoothly. I
GridRaster Provides Cloud-based Technology that Enhances Aviation Safety
In Flight USA interviews Dijam Panigrahi, COO/Co-founder of GridRaster. GridRaster’s XR Cloud Platform combines the best of gaming technologies and concepts with traditional simulator capabilities
The World of Fast-Paced, High-Stakes Helicopter Flying with Ed ‘Skeeter’ Russell
Ed ‘Skeeter‘ Russell, an adrenaline-loving helicopter pilot and CEO, is on a mission to make the aviation industry more adventurous.
I Never Wanted to Fly Gliders
Author Chaz Adams was inspired at a young age to become a pilot. Not long after the movie Top Gun was released his neighbor took him up in a Cessna 172
Bringing Homebuilder’s Dreams To Life And Readying The Next Generation:
This month, In Flight USA is pleased to feature the story of Freeflight Composites, a composite homebuilt aircraft company located just north of Colorado Springs, Co.
Opening The Gateway To Aviation Careers
Annamarie Buonocore sits down with Pete Parker of Pathways to Aviation a Reno, Nev.-based program has coached hundreds of young people into aviation degree programs and careers.
The Christmas Star
Author Ed Downs takes a look at the bright star, also referred to as the Star of Bethlehem or the Christmas Star.
Brazilian Seamax M-22 Finds A New Home In The U.S.
In Flight USA cover story for December focuses on Brazil’s standing in the aviation industry.
Lightning II Showcased At Lockheed Martin Space And Air Show
Organizers of the Lockheed Martin Space and Air Show where faced with a daunting task of scheduling a public air show during a pandemic and doing it safely.
Flying into Writing
Columnist Eric McCarthy discusses 2020, with pandemic, fires, hurricanes, floods – a year like no other. For many the disruption to “normal” life has been profound.
Last New O'hare Runway Commissioned – Virtually
Chicago’s O’Hare Airport saw the opening of its last new runway, 9C-27C. Due to the COVID-19 PANdemIC, however, it was unlike their previous runway openings
Female Fighter Pilots Test Modified ATAGS “G-Suit”
Five fighter pilots from various squadrons tested a modified version of the Advanced Technology Anti-Gravity Suit. The modified ATAGS, which is the latest advancement in female aircrew fitment, was flight tested at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. October 26-30, 2020.
Scott “Intake” Kartvedt: Solo Pilot Flying To Honor All Who Serve
Recently for Scott “Intake” Kartvedt, life came full circle as a stunt pilot for the upcoming film, Top Gun: Maverick.
BACK TO THE BASICS-Continuing to Focus on What’s Important —to All of Us
Aviation has not been immune to the Covid-19 crisis, but despite the difficulties in ours and related industries, AOPA has remained resilient.
The Story Of Skyview Aviation
As 2020 comes to a close and we approach the holidays, it is time to pay tribute to the general aviation businesses that give so much to their local
Planes of Fame Airshow Coming Up
The Air Show this weekend will feature over 50 historic aircraft performing for your enjoyment!
Two Aviation Museums Stop Operation of Their B-17s Due to Rising Costs
Moving and Shaking Aviation Through Reverse Engineering An Interview with Aviation Specialties
As an editor with In Flight USA Magazine, I have the privilege of meeting the movers and shakers in the general aviation industry on pretty much a monthly basis. These professionals and companies are not just good at what they do, but they are exploring with new technologies, including UAS, 3D printing,