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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Aeronautica Umbra Trojani AUT.18

On April 22, 1939, the little-known Aeronautica Umbra Trojani AUT.18 took to the skies for…

Austin Hancock

Jon Kotwicki and the FLY8MA Pilot Lodge: A Vision for Aviation Adventure in Alaska With a Vintage Touch

Nestled in the Alaskan wilderness, the Fly8MA Pilot Lodge is a dream destination for pilots…

Moreno Aguiari

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas F5D Skylancer

On April 21, 1956, the Douglas F5D Skylancer made its first flight—going supersonic right out…

Austin Hancock

The American Airfields Where British Pilots Learned to Fly

During World War II, as bombs fell over Britain and the threat of invasion loomed,…

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John Travolta to Host 22nd Annual Living Legends of Aviation® Awards in Beverly Hills

On April 25, 2025, the stars of aviation and aerospace will shine at the Beverly…

Moreno Aguiari

Sky-High Thrills: Comparing the Rush of Flying and Online Gaming

Discover the psychology behind flying and online gaming. Find out how both experiences trigger adrenaline,…

Moreno Aguiari

Today in Aviation History: The Red Baron’s Final Aerial Victories

On April 20, 1918, Manfred von Richthofen—better known as the Red Baron—claimed his final two…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman A-6 Intruder

On April 19, 1960, the Grumman A-6 Intruder took its first flight, launching a decades-long…

Austin Hancock

Flight Test Files: Grumman F-14 Tomcat

NASA Dryden played a key role in advancing the Grumman F-14 Tomcat’s capabilities through two…

Moreno Aguiari

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair YB-60

On April 18, 1952, the Convair YB-60 took to the skies for the first time.…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the de Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide

On April 17, 1934, the de Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide took to the skies for…

Austin Hancock

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Bell UH-1B Huey 63-08541

Randy Malmstrom takes a look at the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum's Bell UH-1B…

Zac Yates

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell-Douglas T-45 Goshawk

On April 16, 1988, the McDonnell-Douglas T-45 Goshawk made its maiden flight, marking a new…

Austin Hancock

Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas TBD Devastator

On April 15, 1935, the Douglas TBD Devastator took to the skies for the first…

Austin Hancock