The first officer or copilot is second in command to the captain and assists in flight preparations and the operation of the ...

Myths and misconceptions surround the job of a pilot. While Hollywood often glamorizes the cockpit, the day-to-day reality is far more complex and human. From assumptions about who’s in the cockpit to ...

If you've ever looked up at the night sky at the sound of a passing plane, you may have noticed a small blinking red light. That's called an anti-collision beacon, and while it might seem minor from ...

If you were wondering whether U.S. Air Force fighter pilots use the same type of jet, the answer is yes. After earning USAF pilot wings in Undergraduate Pilot Training (flying the T-38 Talon), and ...

In commercial aviation, Boeing and Airbus dominate the market. For commercial pilots, this duopoly means that there is a very high chance that they will be flying one of the big two's aircraft at some ...

As global tensions rise, the Netherlands turns to commercial aviation to reinforce its F-35 pilot pool. A new agreement between KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and the Dutch Ministry of Defense will allow ...