Two is one and one is none; This saying speaks volumes about the role of redundant systems within the military. In life-or-death situations such as combat, having a working backup could mean the ...

Single-engine jets remain some of the most extreme aircraft a pilot can strap into, and several of the fastest are still available to fly in frontline squadrons and training units today. Focusing on ...

Alongside Amy Johnson s bi-plane in the Science Museum is a plaque quoting something she once said: There is nothing more wonderful or thrilling than going up into the skies in a tiny plane at peace ...

Operating a single-engine aircraft at night and over hilly terrain significantly increases the risk of fatal accidents. In an engine-failure scenario, pilots should carefully evaluate multiple ...

The plan was simple enough. My girlfriend—now my wife—and I were going to fly to the Bahamas to meet up with my brother, his wife, and my dad. The plan was to first connect with my brother in Fort ...