Here's why you should sit back and enjoy your next flight.

In these tough economic times,the aviation profession continues to go through profound changes. Gone are the glory days when pilots were just one step below astronauts. In many cases we feel we are ...

Commercial pilot’s licenses are often what is thought of when discussing aviation jobs, but private pilot’s do have options to make money too. [Credit: iStock] A Private Pilot's License (PPL) allows ...

Those who have a fear of flying can now call a pilot to calm their nerves. Thanks to a group of pilots who started offering anxious friends — and friends of friends — 15-minute calls to explain ...

Obtaining a helicopter pilot certificate involves a structured process including ground school, specific flight hours (e.g., 40 for private), and passing both FAA written and practical (check ride) ...

A Spirit pilot received an impromptu retirement party from a different airline after what would have been his final flight was canceled.

There are perhaps few career choices as emblematic of the modern adventurous spirit as aviation. Whether you're in the Air Force, a commercial airline pilot, or just a private explorer, it's through ...

A pilot who fell to his death from a twin-engine plane in North Carolina last month appeared "visibly upset" and told his co-pilot that he felt sick and needed air after a midflight emergency, federal ...

The video explains how Germanwings Flight 9525 crashed into the French Alps on March 24, 2015, after the co-pilot locked the ...

What are some things no one tells you about becoming a pilot in general, and for an airline? originally appeared on Quora: the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others ...