Why do pilots say “NINER?” Is that a word? There is a good reason. Let’s find out why. Some call it the “secret” language of Pilots, but there are no secrets in the way pilots speak. There’s a perfectly logical reason for it. In this article, I will clear up any misconceptions concerning the language … Read more
The question “How do fighter pilots pee or poop” has been asked of me enough times for me to write about it and give my best answer. We have all been subjected to the time in our lives when one of these two unpleasant tasks has had to wait. Being confined to a very small … Read more
“Aviation in itself is not inherently dangerous but it is totally unforgiving of any inability, incapacity, or neglect” (unknown) I’m sure people wonder, Why Do Some Airplanes Have 2 engines and some have 4? I also think that most people don’t realize that four-engine airplanes date back to World War One. They were used as … Read more
“Can a Fighter Pilot Become a Commercial Pilot?” may seem to be a strange question to some people since military pilots have the best training the world has to offer. It truly is quite a complex question. The thought process of flying commercially and flying militarily is a completely different scenario. The airlines have long … Read more
What is that sinking feeling after take-off?
A question on many of our minds is, “Why Do Fighter Jets Drop Flares?” I’m sure if you’ve ever attended an airshow you’ve probably seen a display of flares and aerobatics. And this is certainly one of the reasons I allude to below. However, there are many other circumstances when a fighter jet has to … Read more
Welcome to my website about flying. Please enjoy the content. These are stories about flying. Stories of my own that I want to share and by sharing these things that happened to me flying might encourage someone to learn to fly and enjoy the magnificence of flight. Also to share the things that were not … Read more