Europe Says No: Allies Block U.S. War Flights

Europe Says No: Allies Block U.S. War Flights

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U.S. bombers and tankers have been rerouted after European allies shut their airspace and bases to Iran-linked operations. (Photo: U.S. Air Force / Wikimedia Commons) The United States has spent decades building a network of air bases, refuelling stops, and overflight...
One Wrong Turn, Two Planes, No Time

One Wrong Turn, Two Planes, No Time

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A Cessna 152 trainer — the type of aircraft most commonly found in the traffic pattern at uncontrolled airports. (Wikimedia Commons) Two aircraft, same altitude, converging at a combined closing speed that left neither pilot with time to react. One was flying the...
F-35 Down in Nevada — Pilot Walks Away

F-35 Down in Nevada — Pilot Walks Away

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An F-35A Lightning II — the same variant involved in the Nevada crash. (Photo: U.S. Air Force / Wikimedia Commons) The pilot reported trouble maneuvering. Seconds later, the canopy blew off, the Martin-Baker US16E ejection seat fired, and a $100-million stealth...
Engine Out: Best Glide or Minimum Sink?

Engine Out: Best Glide or Minimum Sink?

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The engine goes silent. One moment you have 180 horsepower pulling you through the sky; the next, you have a very expensive glider and a finite amount of altitude to spend. Every pilot trains for this moment. Most learn the same mantra: pitch for best glide speed. But...