Aviation History

Do Polarized Sunglasses Black Out Glass Cockpit LCDs?

Glass cockpit sunglasses need non-polarized lenses to keep LCD displays readable. Learn how polarization causes blackout and which pilot sunglasses work.

The Lost Squadron: How a P-38 Spent 50 Years Under Greenland's Ice

On July 15, 1942, eight warplanes circled over the Greenland ice cap with their fuel running low and nowhere to go. Below them was nothing but white, stretching in every direction. Lt. Brad McManus...

The Perfect Gift Ideas for Pilots: From Sunglasses to Aircraft Models

A pair of Scheyden C-130 Aviator sunglasses for pilots. Choosing the ideal gift for a pilot can be an enjoyable yet difficult process. Pilots develop a relationship with the sky, and their way of ...

Why Are Aircraft Wood Models Popular Among Collectors?

Pilots love airplanes, and especially airplanes they get to fly. In my office I have a selection of aircraft I have flown or flown in, and they represent my career as a professional pilot in the co...

Jimmie Angel, Aviator, Explorer, Prospector

Jimmie Angel was born in 1899 and by the age of 14 was already a pilot. Read about the adventures of young Jimmie Angel, and all he accomplished flying throughout Central and South America, particu...

Imagine Finding Yourself In A Freefall from 28,000 Feet!

Imagine falling 28,000 feet while unconscious in an airplane and surviving! Thats exactly what happened to a young female photography assitant on an aerial survellience flight.

The "Flying Laughters"

A young man grows up in a family of pilots and seeks his goal in life to become a U.S. Navy fighter pilot. He succeeds, and winds up his career as an airline pilot for Northwest Airlines.

The Born Dynasty

This is a story of tragedy and honor. It reminds us that the strength of our nation lies not just in its institutions, but in the character of its people. We Remember!

John Franklin Bolt, USMC fighter pilot and ace in two different wars.

Discover Lt. John F. Bolt of the Black Sheep squadron in World War II. He went on to become one of only seven pilots to become aces in two separate wars.

The Steve Canyon Program

The Vietnam War was a difficult one for the United States, and many fine men died fighting it. This is the story of one who gave his life for the cause.

Danger in the Sky

Danger in the Sky is the story about an incredible and unusual aircraft accident that occurred out over the Pacific Ocean in 1983. Captain James Gibson and his crew managed to save the crew, passen...

The USAAF School of Air Evacuation

Discover the background of The School of Evacuation which was founded during World War II, and how it has changed how it has improved the quality of life and survival rates after serious injury or ...