Yes, that is the author, a pilot for a major airline, flying a glider. Don't be so surprised. [YouTube Screengrab] The article features Sam Weigel's experience at Chilhowee Gliderport, detailing his ...

The "V1 Rotate" series defines a professional pilot as someone whose primary income is derived from acting as a required crewmember, encompassing a broad spectrum of roles beyond just airline pilots.

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. When most people think about aviation, they picture the ...

I just came across the October 2006 issue of B&CA where you have a brief description of a Hawker that collided with a glider near Reno. You state that, "The female pilot suffered lacerations from ...