Join us as I document my journey to becoming an airline pilot! This video captures my first solo flight in the Diamond 40, ...

For a student's first solo cross-country, CFIs should ensure the flight is to a familiar airport and the student can demonstrate full PIC capabilities, including en route weather checks, navigation ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. In July 1933, Wiley Post flying the Lockheed Model 5B Vega Winnie Mae (A/C No. NR105W) became the first person to fly solo around the world.

The first time I flew alone was in college, to meet my parents in Florida for my great aunt's 100th birthday party. I associated airports with stress—my dad would insist on arriving four hours early ...