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Arthur "Kit" Murray, the test pilot who in 1954 became the first pilot to fly above 90,000 feet, and see Earth's curvature in flight in a Bell X-1A,

"The National Aeronautic Association has certified the July 13 record for the University of Maryland's human-powered helicopter called Gamera. It achieved liftoff and hovered for 11.4 seconds, setting U.S. records for flight duration and for flight duration by a female pilot. (Watch a video of the flight.). It was designed and built by graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Maryland's A. James Clark School of Engineering and piloted by biology student Judy Wexler. "

BLUE ANGELS vs. BEARCATS Here's a little bit of Naval Aviation history in the making to share as we all celebrate 100 years. Gotta love the sound of the R-2800! The old vs. the new .... what a neat story and so well done... The Blue Angels have always been my all time favorites... These pilots have flying in their blood and it shows here. The 90 year old ex pilot......he's still at it and enjoying every moment even though he no longer flies these planes ... he is flying again thru the others.....and loving every second of it. The Bearcat has a max. speed of 455 mph The F-18 has a max. speed of 1,190 mph The Bearcat has a climb-rate of 6,370 ft/min The F-18 has a climb-rate of 50,000 ft/min The bearcat has a nominal weight of 8m pounds The F-18 has a nominal weight of 23m pounds

"WWII veteran, prisoner of war, accomplished test pilot, pace plane for the Unlimited Reno races, air show pilot - Bob Hoover is considered one of the founders of modern aerobatics and is considered by Jimmy Doolittle to be "…the greatest stick and rudder man who ever lived.""

Human Intervention Motivation Study (HIMS) Related Documents: FAA Special Issuance Allowing ONLY Alcohol Breathalyzer and/or Blood Testing for Alcohol and/or Liver Function

Human Intervention Motivation Study (HIMS) Related Documents: FAA Special Issuance Allowing ONLY Alcohol Breathalyzer and/or Blood Testing for Alcohol and/or Liver Function

"Although aviation enthusiasts tend to appreciate authenticity, attention to detail and accuracy, let's remind ourselves that this is a fantasy movie about planes that talk. With that in mind, when it comes to the aircraft, does the movie bear any resemblance to reality? Well, yes, according to Sean Bautista, a veteran pilot who consulted on the film."

" PATH (Pilots And Teachers Handbook) materials, said Katie Pribyl, vice president of communications. The free PATH Handbook includes 11 modules for middle-school-aged students, along with worksheets, exercises, quizzes, and learning objectives on topics such as weight and balance, flight controls, weather, and aviation history. It can be ordered from AOPA or downloaded free of charge. Pribyl said. Supplemental materials are available for other age groups, including connect-the-dots puzzles for kindergarten through third grade and an aviation career guide for those in grades 9 through 12."

" new iPad pilot needs to start somewhere. The list below isn't necessarily our 10 favorite apps, but rather the ones we see in use most often, and are worth considering for any pilot's tablet:"

John Burroughs High School in Burbank, Calif. David Vezina had given up a job piloting Learjets to teach kids about aviation. In addition to providing real airplanes to high schools and other interested groups, Build A Plane is working with the National Educational Association, the Wathen Foundation, the FAA, NASA and several key aviation and aerospace organizations to create an aviation-based curricula that teaches science, technology, engineering and math. And for groups that don't have the room or the faculty to construct real aircraft, Build A Plane will soon release a software package and lesson guide that will allow kids to build airplanes virtually.

PC Pilot - The Complete Guide to Computer Aviation by Steve Smith - RESOURCES Where to Find It"

Inspirational story about a remarkable young women pilot

Honoring the Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII. Preserving the important contributions of WASP for future generations.

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association with connections to the AOPA Foundation, AOPA member services, general aviation news and updates. The Training & Safety button connects to Learn To Fly, Youth Education, Flight Schools and more.

Aviation news and products, databases, the Student Pilot Resources links to AOPA Flight Training Magazine FREE offers. Several "Air Forums" for online networking.

International Society of Women Airline Pilots, sometimes called ISA+21, to acknowledge the original 21 members who formed ISA in 1978. Site includes membership and scholarship information.

"Harrison Ford shares his love of aviation, flying his DeHavilland DHC-2 Beaver, his Bell 408 Helicopter, or several of his other airplanes. He shares some insight on the difficulties of filming Six Days, Seven Nights, and his desire and challenge in actually being the pilot in command for the flying scenes. "

"Aerospace Physiology Training The FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI) offers a 1-day training course to familiarize US civil aviation pilots and flight crews with the physiological and psychological stresses of flight."

"Amelia Earhart's notoriety was established the previous year when she became the first woman to cross the Atlantic. Earhart felt her celebrity status was unfounded since she was only a passenger on the famed flight. Entering the race would add credibility to her as a pilot as well as prove the safety of aviation as a mode of transportation. "

"Bobbi Trout was known in aviation circles for setting altitude and solo endurance records by 1929. She was a mechanic as well as a pilot - a rare combination in the early days of aviation. Trout continued to be extremely active in aviation throughout her life, breaking records and barriers. "

"Phoebe Fairgrave Omlie received the first federal pilot's license to be issued to a woman as well as the first female to receive an aircraft mechanics license. She was a member of the Glenn Messer Flying Circus where she developed and performed a double parachute drop. She was a wing walker and stunt flyer for the Perils of Pauline film series and set many aviation records. Omlie was also FDR's pilot during his 1932 campaign. She then served as a liaison between the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and the Bureau of Air Commerce among many other accomplishments in aviation. "