In this powerful, first-hand account, a pilot shares his experience of an emergency ejection. He recounts the physical and ...

As most people understand, the ejection sequence begins when the fighter pilot yanks an ejection handle, usually located either between the legs or above the head. The pulling of the handle triggers ...

This stunning photograph shows a pilot ejecting from a Vought F-8 Crusader, a single-engine carrier-based jet capable of supersonic speeds. During a crash landing, the pilot bravely manages to eject ...

The T-6 Texan is an ideal teacher’s airplane: it doesn’t coddle new students, nor does it punish them relentlessly.