Question: During the final moments of landing flare, how does the pilot know the remaining distance before the main gear touches the runway? Is it primarily by training and experience, or is there an ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M – Almost every Balloon Fiesta event went off without a hitch, and pilots from all over got a chance to fly their balloons. For Mike Hickey and Jason Carpenter, there is nothing like a ...

Smooth landing demonstration of the J-10 Vigorous Dragon, showcasing precision approach techniques and controlled touchdown ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – We’re two for two in getting a green flag for Balloon Fiesta this year. But, sometimes conditions for smooth lift offs don’t necessarily mean smooth landings. “We were calling this ...

If you’ve travelled on a plane enough times, you’ve probably experienced a bumpy landing or two. It’s not a particularly reassuring feeling - but is it the reflection of a bad pilot? Telegraph Travel ...

The Airbus A330 is one of the most dynamic aircraft to have entered service. Balancing the long-range capabilities of a massive intercontinental widebody with the nimbleness of a lower-capacity jet, ...

Answer: There is no truth to this urban legend. I have seen some very smooth landings made by former Navy fighter pilots and some very “firm” ones made by former Air Force special mission pilots. We ...