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VW Says It Still Won’t Sell Camper Vans in America Despite RV Craze. Here's Why

Sep 23, 2021 4:29 PM

Here’s What’s Really Going on With Ford Bronco Dealer Markups

Sep 23, 2021 3:29 PM

First Rivian R1T Crash Was Driver Error, Not Mechanical Issue: Rivian

Sep 23, 2021 12:56 PM

Don’t Worry About the 702-HP Ram TRX Ignition Edition Being Too Subtle

Sep 23, 2021 12:47 PM

2022 Honda Passport TrailSport Rugged Roads Concept: What the TrailSport Should Have Been

Sep 23, 2021 9:00 AM

The Ford Maverick Is Pre-Wired for DIY Electrical Mods

Sep 23, 2021 6:30 AM

Mercedes-AMG Head Says V8s Have Another 10 Years ‘For Sure’

Sep 22, 2021 6:34 PM

Pristine 84-Mile 1993 Toyota Pickup Barn Find Will Sell for So Much Money

Sep 22, 2021 5:25 PM

Actually, Sony Does Know What It’s Doing With the Electric Vision-S

Sep 22, 2021 3:45 PM

The 1988 Cadillac Voyage Concept Charted a Course for the 21st Century

Sep 22, 2021 3:03 PM

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By Stephen Walker Apr 22, 2021

All B-1B Bombers Have Been Grounded (Updated)

The swing-wing bombers have become increasingly unreliable after years of constant work over Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan.

By Stephen Walker Mar 25, 2021

Canada’s CF-105 Arrow Interceptor Is The Cold War Legend That Refuses To Die

Sixty years later, we compile and unpack the rumors, myths, and conspiracy theories surrounding the fate of the intriguing Avro Arrow.

By Stephen Walker Jan 21, 2021

The Truth About Going From Flying Airplanes To Helicopters

They both fly, but they are essentially very different animals. The good, the bad, and the ugly of going from fixed-wing to rotary-wing flying.

By Stephen Walker Nov 11, 2020

What It's Really Like Piloting Private Jets For The Rich And Famous

Sometimes bad weather or a short runway isn't the biggest challenge, it is the cargo of VIPs you are carrying in the cabin.

By Stephen Walker Apr 16, 2020

Here's What It Really Costs To Own Or Charter A Private Jet

An experienced bizjet pilot breaks down the industry, the costs, who can really justify such an expensive luxury, and why.

By Stephen Walker Mar 28, 2020

The SR-71 Blackbird Was Almost Brought Back For The Global War On Terror

A little known chapter in the twilight of the SR-71 program became the final nail in its coffin.

By Stephen Walker Mar 25, 2020

When Secret Mystery Planes Landed At The Air Bases Where I Was Stationed

It may sound like fiction, but on rare occasions, ordinary air bases have extraordinary mystery visitors. It happened to me, twice.

By Stephen Walker Mar 21, 2020

America's Air Traffic Control System Is Suffering Crippling Shutdowns Due To COVID-19

New York Center was temporarily declared completely out of service, called 'ATC Zero.' Here's what that means and why it's happening.

By Stephen Walker Mar 20, 2020

The Rich Are Scrambling To Escape COVID-19 On Private Jets

As air travel becomes more restrictive around the globe, the ultra-wealthy are becoming more desperate to get to where they want to be for the crisis.

By Stephen Walker Mar 5, 2020

Can And Should B-1B Bomber Crews' Low-Level Flying Skills Be Saved?

Low-level flying puts great stress on the airframe, but it also serves a tactical purpose. There may be a compromise that would satisfy both issues.

By Stephen Walker Feb 14, 2020

B-1B Bombers Can No Longer Fly At Low-Level And Their Annual Flight Hours Have Been Restricted

The B-1 was never designed for perpetual combat operations and it hasn't aged gracefully. Now major limits are being put on how and when they fly.