Many pilots have very little experience with mountain flying, so their familiarity with high density altitude is limited as well. [Adobe Stock] In the winter, pilots can get themselves in trouble by ...

Being able to navigate an aircraft above harsh terrains requires understanding the skill of mountain flying. [Credit: Unsplash] Mountain aviation is a skill that only comes with time and experience.

The combination of alcohol plus cabin pressure at cruising altitude may threaten sleeping plane passengers' heart health, particularly on long haul flights, suggests the first study of its kind, ...