Ex-flight attendant Dallas Pokornik pretended to be a pilot to get free flights
A former flight attendant from Canada has been arrested for pretending to be a commercial pilot and a current flight attendant in order to get hundreds of free flights on U.S. airlines, according to authorities. Dallas Pokornik, 33, hails from Toronto and was apprehended in Panama last October following charges of wire fraud in Hawaii’s […]
Alaska Airlines pilot claims Boeing attempted to pin the blame on him after cabin panel blew out during flight.
Alaska Airlines Pilot Sues Boeing After Emergency Landing Incident An Alaska Airlines pilot has filed a lawsuit against Boeing, claiming the company is attempting to shift blame to him following an incident where a cabin panel exploded mid-flight. Pilot Capt. Brandon Fisher is seeking $10 million in damages, citing that Boeing has made him a […]
Drone pilot locates lost pets for worried owners
A New Jersey restaurant owner has harnessed the power of 18 advanced drones to help find missing pets, spanning dogs and cats to even a cow. Michael Parziale, 64, runs a nonprofit called Unmanned Search and Rescue (USAR) out of Manasquan. Since its inception two years ago, his team has located 122 animals across the […]
Helicopter crash in New Jersey takes the life of a second pilot, both confirmed by officials.
Tragic Helicopter Collision in New Jersey A second pilot has died following a mid-air accident involving two helicopters in Southern New Jersey this past Sunday. The crash resulted in one immediate fatality and left another seriously injured. Local authorities have since confirmed the identities of both pilots involved. Kenneth Kirsch, aged 65, from Carneys Point, […]
Hijacker Gives Up After Pilot Shares Message of God’s Love
Pilot Defuses Hijacking with Message of Love Franklin Graham, the president and CEO of Samaritan’s Purse, shared a remarkable story about a plane pilot who managed to prevent a hijacking in Africa. During an incident that took place on December 2, the pilot was confronted by an armed man who threatened him, stating, “I’m going […]
New audio uncovers intense cockpit situation as off-duty pilot attempted to turn off the engines.
Incident Involving Former Alaska Airlines Pilot A former pilot for Alaska Airlines attempted to shut down an engine while under the influence of psychedelic mushrooms on a packed flight in late 2023, leading to a nerve-wracking situation that was recorded in cockpit audio. Joseph Emerson was off-duty and seated in an additional cockpit seat on […]
Documents about pilot Amelia Earhart reveal Japan’s involvement in the search for her in 1937.
National Archives Releases New Amelia Earhart Records The National Archives has made public a second collection of documents pertaining to the enigmatic disappearance of Amelia Earhart in 1937. This latest release, dated November 25, includes over 3,700 pages and 56 PDF files that delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding her vanishing. Among the notable contents […]
BTC, ETH, and USDC Used as Collateral in CFTC Crypto Pilot
CFTC Launches Pilot Program for Digital Assets The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has initiated a pilot program targeted at certain digital assets, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, which can be utilized as collateral in the U.S. derivatives market, along with stablecoins like USD Coin (USDC). This program was revealed by Acting Chairman Caroline Pham and […]
Pilot safely ejected from F-16 after crash during California training.
U.S. Air Force Thunderbird Pilot Ejects Safely During Training Mission A U.S. Air Force Thunderbird pilot successfully ejected from an F-16C during a training mission in California on Wednesday. The 57th Wing confirmed that the airman is currently in stable condition as an investigation into the incident is underway. It was around 10:45 a.m. when […]
F-16 pilot awarded rare Silver Star for bravery in combat against the enemy
Lt. Col. William Parks Receives Silver Star for Valor Lt. Col. William “Skate” Parks, who piloted an F-16 into a heavily fortified air defense area in the Middle East while expertly dodging enemy missiles, has been honored with the Silver Star. This award is one of the highest U.S. military commendations for bravery. Parks was […]