Breaking from a tradition that is decades old, the US Navy has decided to change the way that its student pilots prove worthy of the 'Wings of Gold' that designate them as carrier-qualified aviators.

The Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA)’s solemn charge is forging the next generation of Naval Aviators, and this mission begins on the ground at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola. Under the Naval ...

Before acceptance to flight school, aspiring naval pilots must pass the Aviation Selection Test Battery (ASTB)—a rigorous intellectual exercise that evaluates things like aviation and nautical ...

He acquired a period-correct and unique WWII-era T-6 in which he offers rides and flying experiences. Interested customers ...

The US armed forces are fighting a losing battle against commercial airlines, which can offer far higher salaries for more stable and less dangerous work. Good pilots are hard to come by, and the ...