While boarding a plane, you may have noticed the cockpit door is often kept open—and there's actually a pretty straightforward reason. If you’ve ever looked toward the front of the plane while ...

Traveling on an airplane is full of mysteries, like why you need to keep the shades open during takeoff and landing. Luckily, one of the secrets that pilots keep from passengers is a mystery we can ...

Open Cockpit Day, an opportunity to learn about the history of U.S. aviation, will be held at Castle Air Museum in Atwater on May 24. Attendees can get an up-close view of more than 30 aircraft, some ...

You may even be able to sneak a peek—if you ask nicely. While boarding a plane, you may have noticed the cockpit door is often kept open—and there's actually a pretty straightforward reason. If you’ve ...

A Playboy emblem adorns the tail of the F-4S Phantom II “Black Bunny” at Castle Air Museum’s enclosed restoration facility. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Pruzzo) Photo courtesy of Joe Pruzzo Open Cockpit ...