Lucky and Good
Patrick Smith
Ethiopian, Lion Air, and the 737 MAX
Patrick Smith on the latest.
Lion Air Crash
And the 737 MAX. Article by Patrick Smith.
Happy 50th Birthday
Patrick Smith on the 747.
Cockpit Confidential
Q&A on air travel from Patrick Smith.
Uncontained Engine Failure
Pilot Patrick Smith on an extremely rare in-flight occurrence.
Replacing the TSA’s Waste of Time and Money
And the humiliation of millions. Article by Patrick Smith.
Should Kids Be Banned From First and Business Class?
Pilot Patrick Smith rekindles the debate.
The Longest Airline Flights in the World
They’re here, but can unlimited booze and videos make them tolerable? Article by Patrick Smith.
Snow, Ice, and Airplanes
Everything you need to know about the travails of Winter flying, by Patrick Smith.
How Many Have You Flown?
Patrick Smith on memories of East Coast shuttles, including The Donald’s.
Heightened Airport Oppression
Patrick Smith on even more government trouble for passengers.
Will the Airline Pilot Shortage Affect You?
Patrick Smith on industry changes ahead.
First Class, Low Class, No Class
Does flying bring out the worst in people? Article by Patrick Smith. (NB: bad language)
What Not To Do in an Aircraft Evacuation
Patrick Smith on the Las Vegas runway fire.
3 Planes That Changed the World
What do you think they were? Article by Patrick Smith.
The Hijacking of TWA 847
Patrick Smith on the golden age of air crimes.
The Germanwings Massacre
Patrick Smith blasts the media for their errors and lies.
The Worst in the Modern World?
Patrick L. Smith on the decline and fall of the American airport.
Don’t Panic
If you see duct tape on your airplane, says Patrick Smith.
AirAsia: a Pilot Weighs In
Patrick Smith on dangerous weather, black boxes, and more.
The De-Iceman Cometh
Patrick Smith on the travails of winter flying.
Ebola, Air Travel, and Common Sense
Patrick Smith on screenings, how pilots handle in-flight medical emergencies, and more.
A Letter From Liberia
Patrick Smith reports from Roberts Field, near Monrovia.
7 Most Annoying Myths About Flying
Patrick Smith sets the record straight.
How To Speak Airline
Patrick Smith translates the jargon, acronyms, and confusing euphemisms.
A Scene from Mad Max?
Patrick Smith on the Mojave boneyard; where great airplanes go to die.
Flying With the 1%
Patrick Smith experiences the true Golden Age of air travel.
The 29 Safest Airlines
They’ve been fatality-free for 30 years. Article by Patrick Smith.
In Praise of Michael Roberts
Patrick Smith