Pilots

Space

New study uses fighter pilots to learn how space travel affects the brain

Space travel places great stress on the mind and body. With an eye on its implications for future space travel, a new study is the first to examine how flight involving exposure to significant changes in g-forces impacts the functioning of pilots' brains.

Space

SpaceShipTwo pilots named as crash investigation begins

The pilots of the SpaceShipTwo spaceplane that crashed during a test flight on Friday have been identified. Meanwhile, the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held a press conference on Saturday evening, releasing details of the ongoing accident investigation.

The Galvanic vestibular stimulation system

Science

System simulates effects of spaceflight by tricking the brain

A new simulation system tricks the brain into creating sensorimotor disturbances similar to those experienced by astronauts returning from space.

Aircraft

Sennheiser's innovative 26 series headsets for professional pilots

Sennheiser has released the HMEC 26 headset series for commercial pilots.

The Curtiss MF Seagull represents the era of flight, sailing, and engineering in one stunning piece of historyCredit: Courtesy of Bonhams

Aircraft

Flying Boat up for auction: Curtiss MF Seagull

One of the last known Curtiss MF Seagull Flying Boats is to be offered at auction on Tuesday April 13 at Bonhams in New York.

The success of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles like the Predator means the US Air Force will, this year, train more virtual pilots than real pilots(Image: General Atomics)

Aircraft

Video games finally pay off: Air Force needs more virtual flyers than real pilots

The success of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles like the Predator means the US Air Force will, this year, train more virtual pilots than real pilots