Bob Dempster calls himself an average taildragger pilot, but this is a gross understatement. Bob and his co-pilot wife, Diane, have flown their 1947 J-3... more >
The Museum of Flight Blog
Your destination for stories and insights on all things aviation and aerospace.
Top 5 Things To Do At The Museum of Flight This Spring
There are lots of fun activities to choose from at The Museum of Flight this spring. From big new exhibit openings to visits from your favorite Star Wars... more >
How To Investigate A Plane Crash
Commercial aircraft safety has improved dramatically over the years, but the history of aviation is replete with tragic incidents that cost many lives.... more >
Boeing, Bots, and the Future of AI in Aviation
We’ve all grown familiar with horror stories about technological mishaps involving personal assistant bots, like Alexa and Siri, and self-driving cars. In... more >
And the Oscar Goes to . . . Wings!
In February, Hollywood’s finest will gather in Hollywood for the film industry’s most important event: the Academy Awards, and the Best Picture winner... more >
The First Man Was A Pilot First
As we approach the fiftieth anniversary of Apollo 11 and wonder how in the world we got to the Moon, let’s erase the lines between the histories of... more >
The World's Worst Aircraft Disaster
According to two separate reports in 2017,from a Dutch consulting firm and the Aviation Safety Network, 2017 was the safest year on record for commercial... more >
Quirks Of The First Jet Powered Air Force One
The sleek blue, white and metallic livery of Air Force One makes it one of the most recognizable aircraft on the planet. But the plane that you’re most... more >
"Still A Jedi At Heart," a Star Wars Reads Day Finalist
Each year, enterprising young authors submit stories that reimagine the Star Wars universe to our Empire Writes Back! Writing Contest, and we're... more >
"Yoda's Story," a Star Wars Reads Day Finalist
Each year, enterprising young authors submit stories that reimagine the Star Wars universe to our Empire Writes Back! Writing Contest, and we're... more >