Military Aviation

Demonstration pilots undergo rigorous selection and training before joining elite teams. How military demo teams actually work has gotten complicated with all the myths and...

The Blue Angels perform their iconic diamond formation in F/A-18 Super Hornets. The Blue Angels versus Thunderbirds debate has gotten complicated with all the strong...

The Blue Angels demonstrate their signature diamond formation in Super Hornets. Blue Angels training updates have gotten complicated with all the speculation flying around about...

Blue Angels flying in formation with wingtip separation measured in feet. Formation flying physics has gotten complicated with all the oversimplified explanations flying around on...

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nick Belinski gets seated into an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Luke AFB. Photo: USAF/DVIDS Thunderbirds cockpit tours have gotten complicated with...

Getting photos with military demo team pilots has gotten complicated with all the conflicting advice and changing protocols flying around. As someone who has stood...

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds have modified their 2025 schedule due to aircraft maintenance requirements, affecting several planned U.S. appearances. The team’s fleet of CT-114 Tutor...

The Thunderbirds welcomed Captain Marcus Chen as their new Lead Solo pilot during a ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base last week. Captain Chen brings...

The Complete History of Military Demonstration Teams: From Barnstormers to Modern Precision Flying Military flight demonstration teams have captivated audiences for over a century, evolving...

Thunderbirds return to Nellis AFB. Thunderbirds jet aircraft