Single-engine jets remain some of the most extreme aircraft a pilot can strap into, and several of the fastest are still available to fly in frontline squadrons and training units today. Focusing on ...

Two is one and one is none; This saying speaks volumes about the role of redundant systems within the military. In life-or-death situations such as combat, having a working backup could mean the ...

Pilots of single-engine aircraft should fly at higher altitudes to provide more time and options for troubleshooting or emergency landings in case of engine failure, and generally avoid night flying ...

Contrary to a past misconception, light twin aircraft are statistically less safe than singles during an engine failure, with NTSB data showing a four-fold higher fatality rate due to an 80% or more ...