Will Paige

The Flyby #4

Spending smarter, "egg cooking hacks they don't want you to know", and dogfighting the T-45

The Flyby #3

Tariffs, Online Sweaty Friends, and the Speed of Sound

The Flyby #2

Meme coins, data cables, and Lewis Hamilton

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The Flyby #1

Skiing, rockets, and kiteboarding

Navy vs Air Force: The Jets

Whenever I tell people I fly jets for the Navy, almost always the first question I get asked is “Like Tom Cruise?!” Then I have to explain to them Tom Cruise didn’t actually fly in the Navy, we don’t play beach volleyball all day, you don’t high-

Navy vs Air Force: The Life

Ever dreamed of soaring through the skies in a cutting-edge fighter jet? For aspiring military aviators, a key decision early on is whether to pursue Navy or Air Force pilot training. While the Army also offers exciting rotary aviation opportunities, the allure of launching from a carrier or piloting

What Makes Fighter Pilot Helmets so Freaking Cool?

Fighter pilots have been wearing some type of helmet since the day the Brits first strapped a machine gun to the Vickers F.B.5 Gunbus. “Absolutely men-uhl”, as they’d say. Although we’ve come a long way since the rudimentary leather skullcaps, the basic premise of ear,

Flight Pay Revealed: The Insider's Guide to Fighter Pilot Salaries

How much do fighter pilots actually earn? Ask some, and their response might be, 'Considering my three ground jobs? Hardly enough to keep me in after fulfilling my minimum service requirement.' Yet, for others, the sentiment may be starkly different: 'Compensation aside, this is the best job

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How to Become a Pilot: Exploring Civilian and Military Paths

Have you ever felt like your life wasn’t exciting enough or you just weren’t living up to the childhood dreams you set for yourself? Maybe you feel unfulfilled and need a new challenge in life. Well, many people sign up for a half marathon or take some cooking