Simple Flying

Matthew Austin Ryan-

Matthew Austin Ryan

Page 2

About Matthew Austin Ryan

Matt's eyes have been turned to the sky for as long as he can remember. A former newspaper editor, Matt is a lifelong avgeek whose earliest memories include talking aviation with his grandfather, a retired US Air Force pilot. Matt has lived in Greece, Czechia, and Germany for studies and for work, and is currently based in the US, near Dallas. Matt recently took the plunge to become a pilot himself and is transitioning into an aviation career.

Jackie Chan standing next to an Embraer Legacy 500. 1
Inside Jackie Chan's $20m Embraer Legacy Private Jet

Jackie Chan owns two Embraer Legacy jets, including the Legacy 500.

A Business Jet parked at Teterboro Airport. 1
Teterboro Airport: Everything You Need To Know About New York's Private Jet Hub

Teterboro Airport is a major general aviation airport just outside of New York City.

Fresh fruit 1
10 Types Of Food That Passengers Can't Take On Aircraft

Be careful what snacks you pack for your flight -- they might not be allowed through security.

Su-25 1
Have There Ever Been Any Fighter Jets With Three Seats?

Three-seat fighter jets are rare, but a few have taken to the skies.

1024px-Pacific_Southwest_Airlines_L-1011_N10114_1 1
How Pacific Southwest Airlines Became An Early Pioneer Of The US Low-Cost Market

Pacific Southwest Airlines took to the skies for much of the 20th century, before it was acquired by US Airways.

Inside an unidentified airline cabin. 1
What Are Federal Air Marshals & Which Flights Do They Travel On?

Federal Air Marshals protect the skies, both from onboard an aircraft and on the ground.

An American Airlines Boeing 787 flying in the sky. 1
5 Things You Should Know Before Taking Your First Long-Haul Flight

How to get the most out of your big flight.

A window seat on a regional airliner. 1
3 Reasons Why Window Seats Are Always Popular

Window seats offer perspectives on the world below and on the flight itself available nowhere else.

A closeup of an airline Boarding Pass. 1
The Dangers Of Sharing Pictures Of Boarding Passes Online

A simple photo can expose travelers to a plethora of digital woes.

An Embraer Legacy 600 taxiing to the runway. 1
How The Legacy 600 Launched Embraer's Move Into The Business Jet World

The Legacy 600 paved the way for Embraer's Executive Jet division and served as a template for later generations of the manufacturer's aircraft.

2MP_of_Rising Frontier Airlines A320neo_01 1
5 Reasons Why Low-Cost Carriers Aren't That Bad

For all the flack low-cost carriers receive, they may be worth it for many passengers.

Masked passenger at airport 1
Suspended American Airlines Pilot Sues For Racial Discrimination After Violating Mask Mandate In 2021

An American Airlines captain on suspension is suing Spokane International Airport and several of its security officers over a December 2021 incident.

Honda MH02 Experimental Jet 1
The World's First All-Composite Business Jet: The Honda MH02

Honda's experimental MH02 business jet helped lay the foundation upon which its later HondaJets were built.

PIA on final 1
PIA
Pakistani Aviation Minister Says PIA Could Suffer Nearly $1 Billion In Losses By 2030

PIA must privatize to avoid massive losses and to alleviate its debts, according to Pakistan's Aviation Minister.

Qatar Airways on final 1
Qatar Airway Tells Sydney Court That 2020's Invasive Searches Were A Police Matter

Qatar Airways argued Friday that Qatari police, not the airline, were responsible for the invasive searches without consent of 13 Australian women.

ATR 42-600 1
39 Years Of Flight: Five Fun Facts About The ATR 42

The ATR 42 has been one of the longest-lived players in the regional market.

American 777 1
American Airlines To Move Doha Flights From New York City To Philadelphia

The move from JFK to Philadelphia comes as American and JetBlue's Northeast Alliance comes to an end.

David Leslie, 1995 1
The Cause Of The 2008 Cessna Citation Crash That Killed Racing Driver David Leslie

The tragic accident led to the loss of life of Leslie and four others, including Richard Lloyd Racing founder Richard Lloyd.

A helicopter flying in the sky. 1
How Do Helicopters Regulate Their Speed In The Air?

Helicopter pilots accelerate and decelerate by maintaining a fine balance between what are known as cyclic and collective control inputs.

A B-2 Spirit taxiing to the runway. 1
How Do Stealth Aircraft Avoid Radar?

Radar stealth involves complicated technology and careful engineering of an aircraft's materials and shapes.

1 2 3 4 5
Page 2 / 6