Pilots are Speaking Out

Representative Pete Stauber (R-MN) recently made powerful comments to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in support of the Mental Health in Aviation Act. Watch below:

This month we spoke with Michelle Westcott, a licensed professional counselor in Michigan. Being a part of an aviation family, she has found herself working alongside air medical examiners (AMEs) and volunteering with the...

Coping with Tragedy in the Aviation Community Lorraine Woiak   When tragedy strikes in the aviation community, it impacts us all. With multiple incidents occurring within the last few months, the concern of mental...

Flying is a common stressor - especially among first time flyers. Even knowing that statistics show that air travel is among the safest modes of transportation, some individuals still may feel excessive stress while...

The topic of mental health has been on my mind long before studying at the University of North Dakota. Attending an aviation college changed how I viewed it. I learned there were issues with...

Navigating the skies has never been more challenging, and as pilots, we often findourselves facing increasing stress and demands. The aviation landscape is evolving,and so are the pressures on our well-being. Balancing less sleep,...

Do you find your hands tightening in the cockpit, an urgent need for the bathroom before training, or moments of forgetfulness during routine flows and flight tasks? The overlooked issue of stress escalating into...

I stand before you as Shannon Cruz, a highly decorated military veteran and pilot, sharing my experiences and insights on the critical issue of mental health in aviation.

NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy called for a paradigm shift in the FAA.

Emma Laczko lost her father and her uncle because of the deeply flawed aeromedical system.