Pilots are Speaking Out

A Brother’s Story From the time he was a child, my brother wanted to be a pilot. He had a bomber jacket he loved to wear, and in kindergarten he would tell his teacher...

Aviation runs in my blood, though I mean that less romantically than it sounds. My father is a pilot. He is also a man shaped by damage: the kind passed down quietly, generation to...

After working in what I thought would be my life long career as a Science Teacher, I decided I was ready for a change of scenery.  As I researched what it would take to...

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,...