Pilot Kurt Blankenship in the cockpit.
Credit: NASA/Bridget Caswell
Get ready with Kurt Blankenship, a pilot at NASA’s Glenn Research Center, as he prepares for a research mission high above the clouds. Check out how the crew plan the route and goals, what it takes to get NASA’s Pilatus PC-12 aircraft in tip-top shape, and even what type of flight suits our pilots are rocking.
These missions are integral to advancing communications technology and supporting NASA’s efforts to map out a safe, accessible, and affordable new air transportation system. Learn more.
Credit: NASA/Steven Logan
