The High-Risk World of Ferry Flying

Each year, a specialized group of airplane pilots—known as ferry pilots—traverse the Atlantic Ocean in small, personal aircrafts at dangerously low altitudes. In the exotic world of vintage aircraft buying and selling, these brave flyers are responsible for delivering recently purchased planes to their new owners. Where these planes are meant for 200 to 400 mile flights, ferry pilots must cross the 700 mile gap …

How James Cawley is Reviving Star Trek with “New Voyages”

Inside a small studio in upstate New York, a crew of die-hard Star Trek fans are keeping the science-fiction series alive. Led by former Elvis Presley impersonator James Cawley, several professional actors and volunteers are producing a new series called “Star Trek: New Voyages,” which features Captain Kirk and Spock as they venture onward into space. The show’s detailed set replicas and authentic storylines have …

Is Your Halloween Costume Offensive?

Choosing an appropriate Halloween costume shouldn’t be that difficult but, each year, a select few find a way to take it too far. And with the watchful eye of social media documenting nearly everything around us, it’s easier than ever to end up trending on Twitter—for all the wrong reasons. Finding a funny way to satirize our society can get a little tricky for some. …