Merchant's House Museum

As the only family home in New York City's vast metropolis to remain preserved both internally and externally, the Merchant's House Museum is a heritage treasure trove waiting to be...

AAM Archives

Memorial Day weekend is almost upon us and to get excited, we at Cockpit USA have been rifling through the American Airpower Musuem's archives of cobweb covered footage for your...

Another Satisfied Customer: Reissued A-2

"I just received the revamped A-2. Thank you very much! I believe you all went above and beyond with the refurbishment; the jacket looks great. You have made me very...

Friday Feast: Gourmet Aviator

In the past, we at Cockpit USA have presented you with the best aviation themed restaurants to go to after a long working week. From fine dining to all American...

Newspaper Spires: From Park Row to Times Square

Between the 1870s and 1900s, the New York City was in the burgeoning stage of carving out its iconic shape in the skies courtesy of major newspaper headquarters. The Times,...

Memorial Day 2012 at the AAM

Memorial Day weekend kicks off in exactly ten days and there'll be no better way to spend it than surrounded by everything the day represents; memory, honor and respect at...

Made in USA: Wesco

With leather and laces practically in their blood, four generations of the aptly named Shoemaker family have been hand crafting Wesco heavy duty boots. At the grand age of 94...

Another Satisfied Customer: The Iconic A2 Jacket

"Having been in aviation for 40 yrs, I've seen and owned my fair share of A2's. After a thorough search for a new one, I finally decided upon Cockpit USA....

Movie Monday: Letters from Iwo Jima

Anything associated with Clint Eastwood, the movie legend and original silver screen tough guy is almost certainly guaranteed to attain the Cockpit favorite status and Letters from Iwo Jima is no exception....

Friday Feast: The Airplane Restaurant

Every Friday at Cockpit USA we like to present you with unique dining experiences that combine aviation and food. However, this week we bring you something that raises the bar...

On This Day... Winston Churchill

  On this day in 1940, Winston Churchill became the British Prime Minister. Revered as one of the greatest leaders of Great Britain, Churchill struck inspiration into the hearts of...

Master Plan of Manhattan

On exhibition until July 15th at the Museum of the City of New York is The Greatest Grid: Master Plan of Manhattan, 1811-2011. In celebration of the 200th anniversary of...