Eye in the sky: The high-stakes world of the Hurricane Hunters - American Press

Eye in the sky: The high-stakes world of the Hurricane Hunters - American Press

While most pilots steer clear of dangerous weather, the U.S. Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron fly directly into the world’s most powerful storms. It’s a job that blends extreme aviation with life-saving science, requiring crews to navigate severe turbulence and 150-plus mph winds to drop sensors that pinpoint a hurricane’s exact strength and path. “A lot of people ask, ‘How do y’all get up and over those hurricanes?’ We d…