How To Become an Airforce Pilot
Imagine in a vehicle, going faster than the speed of sound and able to fly at incredible g forces. How about transporting armed vehicles to the other side of the […]
Category: Pilots & Aircraft
Possibility of Electric Powered Airplanes – Aviation’s Future?
Kerosene is the most used fuel for aircraft all over the world. It has been for many years. As the world is shifting to make transportation limits or completely eliminates […]
Can Planes Land On Water?
Most aircraft land and take off from an airport on land. Wheels are what support planes to move along the hard surface. But what about water? Although conventional planes can […]
Boeing’s Transonic Truss-Braced Wing
Aircraft fuel is one of the most expensive costs for airlines. Airline companies around the world such as Delta, Emirates, and British Airways are always purchasing new aircraft mainly due to their […]
Future Supersonic Passenger Aircraft – Concorde’s Return?
It takes about six hours for a conventional commercial airliner to fly from New York to London. These six hours can be seen as incredibly long for a flight. Some passengers desire […]
VTOL Aircraft – The Future Of Aviation!
Aircraft have been rapidly advancing since the wright brother’s first flight at kitty hawk. Gliders, helicopters, and even blimps have developed better technology as time progress. One area in aviation that is […]
Is Flying Safer Than Driving? – Why You Should Not Worry!
A lot of people are afraid of traveling by plane. Aerophobia is “The fear of flying,” which is a common concern for people. The news media make this worse by […]
Why Are Planes Painted White?
One thing you probably realize about most planes is that they are white. Is it because they look better or is there a valid reason as to why white is […]
How Planes Dump Fuel?
Photo by Reedy / CC BY-SA Ever wondered how planes dump fuel? Have you ever been on an emergency flight where pilots had to release their fuel in the atmosphere? […]
10 Amazing F-117 Nighthawk Facts!
Since the beginning of radar technology, aircraft could have been seen by those on the ground. However, the F-117 Nighthawk was build to “trick” this. The F-117 is a stealth fighter aircraft. […]