How Planes Dump Fuel?
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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? […]
Category: Pilots & Aircraft
10 Amazing F-117 Nighthawk Facts!
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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. […]
10 Great Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird Facts!
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Speed, stealth and strength. These are the three words I would use to describe the great Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird! This classified aircraft was used for unique missions. It was first […]
Can Planes Fly In Rain?
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You have a flight, but as you are on your way to the airport, it starts to rain. You instantly think to yourself if your flight will be cancelled when […]
How Do Planes Turn?
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Ever wondered how do planes turn? It is a question that most passengers do not think about. Some are aware they “steer” in the air with a yoke or side […]
Can Turbulence Cause A Plane Crash? – Aircraft Safety
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You have probably been there. Chilling in your passenger seat and all of a sudden, you instantly start going up and down. The pilot gets on the intercom, saying the […]
Pilot College Requirements – Do They Need It?
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“Pilot college requirements” is a popular question asked by soon to be student pilots. For most professions in the world, it is typical to go through a university first. Is […]
Can A Plane Land Itself – Autopilot & Autoland
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I am sure you have heard that aeroplanes have an automated system, called autopilot. This is a system that can take control and fly an aircraft. Autopilot is beneficial for […]
How High Can Planes Fly – Why Climb?
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When an aircraft takes off, what happens after it gets in the air? Climbing to a cruising altitude with a typical airliner can take about 20 minutes. I know that […]
How Fast Do Planes Fly – Your Airliner’s Speed
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Air travel has been one of the most beneficial ways of transportation. Today, it is the fastest way to move from country to country. Before air travel, people used to […]