10 Great Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird Facts!
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 […]
Category: Pilots & Aircraft
Can Planes Fly In Rain?
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?
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
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?
“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
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?
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
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 […]
How Much Does A Plane Cost – Can You Afford One?
We know, flight training and renting an airplane is not cheap. Why is it so expensive to fly? What must be paid for in order to operate an aircraft? I […]
How Long Does It Take To Become a Pilot – Start Today!
If I had to chose the most asked question from those interesting in a pilot career, “how long does it take to become a pilot” would definitely be on the […]