Editorial Team

Commercial airlines are equipped with autopilot systems, allowing for safe flight without continuous manual control from the pilots. The first autopilots were developed in 1912 and used commercially as early as the 1920s. This leads many people to wonder whether helicopters have autopilot.   TLDR – Some modern helicopters are equipped with autopilot systems that allow […]

Buying a helicopter is a major purchase, with an average price of close to $1.8 million. Owning a helicopter also comes with extra costs, such as insurance, storage, maintenance, and fuel. Helicopters also tend to cost more compared to light fixed-wing aircraft. So, why are helicopters so expensive? TLDR – The cost of a helicopter […]

Helicopters create a lot of noise, making it easy to detect when one is flying over a house. It is not uncommon for helicopters to fly over residential areas. However, detecting a military helicopter flying overhead may cause a homeowner to worry. So why would military helicopters fly over your house? TLDR – The most common […]

When a plane crashes, investigators retrieve the “black box” to determine the cause. To withstand the impact of the crash, fire, and water, the box needs to be virtually indestructible. So, what is a black box made of that allows it to survive the most severe plane crashes? TLDR – Black boxes are made of […]

Bomber planes became an essential military asset during the First World War and Second World War. Dropping bombs from planes allowed militaries to hit large-scale targets, including industrial facilities and infrastructure thus crippling the enemy. From strategic to tactical bombers, there are many different types of bomber planes. The first use of an aircraft as […]

Taking a drone on a vacation is a great way to capture unique experiences, allowing travelers to take aerial footage as they hike, surf, or sightsee. Before packing a drone with the rest of the luggage, find out whether your drone is allowed on the plane or not. TLDR – There are no TSA regulations […]

Helicopters are used by every branch of the US military, including the army, marines, navy, air force, and coast guard. During the Vietnam War Era, different types of helicopters were crucial for providing support for ground forces, scouting locations, and deploying or retrieving soldiers.  The United States used a variety of types of helicopters throughout […]

Helicopters use horizontally spinning rotors to generate lift and thrust, allowing them to fly vertically and hover. The rotors require power to spin, which comes from the engine. While turboshaft engines are the most common type of engine, light helicopters may have a piston engine. The earliest helicopter designs were concepts that relied on rubber […]

People associate the Navy with ships and submarines. However, the Navy relies on a wide range of vehicles, including aircraft. In fact, the Navy has more planes compared to ships. The US Navy has over 3,700 operational aircraft and just 290 combat vessels, such as warships. The Navy’s fleet of planes consists of many different […]

Traveling by private jet like a superstar is a dream for many of us. There is no doubt that private jets offer unmatched luxury and comfort. Flying private saves time as you’ll not have to queue anywhere. But do private jets also fly faster than commercial planes? TLDR – Private jets typically travel faster compared […]