Editorial Team

The average passenger airliner costs between $82 and $230 million. Even a single-engine plane costs upwards of $100,000. While airplanes are incredibly expensive, the average new car costs just $36,000. This leads many people to wonder why airplanes are so expensive to make. TLDR – The high cost of a passenger airliner is partly due […]

Several thousand airplanes are produced each year to accommodate airlines and airplane operators across the globe. From massive 747s to single-engine planes, there are close to 10,000 planes in the sky at any given time. TLDR – Most airplanes are delivered by flying the plane directly to its new destination, which may also involve refueling […]

There are over 1.7 million registered drones in the United States, including over 1.2 million hobbyist drones. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulates all airspace and has specific regulations for all unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), including the need to register drones. So what happens if you don’t register your drone? TLDR – Failure to register […]

The increase in drone activity in recent years has created an increase in privacy concerns. While many people are worried about neighbors spying on them, there is also concern about the use of drones in law enforcement. So, can police use drones to spy on citizens? TLDR – Police in the United States, the United […]

Wilco is one of many unique phrases that people hear when listening to pilots speak over the radio. Shorthand expressions help aviators communicate more efficiently over two-way radios. So, what does ‘wilco’ mean and where does it come from?  TLDR – Wilco means “will comply.” It is a shorthand originally developed for two-way radio communication. […]

Airports contain a variety of equipment to accommodate airplanes, crews, and passengers. One of the largest pieces of equipment is the jet bridge. Based on the name, some people may assume the bridge connects jets. However, the real use is much simpler. TLDR – A jet bridge is an enclosed, movable structure used at airports […]

Air shows are intended to provide a fun time for the entire family. Unfortunately, disasters have occurred over the years. From minor injuries to major loss of life, air shows create safety risks for spectators and aviators. These are the worst air shows in the history of aviation. The early air shows of the 1920s […]

Helicopters often appear to fly at relatively low altitudes compared to other aircraft. This may lead people to wonder how high a helicopter can truly fly. Are they able to achieve the same altitude as airplanes? What happens if they go too high? TLDR – Helicopters with turbine engines can reach altitudes of 25,000 feet […]

Drones are cool gadgets, but what can you do with them? If you grow tired of flying your drone above your property, try exploring other fun, legal things that you can do with it. Getting an aerial view of your house is just one of many cool things to do with drones. Private drones have […]

They are and have been for many years the pinnacle of private aviation, as well as trusty people movers in the sky. Twin turboprops are classy, reliable, and most importantly, fast. All while being way more economical than their modern day competitor, the jet plane. Twin turboprop aircraft are easily recognizable by their unique design […]