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Have you ever wondered what helps an airplane stay together while traveling at high speeds? There is a world of technology that goes into making today’s fastest jets, and it just keeps getting better. Let’s take a closer look at some factors of why airplanes are riveted instead of welded. Why are airplanes riveted instead […]
Most of us don’t think about planes much once they’re parked. Surely, once they’ve come to a halt they’re safe and secure. Those who fly, however, know parked planes are just one slip up away from rolling away toward disaster. It is vital that they be physically secured via wheel chocks. Today I present you […]
Flying a plane can allow one to feel as free as a bird. Nevertheless, while our avian friends don’t have to keep logbooks, for us aviators it’s a vital practicality and legal necessity. That raises the question – how are logbooks different from one another, and which is right for you? We take a look […]
The roar of the engines, the luxury of first-class, the thrill of flight – they’re the best flying has to offer. Unfortunately most of us are stuck with all the sounds and pressure-inducing headache-causing problems that make flights miserable. Many turn to earplugs for relief, but do earplugs work for flying? And if so, which […]
You may be considering traveling by private jet rather than commercial plane flight and wonder how comparable the travel speeds are to one another. A Learjet is not the fastest jet, but it does travel within the middle of the range of jet speeds. How fast do the different models of Learjet go? So How […]
Manhattan is a city of more than 12-million people, yet pilots are still flying helicopters over it on a regular basis. Some people have the impression that this is illegal, while others are just curious about what the laws are regarding flying over a city this size. The truth is somewhere in between. Can Helicopters […]
Most people are aware that airplanes dump fuel before they land, but many people are unaware of why they do this. Airplane fuel can cost $5 to $6 per gallon, and when you consider that many large planes carry up to 5,000 gallons of fuel, it may sound wasteful to dump it, but that isn’t […]
There has been a terrible accident, the pilot and copilot are dead, and the call goes out to the passenger cabin – “Can anyone land this plane?” Wouldn’t it be nice to be the action movie-esque figure who is able to stand up, save the day, and land the plane with the utmost cool? Can […]
Most people are fascinated with helicopters, and there is little wonder why. These birds can fly in most directions, hover in the air, and even land on water if they have to. This makes them very unique creations, and if you’re interested in the history of the helicopter, keep reading. Ever since around 400 BC […]
Helicopters have more functions than many people realize, and this includes helping the police force do its job better. Although they may seem insignificant or off the radar, helicopters truly play an important role in the police force’s duty to serve and protect. You have probably seen a police helicopter circling your neighborhood, and wonder […]