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It’s a common question and a natural one to ask: do airplanes have keys? After all, cars need keys to start the ignition, so why not planes? Can you just walk up to any airplane, step into the cockpit, turn the ignition and take off? Interestingly enough, the answer to that question is, it depends […]
You’re sitting in a plane on the runway waiting to take off and you hear a toot-toot sound that seems to be coming from a horn. Do airplanes really have horns? And, if so, what are they there for? You may have wondered this yourself at times. Today we answer these questions and some more! […]
If you’ve never flown in a helicopter before, chances are good that you’re curious about them. After all, what can be more exciting than being in a helicopter as it is flying over various terrains and landscapes? If you’re curious just how far helicopters can fly, the answer is simple. So How Far Can Helicopters […]
From small planes that are used for stealth missions to huge planes used to transport cargo and soldiers, military planes tend to capture people’s imagination. This is a guide on the different types of military airplanes in use today. When you think of the armed forces, what is the first thing that comes to mind? […]
The fact that the military is interested in designing bigger and better airplanes is no surprise, and this is not just for showing off either. Indeed, having one large plane instead of two smaller planes is a lot more economical. Larger planes accommodate more people with each flight without hiring additional air or ground workers, […]
If you’re like most people, you’ve already daydreamed about having your own private jet. Some private jets even have bedrooms that make them like a true home away from home, and this is yet another way to make a private jet even more accommodating. To aid in your dreams, here is a list of 10 […]
When it comes to helicopters, there are few people who aren’t at least a little curious about them. Helicopters have been around for a very long time, yet there are still many people who have never flown in one. Helicopters can also come in various sizes, and if you’re like most people, the bigger they […]
If you plan to be a pilot some day, a flight simulator is going to be a big part of your life. Flight simulators do what their name implies: they teach you how to fly a plane by giving you some realistic experience before you actually get in the cockpit. If they sound like a […]
All airplanes look alike, right? Wrong! Today’s airplanes are anything but common and boring, because there are, in fact, numerous planes that are weird-looking, oddly shaped, or downright ugly. Indeed, these are eye-catching airplanes that you are sure to remember. If you’re curious about some of the worlds weirdest planes ever built, read on. Most […]
The United States alone has nearly 4000 types of military aircraft including bombers, fighters, trainers, and, of course, helicopters. Navy helicopters are an important part of the Navy’s mission and if you’d like to learn more about the various helicopter types, read on. The Navy has several main types of helicopters and they each have […]