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Salomon has been interested in aviation ever since his parents took him on a Boeing 720 to see his relatives. When he’s not writing his latest aviation article, he can be found planespotting, reading up on on aviation news or in the cockpit of his favorite aircraft!
Barnstorming refers to an aerial display or exhibition performed by pilots flying small aircraft, typically biplanes. These exhibitions typically involved pilots performing stunts, such as wing walking, and giving airplane rides to public members for a fee to attract attention, leading to “stunt flying.” The word “barnstorming” comes from the phrase “to fly a barnstorm.” […]
Set out in the FAA’s Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) handbook are a variety of laws and guidelines, which dictate how all civil aircraft can be used in US airspace. Among these regulations, otherwise known as “Parts”, exist the Part 121 and Part 125, which both regulate how commercially operated aircraft can be operated. If you’re […]
Deadheading is one of those concepts that’s interesting to outsiders and avgeeks, but hated by crews the world over for a variety of reasons. If you don’t work as an airline pilot or in aviation in general, it’s highly likely that you’ll have wondered what exactly deadheading is. Airlines frequently use deadheading to position their […]
With the advent of the jet engine, air travel has become even faster and more convenient. But of course, with this increase in technology comes an increased need for regulation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for setting and enforcing aviation safety regulations, such as part 121 and part 135. Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) […]
The ideal choice for short and medium-haul flights, turboprops are single-pilot operated engines suitable for small airports with short, non-concrete runways. Turboprops are cost-effective — when flown at optimum altitude and speed, they burn less fuel than most jets. While a new turboprop aircraft can cost anywhere between $2.2 million to $8.8 million, you can […]
Aviation is one of the most regulated industries on the planet. The FAA has numerous different certificates covering almost every aspect of aviation, among them being the Part 145. So what exactly is a Part 145 in aviation? A Part 145 in aviation is a certificate that enables an organization (referred to as a Part […]
The airline industry, at least the commercial airline industry, is easily one of the most regulated industries out there. Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) place stringent laws and guidelines in place that stipulates every aspect of how a commercial airliner’s business can legally operate. Today we look at the differences between part 125 and part 135. Touching […]
When most people think of flying in style, what they fantasize about is beyond airport check-in hassles. Instead, they consider privacy, comfort, flexibility, and luxury. And when it comes to fast, luxurious trips, private jets are not the only options. These expensive turboprop planes are plenty luxurious… Contrary to popular belief, turboprops offer as much […]
Fighter jets have become notorious for air-to-air combat and serve the role of dominating the skies in times of war. To the average person, every fighter plane looks the same. Aviation and military enthusiasts know that there are many different types of fighter jets. Some types have been phased out, but there is still plenty […]
Most of us are happy that airplanes fly us to our destination as fast as possible once we board it. We don’t bother about the technicalities involved in flying around. One of the things that many passengers overlook is the amount of fuel that an aircraft uses, which can be staggering amounts… Surprisingly, on a […]