Aircraft

Part 91 and Part 121 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) are both regulating the operation of aircraft in the United States. Both apply to commercial and private operations within the US, including those that operate scheduled passenger service. So what’s the difference? Part 91 of the FARs prescribes the minimum safe operating standards for […]

A sound just as dramatic as the aircraft responsible for them, fighter jets and their ear-splitting bellowing thunder arriving from over the horizon before blitzing overhead is a sound that causes many to look to the heavens to try and spot the elusive beast with their own eyes. Why are they so loud and do […]

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 […]

There are so many types of aircraft out there, including military and civilian models. Some are rare models, while others were mass-produced in the thousands. Which aircraft dominated historical airplane and helicopter production? Many of the most-produced aircraft are military planes. War efforts, particularly massive wars such as World War Two, galvanize industrial production and […]

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) […]

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 […]

A great part of the outcome of World War Two was decided in the air. Air raids and bombing campaigns conducted by more and more sophisticated aircraft helped the Allies win the war. Many of the mass-produced aircraft models are still household names today. These are the most produced aircraft of the second world war […]

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 […]

Unlike your driver’s license, a pilot’s license is designed to be upgraded throughout your career. Becoming a professional pilot is a long road along which you never stop learning. For most pilots, this means going to school every time they need to learn to fly a new aircraft. Modern planes are so complex that every […]

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 […]