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Few things capture the imagination of aviation lovers quite like aerobatic teams. The United States has the Blue Angels, and the United Kingdom has the Red Arrows, but where did this British band of aerobatic daredevils come from? From Henry V’s legendary longbow men to Robin Hood to the Powell/Pressberger “Archers” filmmaking duo, archery symbolism

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Who knows! Identifying planes from the ground can be very tricky when so many of them look so similar. So how do airplane spotters do it with such confidence and accuracy? Read on to find out how you can crack the code too. In pre-internet times, the

Miles vs nautical miles: a nautical mile is 1.1508 statute miles (1,852 m) because it is one minute of latitude. Charts, knots, and why pilots use it.

While almost every American has heard of the Blue Angels, the Thunderbirds are less known. In fact, people of certain ages are more likely to recognize the animated series “Thunderbirds” or “Thunderbirds Are Go.” Here’s everything you should know about the Air Force’s top pilots. As with the Blue Angels, the Thunderbirds are an air

The Tuskegee Airmen were black military pilots who excelled in successful combat and bomber escort missions. They fought two wars: a war against discrimination at home and a war against Germany abroad. They were victorious in both. They earned dozens of Distinguished Flying Crosses, paved the way for full integration in the US military, and

You may have heard the term “general aviation.” It sounds boring, doesn’t it? It’s a shame, because general aviation is one of the coolest, most varied, and exciting types of flying. What is General Aviation? TLDR – General aviation, or GA, is a term that encompasses all types of aviation besides military and commercial airlines.

Many farms around the world depend on agricultural airplanes to help them yield a profitable harvest. But with a minimum of 60 accidents recorded a year, is it safe to fly a crop duster and what are the most common causes of accidents? Is Crop Dusting Dangerous? Yes. Despite technological advances and the aviation industry

Imagine flying in a world where every country had different rules. Pilots of international flights would have to mark each border they crossed by speaking to controllers in a different language or by being licensed by every government they come in contact with. In short, international aviation would be a lot harder than it is

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.

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