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Fighter pilots are some of the coolest figures in military history. Instead of relying on comrades and armed battalions, they complete their daring missions all by themselves and rack up the kills. With so many amazing fighter pilots, it’s hard to list all of those who are the best, but here are some aces who […]
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 […]
The US military is the largest in the world, with over one million people and billions of dollars in weapons. Housing, training, and sustaining such a large operation requires huge military bases around the world and in the United States itself. Here are the largest military bases by surface area you can find in the […]
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 […]
Almost every modern traveler has plenty of airport horror stories, including hours-long security lines, inexplicable delays, and $15 sandwiches that look like they’ve been through a war zone. Everyone has an airport they swear is the worst, but which one really is the worst? Keep reading to find out! It’s amazing that something as awe-inspiring […]
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 […]
If you’re headed to Europe for a vacation or on a business trip, you’re not alone—millions of other people travel to Europe each year. Chances are, you might pass through some of the European continent’s busiest airports. Here are the airports in Europe where you can expect the most crowds. From a global perspective, Europe […]
What could be more luxurious than being able to fly wherever you want, without having to deal with the hassle of commercial airports? This kind of time-saving travel is what attracts those with the financial means to the world of private jets. But besides flying anywhere domestically, can private jets fly anywhere internationally? Private jets […]
Despite the ominous-sounding name, dead reckoning is a fundamental skill that all pilots must learn. It’s been around for hundreds of years and is a basic part of celestial navigation. Pilots and mariners have crossed oceans with nothing more. And while modern pilots seldom learn celestial nav anymore, dead reckoning is a handy skill for […]