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Many people enjoy seeing movies at the movie theater, and if they happen to see it again on an airplane, they notice scenes are missing. This is because the airlines cater to a diverse audience, and sometimes editing is required to turn a popular movie from an R rating to a G rating. Do Airlines

We are all fascinated by the latest and most modern aircraft, but what are some of the oldest and longest-serving fighter jets still in use by militaries?

Aircraft played an essential role in the Second World War, as opponents tried to dominate the air to take down ships and enemy targets below by dropping torpedoes. However, some models were destroyed because of their own design flaws. Warfare tactics in World War II were vastly different from those used in previous battles. Countries

Tipping is common and even expected in many situations. You tip your hairdresser, your Uber driver, and your restaurant server. Generally, you tip those who provide you with a service. Pilots provide a service, but commercial pilots don’t get tips. This leads to the question, do you tip a private jet pilot? The general rule

The first thing you notice when walking down the aisle of an airplane is the rows. Row 1, 2, 3… and then it stops at row 12. What do pilots and other aviation enthusiasts know that we don’t? The answer to this question can be found in a blog post titled “Do Airplanes Have a

If you know a thing or two about helicopters, then you probably know that they are among the most reliable types of aircraft. They can be used by organizations, hospitals, media stations, police, the navy, the military, and other government organizations for various purposes, mainly to carry people, troops, and cargo. Heavy lift helicopters are

Everyone knows that pilots need a lot of training to learn to fly their airplanes, right? Well, not only do pilots have to go to school to learn how to fly, but they also get trained in each different type of plane they fly. Imagine having to go to school just because you bought a

Ask most people what counts as a “cross-country flight,” and chances are most will say you need to fly from coast to coast. A flight from LA to New York? Yeah, that’s about as “cross-country” as you can get! What is the Definition of a Cross Country Flight? (According to FAA) For pilots, the term

One of the things that makes operating a helicopter so unique is its ability to hover in midair. With just the right control inputs, a helicopter can remain nearly motionless over the same spot on the earth. But how does it do this? The helicopter’s rotor blades must produce an amount of lift equal to

Helicopters are complex flying machines that take special training to operate. Unlike airplanes, which are more or less stable once they’re off the ground, helicopters require constant control inputs from the pilot. Flying a helicopter straight ahead is a bit more involved than it is with an airplane. Once the chopper is airborne in a