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Manhattan is a city of more than 12-million people, yet pilots are still flying helicopters over it on a regular basis. Some people have the impression that this is illegal, while others are just curious about what the laws are regarding flying over a city this size. The truth is somewhere in between. Can Helicopters […]
Most people are aware that airplanes dump fuel before they land, but many people are unaware of why they do this. Airplane fuel can cost $5 to $6 per gallon, and when you consider that many large planes carry up to 5,000 gallons of fuel, it may sound wasteful to dump it, but that isn’t […]
There has been a terrible accident, the pilot and copilot are dead, and the call goes out to the passenger cabin – “Can anyone land this plane?” Wouldn’t it be nice to be the action movie-esque figure who is able to stand up, save the day, and land the plane with the utmost cool? Can […]
Maybe you’re someone who has to be dragged kicking and screaming onto a plane and spend the flight petrified with fear. Maybe you’re a frequent flier who practically lives in the air. Either way, turbulence is your enemy, which begs the question – which flight paths are the smoothest and safest and have the least […]
Most people are fascinated with helicopters, and there is little wonder why. These birds can fly in most directions, hover in the air, and even land on water if they have to. This makes them very unique creations, and if you’re interested in the history of the helicopter, keep reading. Ever since around 400 BC […]
Helicopters have more functions than many people realize, and this includes helping the police force do its job better. Although they may seem insignificant or off the radar, helicopters truly play an important role in the police force’s duty to serve and protect. You have probably seen a police helicopter circling your neighborhood, and wonder […]
Are birds a hazard to the planes that fly at staggering heights, carrying impressive loads and traveling at amazing speeds? Do birds ever try to avoid running into airplanes? Can planes take evasive maneuvers to avoid birds? Are bird strikes common? How do airplanes actually avoid birds? Let’s answer some of these questions today… How […]
For 99% of human existence, it would have been the biggest thrill imaginable. Today, it’s complete routine. We’ve reached the point where planes taking off is such a common part of our lives that we take it for granted – but have you ever stopped to think how planes take off? How Airplanes Take Off […]
Where caravels ruled the Age of Exploration, Man-of-Wars and Ships of the Line ruled the seas in the eighteenth and early nineteenth century, and battleships dominated the waves at the outbreak of World War I, today aircraft carriers are the top dog at sea. But just how fast can an aircraft carrier go? How Fast […]
Aircraft carriers are the among the biggest and most impressive military-related craft in the world. They are also some of the most distinctive engines of modern warfare – but just how many planes can a modern aircraft carrier hold? How Many Planes Does an Aircraft Carrier Hold? The short answer to that question is that […]