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Known to very few, the Second World War was more than a few Super Powers at loggerheads. It was more of the most powerful countries showcasing their military advancements on a worldwide stage in the hopes of being crowned as the country with the best, most advanced ordnance. It was a time when a single, […]
We learn a lot about how airplanes are washed when we study the techniques involved in washing these incredible machines. Washing an aircraft is a necessary procedure. Washing helps to maintain an airplane’s safety and enhances its appearance. For many sport plane owners, washing an airplane is part of the experience of owning an airplane. […]
From Greek mythology to the Wright brothers to NASA, people have been spellbound by flight. They’ve also been fascinated by flying upside down and pushing the boundaries of airborne adventures. Upside-down flight been used in combat, air shows and just for thrills. Here’s how airplanes do this amazing, gravity-defying maneuver that is upside down flight. […]
If you’ve ever wondered how high your pilot is taking the plane you’re on, wonder no more. Planes are usually flying in the stratosphere, which is the second major layer of the earth’s atmosphere. The reasons why they do this are very practical and not that difficult to understand. Why Do Airplanes Fly in the […]
Airplanes have come a long way since the start of commercial aviation. These days, aircraft manufacturers are competing to have the most efficient and comfortable plane out there in the sky. Passengers are spending hours and hours in the cabin of these planes, and they want it to be as comfortable as possible. So what […]
It’s easier than ever to take to the skies, hop across the Pond, and live the Transatlantic lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of – albeit with a few bumps along the way. The flight path between New York and London is among the world’s busiest – and most turbulent flight routes in the world. If you’ve […]
It’s common for Hollywood movies to show scenes of cabin depressurization. The unfolding tragedy includes oxygen masks popping out of their sockets, objects flying in the air, and passengers sucked out of the cabin. All these scenes make the viewer think, why are airplane cabin pressurized, and what would happen if the plane loses cabin […]
What would happen if there is only one pilot on an airplane and suddenly he becomes incapacitated due to a heart attack? While the thought of a passenger trying to land a large commercial airline can bring up heroic images from a Hollywood movie, in reality this probably wouldn’t end well. And there are some […]
If you’ve ever seen a helicopter in action, you’ve likely been amazed at the things it can do, especially as it relates to the maneuvers it can perform and the seeming ease at which they are performed. You may have seen the Red Bull helicopter flying upside down and that made you wonder if all […]
If you take a flight in a helicopter, you’ll be surprised by how easy it is for them to get around, and it seems like they can fly just about anywhere and to any location. But is this really the case? Can helicopters truly fly and land anywhere they want to? If you own a […]