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Have you ever wondered what airline pilots do when they’re in the air and it starts to rain? Do airplanes even have windshield wipers, and if so, how do they work? These may sound like silly questions, but like any other type of vehicle that moves, it is important that airplanes have some way to […]

With GPS in your car, you can simply type in where you want to go, and the GPS will calculate the estimated time of arrival and the quickest route. Have you ever wonder how an airplanes can do the same? Yes, the GPS technology was utilized on airplanes before cars. But you can easily see […]

Every day thousands of airplanes criss-cross around the globe transporting travelers to their destinations. They fly without a thought to how significant the ability to take to the skies is. Imagine trying to get to another continent just 120 years ago; it would have been a long and tedious voyage on a ship. Most people […]

One of the periods where aviation took some massive leaps in development was WW1. European governments invested big budgets for developing airplanes that would come out on top. Military aviation soon transformed from observation balloons to the first fighter planes. Let’s take a look at how airplanes were used in WW1. World War I was […]

With the demand to transport millions of passengers across the globe on a daily basis, commercial airplanes have gotten larger over time to meet this demand. With the Airbus A380-800 being the largest commercial airplane in the world, below is a list of the top 10 largest commercial airplanes in the world. Every year more […]

Large commercial airliners can have baffling weights. In the case of the A380-800 for instance, the max landing weight is 386 metric tons. How do these huge airplanes brake when landing and what kind of brakes do airplanes have? Do Airplanes Have Brakes? In short: Yes, airplanes do have brakes. Airplanes have disc brakes similar […]

How do you keep checklists, notes, and flight gear organized? Instead of trying to balance everything on a clipboard on your lap, use a pilot kneeboard. Kneeboards provide a stable surface and holder for pens, charts, and other essential items. We found the best kneeboard to be the Flight Outfitters iPad Kneeboard. Need help choosing […]

There is a lot of impressive technology in the aviation industry, and a lot of technology is being developed. There are also some impressive aviation feats of ingenuity that are a bit older such as refueling airplanes while in flight. But how do airplanes refuel in the air? How Do Airplanes Refuel In The Air? […]

Are you tired of digging through a worn-out bag for your flight gear? It may be time to upgrade your flight bag. A quality bag offers compartments for organizing your essentials but which should you choose? To help with your search, we rounded up the best flight bags for airline pilots, private pilots and student […]

There are 5 main types of aircraft jet engines. Each have their benefits, drawbacks, and best use cases. Learn more about the different types of turbine engines in this article. The concept of gas-powered types of aircraft engines has improved significantly since 1903. The gas turbine could produce enough power that could keep an aircraft […]