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Diesel aircraft engines burn Jet A instead of leaded avgas. See the certified engines, the planes that fly them, and why diesels haven’t taken over yet.

Private jets certainly look slick, but when it comes to turbulence, do private jets suffer more or less than commercial planes? While commercial jets have size on their side, does the superior performance of a private jet reduce the threat of turbulence? Read on to find out. The answer is both yes and no. Private

Founded in 1939, Sukhoi has been synonymous with Soviet bloc and Russian aviation excellence for three quarters of a century. Which of its fighter jets rank among the company’s most important contributions to Russian military and aviation history? Many of the Sukhoi fighters on this list were developed while the Soviet Union was still in

Often “remembered” as a “Forgotten War,” the Korean War ushered in an unforgettable age of modern warfare, particularly in the form of jet-to-jet aerial combat. These jets that battled above Korea (and a couple that never did) defined the era. Though not technically the start of the jet age of aerial combat (technically a few

In the simplest terms, human factors are all about how the pilot’s body and mind work in an airplane. This article takes a deep dive into aeromedical and psychological factors, as well as the 12 human errors in aviation. Pilots spend time learning how the engine or wings are built and how all the electronics in

Miles vs nautical miles: a nautical mile is 1.1508 statute miles (1,852 m) because it is one minute of latitude. Charts, knots, and why pilots use it.

While almost every American has heard of the Blue Angels, the Thunderbirds are less known. In fact, people of certain ages are more likely to recognize the animated series “Thunderbirds” or “Thunderbirds Are Go.” Here’s everything you should know about the Air Force’s top pilots. As with the Blue Angels, the Thunderbirds are an air

Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to be a pilot? There’s a lot to learn and a lot of skills to master. But if you think you have these skills, you can learn everything else you need to with ease. When you think of the skills a pilot should have, you

All planes are not created equal, and it is no secret that a Cessna 152 is easier to fly than a Typhoon. But what exactly makes it easy and how does it rank among the ‘easiest’ airplanes to fly? Read on to read the top 6. Although some might dream of getting their hands on

The military isn’t all about fighter planes, you know? If you have any doubt, you need only look to its slew of aircraft to get your validation. While it is known for its series of fighter planes, it also does have an impressive arsenal of aircraft that isn’t meant for that kind of defense. Different