Convertiplane
As the name stands for a plane that converts, but exactly in what? First of…
Hydrogen Fuel Vs SAF(Sustainable Aviation Fuel)
What is hydrogen aircraft? A hydrogen aircraft is an airplane that uses hydrogen as a power source. Hydrogen can either…
How Do Planes Stop on Landing?
'' 50..40..30....10...RETAAAAAARD" !!! Sounds familiar? Not unless you're a pilot/ have been in the cockpit…
Top 10 Business Class Amenity Kits in the Skies
Airline amenity kits are nonetheless sought- after by Avgeeks and travel-enthusiasts alike. Like a bit…
Birds Fly in Formation. Soon Would Airliners! Read on to Know Why
WHY DO BIRDS FLY IN FORMATION? First, it conserves their energy. Each bird flies slightly…
Critical Mach Number
When talking about Mach, it is pretty common to relate it with supersonic aircraft, but…
VTOL – The Concept Behind It and Why It Is the FutureVtol – The Concept Behind It and Why It Is the Future
A Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft is one that can hover, take-off and land vertically. This classification includes…
What are ETOPS and why do they matter?
Flying over the atlantic and suddenly you go, ''What would happen if one of the…
AIRCRAFT LOAD AND TRIM-WHY IS IT CRUCIAL TO A SAFE FLIGHT?
Why is it important? It is a legal requirement and crucial to the safety and…
About the Largest Aircraft Carrier; the “Stratolaunch”
It is undoubtedly the largest aircraft in the world, working as a multi-tasking platform for…
Airbus Beluga vs Boeing Dreamlifter
Airbus Beluga Photo Credits: wikipedia.com The Airbus A300-600ST (Super Transporter), or Beluga, is a modified…
Airspace and its types of classification
Airspace Airspace is a portion of the atmosphere controlled by a country above its territory, including its territorial…
The Purpose Of Jet Engine Spirals
You may have noticed those spinning white spirals in a jet engine at one point…
The Different Rotors (Helicopter)
The helicopter as an aircraft is not as simple as it seems, the unique flight…
What Is a “Squawk” Code and Why Do We Need Them?
The use of the word "SQUAWK" comes from the system's origin in WORLD WAR II-…
Oxygen Supplies Aboard Modern Aircraft
If a sudden decompression were to happen inflight, each passenger and crew member would have…
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