The Head-up Display (HUD), What Is it?
A head-up display (HUD) is a transparent display that displays information without requiring users to…
Honk! Honk! Can planes hoot at each other up in the air?
Do planes have horns? If they have one, why haven‘t we ever heard it? Can…
Emergency communication between cabin crew and flight crew
There are different vague emergency communications between the cabin crew and flight crew. Cases of…
Cleared for Take off | The Take Off Procedure Explained
"Cleared for Take off", a phrase that will never be heard outside of the cockpit;…
Max crew duty and captain’s discretion
The flight crew members have to get 10-hours of rest time every 24 hours. The…
Where Does The Crew Sleep on Flights?
On flights lasting several hours, the flight crew on the plane, just like the passengers,…
When a plane dies, where does it go? The fate of graveyard planes
Just like everything in life, airplanes also have their own ages. They retire and they…
Why Windows Should be Opened During Take-Offs and Landings?
It's the flight attendant's typical request that you'll hear while landing and taking off. Having…
Why Doesn’t The Boeing 737 Have Landing Gear Doors?
The main landing gear wheels in the Boeing 737s sit uncovered after folding into their…
Can UV Rays From Flying Hurt You?
When you are souring miles above the surface of the Earth without any cloud cover…
The Winglets: What are they for?
The jet age which started in the 1950s has marked many transformations in the aviation…
TRANSONIC TRUSS-BRACED WING
Based on aerodynamics and fuel efficiency design. Nasa and Boeing are studying a concept design…
Ballistic Aircraft Parachute
Also known as emergency ballistic reserve parachute, a parachute system within the aircraft systems. And…
The only person able to fly
23 May 1848, Anklam Prussia, born and raised with his siblings, worked together on technical,…
What Does Airworthiness Mean?
A word that gathers a lot of conditions that an aircraft must meet. An official…
Why Don’t Airplanes Fly Over Tibet?
Aeronautics has progressed to the point where we can now fly at double the speed…
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