Why Are the Wings of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner Curved?
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a marvel of modern engineering, known for its sleek design,...
aerodynamics
Youssef Yahya What Makes Formula 1 Cars Similar to Aircraft
Formula 1 (F1) seems to be on the rise in terms of audiences around the...
Osman Jamil Reverse Thrust in Airplanes and how it Functions
Used to decelerate an aircraft after landing, in the event of a rejected take-off, and/or,...
Do You Think You Can Be a Pilot?
Let’s just say it like it is, not everyone can be a pilot. It’s not...
What are Spoilers and what do the Aerodynamics of the plane do?
Ever wondered what those large flaps on the wing are which often are open when...
Sam Jakobi How Do Gliders Fly?
Gliders are planes without an engine. They have four forces acting on them – lift,...
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...
The Purpose Of Jet Engine Spirals
You may have noticed those spinning white spirals in a jet engine at one point...
Wing Strakes
It is considered as another way to produce lift, and if this is attached to...
Flap Track Fairings: What Are They?
If you ask most people who have flown, they would probably say they have seen...
Aviation for Aviators What’s Behind A320-xxx Model Designation?
The Airbus A320 family has undoubtedly a wide range of members, visible at any airport....
The Story of Jessica Cox
An inspirational story about the pilot, Jessica Cox, who achieved what was thought to be...
The first high speed frontier.
260 years of unsolved and unknown regime of high speed dynamics of gases were broken...