On any commercial airline, despite there being emergency doors with latches, every single passenger window is sealed and often doubly protected with a layer of plexiglass. Even in the event of fires,...
Category: Airplanes
It is common knowledge even to aviation nonenthusiasts how important black boxes are in an aircraft. In the event of an airplane accident, Flight Data Recorders — as they are officially called...
What Is Wing Loading? (How Wing Loading Affects Airplane Performance)
Have you ever looked at an X-15 and wondered to yourself "how does that thing stay in flight?" The tiny wings on it surely can be for no more than stability and decoration, right? Well, no....
Piloting a plane is a highly demanding skill that requires a great deal of focus and expertise. Apart from the intense level of professional training pilots have to undergo before they can get a...
Many pilots remember their first time flying at night. Whether it is over the open ocean, under the stars in rural areas, or over city lights, flying at night has an allure to most aviators that keep...
Private pilots are different from airline pilots as they have only received their basic flying license and often have less experience than a licensed airline pilot. They also differ in what...