After the tragic attacks in the U.S. on September 11, 2001, only one airline was allowed to continue flying in U.S. airspace that day. Justice Prisoner & Alien Transportation System (JPATS), nicknamed “Con Air,” is the largest prisoner transport network in the world. What is JPATS? Two air fleets joined together in 1995 to form [...]
Fueling your aircraft requires choosing a premier oil that promotes engine health. For those who use AeroShell’s single-grade ashless dispersant engine oils, a common question is: what is the difference between AeroShell Oil W100 and W100 Plus? In short, both single-grade ashless dispersant (AD) engine oils serve piston engines and help minimize sludge formation. W100 [...]
We covered the basics of caring for a piston engine aircraft and how important it is to fly the aircraft regularly here. However, starting a carbureted engine in the cold or when it has not been used for a while is notoriously difficult. The key to successfully starting a carbureted engine in the cold is [...]
Routine certified aircraft maintenance is an important aspect of owning a plane. This makes owning an aircraft different from any motor vehicle. What really distinguishes plane maintenance, though, is the required use of FAA-approved parts. Various aircraft parts and materials may be “standard parts,” which the FAA defines as “a part or material that conforms [...]
Piston engines, or internal combustion engines, became prominent in the Wright brother’s era. All aircraft was powered by a piston engine until the early 20th century when jet engines were introduced. They were even installed in steam engines and function similarly to automobile engines. Today, piston engines are generally for business and private use as [...]
When it comes to flying, we all know the importance of aerodynamics—the better they are, the better the flight. Less fuel is used, and planes fly faster. NASA is beginning to test foldable wings to help improve flight performance even more. NASA Testing the Spanwise Adaptive Wing Foldable wings have actually existed for some time, [...]
If online dating has taught us anything, it’s that people lie. Some by using decades’ old photos while others lie about where they live (or who they live with). It’s not also that uncommon to find people lying about their credentials or work experience. There are some professions you would think would be harder to [...]
When it came to aviation supply chain services, maintenance used to be performed by the asset operator and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). But as the aviation industry has felt the effects of the downturn in the global economy and changes in the political climate, the activity and cost of maintenance shifted to include optimized maintenance, [...]
If flying a plane has always been a dream of yours, you’ve come to the right place. At least as far as learning about becoming a pilot goes. There are a lot of requirements and training that goes into building the profession. We’ll go over the foundation of these licenses in this post so you [...]
Debuted as the largest and notably best private jet you can purchase, the Gulfstream G650 transported passengers around the world more quickly than any commercial plane. The plane made history on the luxury-business jet front and was awarded the prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy for Significant Technological Achievements in Aircraft Performance, Cabin Comfort, and Safety [...]
