Aviation mysteries haunt us and hold our attention and have done so relentlessly over time. The case of EgyptAir Flight 990 is no exception. While the plane itself was found and a cause is speculated, there is no certainty behind what happened that day in 1999. Halloween Day, 1999 EgyptianAir Flight 990 took off from [...]
Canadian ace Air Marshal William "Billy" Bishop played a key role in WWI and WWII. He also recruited for the Royal Canadian Air Force and advocated on behalf of the British Common Air Training Plan. Born on February 8, 1894, in Ontario, Billy Bishop learned to thrive at a young age in sports focused on individual [...]
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, [...]
Our plane of the week today features the winner of our #AOOFlightClub, a Nanchang CJ-6A. This round of the fight was tough and we had some great submissions from people around the country, but the Nanchang CJ-6A came out on top! This aircraft is indigenous to China, and its owner flies it in airshows. Learn [...]
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 [...]
Having a layover at Singapore’s Changi Airport is not just a connection to your final destination—it’s an experience. Designated as the #1 airport for over five consecutive years, the Changi Airport is a world in and of itself. It offers plenty of activities at any hour and advanced check-in methods, providing passengers with entertainment and [...]
When the Third Reich invaded Russia on June 22, 1941, they brought with them more than 3 million soldiers in a matter of hours. The Germans were expecting an easy victory against the Untermensch— the Russian people they believed were inferior. However, what the Germans faced was a ferocious army not just of strong men [...]
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 [...]
