We’ve briefly highlighted Bessie Coleman in the past, but her accomplishments as an aviator warrant a full pilot profile. Lovingly known as “Queen Bess,” Bessie Coleman had an impressive career in aviation and worked hard to earn her license. Becoming Bessie Born on January 26 in 1892, Bessie would grow up to become the first [...]
There are a lot of natural occurrences that can affect an airplane’s flight. From geese and drones to snow and fog, a plane's takeoff or landing can be delayed. But what about headwinds and tailwinds? One works with and the other works against a plane’s flight. Ever wonder why, for example, a return flight takes [...]
The U.S. was experiencing a shortage of pilots during World War II. In efforts to find a way to fill that gap, women were trained to fly military aircraft. This group of women is known as The Women Airforce Service Pilots, or WASPs. The Development of WASP In 1942, trained pilots were off fighting for [...]
Starting out as a WWII aircraft for the U.S. Navy, the Grumman G-21 Goose evolved into a recreational and commercial transport aircraft. This flying boat embodies a lot of firsts for the Grumman manufacturing company. Design and development of the G-21 It all started in 1936 when a group of wealthy Long Islanders was looking [...]
If you’re gearing up for some traveling in the coming months, we’ve got your back. Traveling should be fun—it is fun—and you should make the most of the whole experience. Certain things can make your traveling so much, well, easier. Wouldn't it be nice to get everything together, planned, and organized before you get to the airport? [...]
If you haven’t heard of safety grooving, you might be thinking “Does this mean dancing safely to ‘70s music?” Alright, you’re probably not thinking that. No matter what you’re thinking, the facts are the safety grooving is actually a method developed by NASA to make airplane landing a little safer. Time to get groovy If [...]
Born in Greece, Prince Philip has gone through a lot in life—to say the least—and has a truly remarkable story. Coronation portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. He is the oldest living great-great-grandchild of Queen Victoria, the oldest-ever member of the British royal family, the longest-serving consort of [...]
If you’re looking to read about the process of de-icing planes, you’re in the wrong place. Well… not really. Go here if you want to learn about the process. But if you’re looking to read about the fluids used to get the job on, read on! A quick refresher on de-icing Just a few weeks [...]
With a new year comes the drive to do new things. This year, if you’re thinking that you’d like to travel more, we've got some great ideas for you. Whether you choose one, a few, or all, these are some great ideas to kick off your 2018 travel season! 5) Use more of your vacation [...]
On the ground, we have traffic lights, designated lanes, stop signs, and turn signals, among other things, to help us navigate from point A to B safely. But in the sky? Well, as you know, there are no lanes or stop signs up there. Instead, there are radios and the folks who work in Air Traffic [...]
