Princess Diana of Themyscira swept the nation with her sexy outfit, piercing eyes, and flowing, jet-black hair. And while there is a lot of controversy surrounding some of those key characteristics, there’s no denying that she’s remained an iconic powerhouse over the last 75 years, appearing in comics, television, animation and most recently, a live [...]
“VintageAirRally attempt the almost impossible with vintage biplanes, because there’s no satisfaction in easy.” The Great Pyramid of Giza has seen it all. From decorated wall paintings to King Tutankhamun’s coffin made of 22 pounds of solid gold—now that’s a rich history. The only intact and original member of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient [...]
“If you are in trouble anywhere in the world, an airplane can fly over and drop flowers, but a helicopter can land and save your life.” – Igor Sikorsky Do you know what Leonardo da Vinci and maple seeds have in common? The helicopter. That’s right, one of the most brilliant minds in history and [...]
Fill your life with what you love If you consider yourself an avgeek, you probably love all things aviation. I mean, that’s why you read The Flight Blog, right? To immerse yourself in the wonderful world of aviation and its rich history. Given the chance, I’m sure you’d much rather be up in the air [...]
If there’s one thing you should know about me it’s that I’m a planner and an organizer. I’m putting that to use for you here with a roundup of all the basic information you need for flying. Whether it’s your first time or you just always seem to forget something, this post and the below [...]
How one man's journey changed the world. Charles Lindbergh made his historic transatlantic flight in May of 1927. The feat, which took 33.5 hours, was the first time anyone flew nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean. When he succeeded in flying from New York to Paris, Lindbergh was greeted by a groundbreaking (and well-deserved) level of [...]
When going up in the air, we all hope that, in the end, we reach our destinations safely. We cross our fingers for "textbook" takeoffs and landings. Most of the time, we get our wish--flying is easy peasy. But sometimes our finger crossing isn't enough and things don't go by the book. In the event that [...]
In 2016, 3.8 billion people traveled by air, and IATA expects that number to double over the course of 20 years. This isn't unreasonable, considering that the 4 billion passengers expected to fly commercially this year is double what it was just 12 years ago. Suffice it to say, commercial air travel is common these days. [...]
I remember when I was taught to fold up the tips of wings on my paper airplanes. I was told that it would help them fly better, but I mostly listened and folded them up because I thought it looked cool. Today, many airplanes feature winglets. Why? Because they help them fly better. The Aerodynamic Revolution [...]
When it comes to traveling standby, there are two different classifications: employee and non-employee. One of the perks of working for an airline is getting to travel for free. The employee, a guest, spouse, children, and even friends can often enjoy these benefits. But paying passengers can travel standby as well, though it's very different [...]
