Five Amazing Moments in Aviation History
Narrowing it down to just five moments is hard to do, but there are still some clear front runners here. Historically, firsts are what helped propel the field. We’re going to skip over the Wright brothers here, because you can read all about them elsewhere on this blog (here and [...]
Kiddo takes off: Was the first-ever in-flight radio transmission about a cat?
How the first cat got to cross the Atlantic Cats are no strangers to notoriety. Ancient Egyptians worshipped a cat Goddess and held felines in the highest esteem. Today, there is no shortage of internet-famous cats, to the point where we are essentially worshipping them on social media. Given cats’ [...]
Pilot Profile: Bessie Coleman
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 [...]
Leslie Jones: the Camera-man
Take yourself back to the early days of aviation. Just how far back you go is really up to you. Mankind's been fascinated with flight for centuries before we ever got into the air by means of a plane. You can start in 1903, as we are so inclined to [...]
Why are airplane windows round?
If you’ve ever had the window seat on a flight, you may have looked out of it and admired the aerial view. The small, triple-paned glass does not provide a full panoramic view, but it usually gives enough visibility to enjoy the scenery. The oval-shaped windows may seem to stylistically go [...]