Before the GPS provided exact coordinates and became fully operational on flights in 1994, pilots had to navigate through the air in a different way. They relied on map reading methods, measuring tools, and even celestial navigation. If there’s one thing we know about pilots in a world without a GPS, it’s that they certainly [...]
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 [...]
After touching down on the runway from a flight, you may have experienced a rather bumpy landing--and it may have seemed scary, but it's not as bad as you think. When planes meet crosswinds, it usually results in the end aircraft cabin (where you sit) swinging from side to side. Given how heavy the plane [...]
“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 [...]
Variations in language make life interesting, although those very same nuisances can make conversation confusing if you don't know what the heck they're talking about. And while we might be a little biased, we think that aviation slang marks for some of the coolest cultural and professional variation of the English language, which is why [...]
