Airline safety record isn’t perfect; both Air France and American Airlines have racked up the highest numbers of fatal airline incidents over the past decade, while smaller airlines have seen fewer mishaps than larger ones. American Airlines has been involved in over 800 fatal accidents since its inception in 1926. This makes it one of…
A NOTAM is a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) and is issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). It can be used when there is an issue with an airport, or for any other reason that needs to be announced to the pilots. There are more than 30 different types of NOTAMs, some of which are…
The simple answer to the question of how fast do planes fly would have been “very fast.” But that would not have done justice to the question. That answer would have been appropriate for a kid in the kindergarten who would not understand the great details. However, for you, we will bring the numbers and…
The aviation industry has continued to be innovative over the years. The way airplanes were over 50 years ago is not the same way they are now. We do not mean they no longer fly in the air, but that extensive and continuous research has helped to improve how airplanes are designed to function. Most…
First, there is no problem associated with being overweight. And an overweight passenger has the same privileges if not more than the ‘normal passenger’ – excuse the language. An overweight passenger should not be made to endure an unenjoyable flying experience just because of being overweight. Sit tight as we give you airlines that are best…
The blunt answer to the question can you fly a military jet if you are colorblind is an outright no. The reason for this is that to successfully fly any jet at all, pilots are required to be able to identify colors. A prospective pilot will undergo a color perception test at the Aviation Medical…
The way airport scanners detect weed is quite peculiar. The color of the items is often grouped into a class representation of three. Curious of What Does Weed Look Like In An Airport Scanner? Read further to get all information below. Weed looks like orange color in an airport scanner. The first thing an airport…
That a helicopter and an airplane both fly in the air does not rule out the question, what are the differences between a helicopter and an airplane? Yes! They both fly in the air. They covey you and goods in different amounts to destinations you want them to. And they are both flown by a…
In real life, there are no flying cars. Most airplanes aren’t able to fly at high speeds like those depicted in science fiction films. However, they do sometimes take off vertically before gliding forward along the runway. While many aircraft do fly at low altitudes, hovering has never really caught on in aviation history. Hovering…
Launched in 1985 but fully operational 10 years later, the Admiral Kuznetsov is the only aircraft carrier in the Russian Navy. Under the name Project 1143.5 or Orel Class, the Kuznetsov was constructed at Nikolayev South Shipyard on the Black Sea in the Ukraine. Construction began September 1st 1982 and the ship was laid down…