http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/126556.aspxSun, 13 Nov 2011 19:50:48 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126556EricCedricFlight safety is often thought of as tedious and boring. But nothing is further from the truth. Safe flying is fun flying. There is a truism in aviation that flying requires safety and there is nothing funny about safety. While stern in appearance, this is not the same as saying there is no fun in flying. If there weren't, why would we pursue f...http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/126376.aspxMon, 31 Oct 2011 21:04:23 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:126376Tim PlaehnThe September 2011 crash at the Reno Air Races brought the safety at airshows to the front of national attention. I am a trained accident investigator, and though there are important lessons to be learned from the Reno tragedy they will not change the future of airshows. Air Races Tragedy On September 16, 2011 a race modified P-51, flying in the Na...http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/125677.aspxSun, 16 Oct 2011 17:33:15 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:125677Paul ArnoldHopping onto a plane and criss-crossing the continents is a straightforward affair. But behind the comfortably furnished fuselages and complimentary nuts lies an inspirational history full of pioneering people, machines, achievements, and breakthrough moments Fasten your seat belts and settle in for a comfortable cruise through aviation history to ...http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/125488.aspxWed, 12 Oct 2011 13:10:06 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:125488George AdcockThe history of aviation is filled with important and exciting milestones. Some are well known, others a little more esoteric, but all are fascinating. Find out what you know of aviation history with this Aviation History quiz. Aviation history fascinates because man always wanted to soar like the birds. Once he did, he looked ever higher into the b...http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/124168.aspxThu, 01 Sep 2011 01:38:42 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:124168FrederickLearn about best small amphibious planes and how they were used. Sources of aviation marketplaces are also provided where you can view used aircraft for either buying or selling and other purposes. What is an Amphibious Plane? Amphibious planes are commonly called seaplanes which could either land or take-off from both sea or lake and land. The...http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/123893.aspxWed, 31 Aug 2011 20:54:21 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:123893CarlyAircraft has long been used in the military, even prior to WWI. First uses included scouting and occasional bombings. Then fighter planes were developed, leading to today’s advanced fighter jets. Explore the fascinating history of military aviation with this guide. Beginnings & Types of Military Aircraft The airplane has significantly sha...http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/123731.aspxFri, 26 Aug 2011 00:19:09 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:123731NirjhariniThere are several aspects of the flight school ground course on landing which are extremely essential for the trainees to understand before commencing solo flights. Landing is one of the trickiest phases of flight whose aerodynamics and handling requirements need to be imbibed during the course. Importance of Flight School Ground Course on Landing ...http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/123727.aspxThu, 25 Aug 2011 23:32:10 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:123727Rose KiviIs money getting in the way of your dream to become a pilot? Are you looking for grants to help you get your pilot license? Learn all about grants for flight training, how to find them and how to get them. click to enlarge There is no one-set price for earning a pilot license. A variety of factors influence how much flight training will cos...http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/68451.aspxThu, 25 Aug 2011 18:36:43 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:68451Jason C. ChavisThe military has the tendency to use its cargo and passenger aircraft for long periods of time. However, by the 1990s, it was apparent that its previous workhorse, the C-9 Skytrain II, was in need of replacement. Enter the Boeing 737 as the Clipper. Creation of the Boeing 737 click to enlarge C-40 aircraft history began with the creation of a passe...http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/105868.aspxThu, 25 Aug 2011 17:45:07 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:105868AndrewTannerAs China moves to deploy both a converted Russian aircraft carrier and its own home built class of aircraft carriers, the question of which aircraft will be flown from the vessel decks becomes important. Next up: The Flanker Family Evolution: SU-27 to SU-33. ► The J-15: China's New Naval Fighter Slide 1 of 6 Although the details of C...http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/77913.aspxThu, 25 Aug 2011 16:46:41 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:77913Tim PlaehnThe largest aircraft ever built, the Spruce Goose airplane, was built by Howard Hughes during and just after WWII. It sealed its place in history with a one-time flight. Spruce Goose Background The Spruce Goose airplane is the largest aircraft ever built and it is almost entirely made of wood. The airplane is fascinating due to its place in history...http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/66181.aspxThu, 25 Aug 2011 16:26:07 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:66181Jason C. ChavisAs one of the oldest manufacturers of aircraft in the world, the company that produced the Curtiss airplane designs achieved the height of its success during both World Wars. Among the most famous models from Curtiss are the famous barnstormer The Jenny and the P-40 Flying Tigers. Founding the Curtiss Airplane Company click to enlarge The origins o...http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/66184.aspxWed, 24 Aug 2011 20:05:15 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:66184Anurag GhoshThere are many types of military aircraft, both combat and non-combat. These include fighters, bombers and military transport aircraft. Learn more about the diverse types of aircraft used in the military.   click to enlarge Military aircraft can be fixed wing (propeller and jet engine driven aircraft) or rotary wing (aircraft that uses rotor b...http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/123526.aspxMon, 22 Aug 2011 02:34:57 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:123526NirjhariniThe concept of CAMP aircraft maintenance systems was introduced by the FAA with the intention of ensuring that all those items that are critical to the safe operations of large carrier aircraft are inspected on a regular and routine basis to evaluate their airworthiness and physical condition. Understanding the Basic Concept of CAMP CAMP stands for...http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/123342.aspxTue, 16 Aug 2011 03:57:55 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:123342NirjhariniThere are certain inherent dangers to helicopter flying which get even trickier when teaching or learning to fly these unstable machines in the initial stages. The safest options in training helicopters are determined by comparing and analyzing protective features and handling characteristics. Factors Detrimental to Safety in any Helicopter Helicop...http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/122479.aspxSun, 31 Jul 2011 21:49:02 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:122479NirjhariniThere are certain monitoring, inspection and detection procedures which enable the maintenance personnel to predict and prevent failures in aircraft components well before their actual occurrence. Collectively these activities and practices form the preventive maintenance procedures in aviation. Understanding the Principle of Preventive Maintenance...http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/122133.aspxThu, 28 Jul 2011 05:26:52 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:122133johnsinitThough camouflage had been experimented with in World War I, it wasn’t until the Second World War that it came into its own. In World War II colors were used on aircraft for identification as well as camouflage. All parties in both the Axis and the Allies used distinctive coloring for advantages. Reasons to Paint a Plane for Combat The histor...http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/76734.aspxWed, 27 Jul 2011 07:48:23 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:76734Elizabeth EngelWhat is airplane turbulence? How is it created? What are its different intensities and how can you avoid injury during air turbulence? In this article, we will look at answers to these questions and offer answers. What Is Airplane Turbulence? When an airplane flies through irregular and violent waves of air, it bounces around and ya...http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/87780.aspxTue, 26 Jul 2011 23:52:45 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:87780AndrewTannerThe Dassault Rafale is a generation 4.5 fighter currently operated by the French Air Force and French Navy. A successor to the highly acclaimed Mirage series, the Rafale is meant to replace almost every other combat airframe design currently in French military service, and is marketed for export. Dassault's Modern Multirole Combat Aircraft Risi...http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/121953.aspxMon, 25 Jul 2011 18:44:44 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:121953AndrewTannerRussia's most powerful bomber until the Tu-160 Blackjack was introduced, the Tu-22 Backfire was and remains a nuclear capable strike aircraft that comprised the bulk of the Soviet airborne nuclear deterrent as well as a potent arm of Soviet Naval Aviation that posed a major threat to US carriers. The Cold War Heats Up, and Conventional Weapons ...