http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/66030.aspxWed, 10 Mar 2010 20:20:03 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:66030raunekkAs the number of airplanes increases in the sky, the chances of accidents and crashes also increases. However, airplanes are considered the safest means for traveling. So what is it that makes airplanes so safe? Who controls the traffic up there? Introduction Several thousands of airplanes around the world use both national and internationa...http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/66010.aspxWed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:52 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:66010raunekkAn aircraft hangar accommodates airplanes when they are not in use or when they require maintenance and repair. The design and construction of an aircraft hangar depends on the types of aircraft it will accommodate. The article describes the basic aircraft hangar designs that are used. Aircraft Hangars - An Overview An aircraft hangar is a building...http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/65900.aspxMon, 08 Mar 2010 20:46:24 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:65900raunekkWhere is the best place to sit while traveling on board an aircraft? A window seat? A seat nearest to the cockpit? Or the seat beside the emergency exit? Though the choice of the seat depends on the passenger, his or her safety is always given the first priority. Find out more inside the article Introduction Statistics say that airp...http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/10891.aspxMon, 08 Mar 2010 18:50:56 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:10891stoneforgerThe Concorde is an aviation icon, a legend, a testament to the belief man can conquer the skies and beyond. But sadly, it doesn't fly anymore. How did we get to that point, and what does the future hold for supersonic travel? The Early Days Ever since man gained the ability to fly, he kept pushing the envelope, going higher, longer, faster....http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/65875.aspxMon, 08 Mar 2010 08:04:16 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:65875galore187Airport security screening history began with the simple installation of security personnel at airports to help prevent hijackings. Over the years, it evolved as a means to control trafficking of contraband and ultimately became the front line in the battle against terrorism. Origins of Airport Security Although the first aircraft hijacking occurre...http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/65872.aspxMon, 08 Mar 2010 07:48:08 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:65872galore187The Concorde airplane was an aviation marvel that provided supersonic speeds aboard a passenger airliner. Although controversial, the aircraft was synonymous with speed and became one of the legends of flight from its debut in 1969 until its retirement in 2003. Development and Challenges with the Concorde Airplane An agreement between the British A...http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/65806.aspxSat, 06 Mar 2010 11:55:24 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:65806galore187Implemented over a number of years since the creation of the airplane, airport runway safety programs are designed to maintain a secure way for aircraft to takeoff and land. Many dangers exist which can impact the safety of airplanes, prompting the establishment of standard operating procedures. Bird Strikes A major concern for airplanes during tak...http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/65805.aspxSat, 06 Mar 2010 10:52:44 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:65805galore187Invented in the 1990s, full body scan image airport screening became a preferred way to provide security measures around the world following the events of 9/11 and other terrorist acts. The technology is met with much criticism, however, since it essentially produces a nude image of passengers. Millimeter Wave Scanning One of the most prominent...http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/65787.aspxFri, 05 Mar 2010 21:28:20 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:65787galore187There are numerous U.S. hypersonic aircraft designs utilized to various degrees over the years. The only vehicle successfully used is the Space Shuttle, although this ceases to be an aircraft while in orbit. The newest major design for a hypersonic aircraft comes in the form of the Boeing X-51. How a Scramjet Works To achieve hypersonic speeds, gen...http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/65644.aspxWed, 03 Mar 2010 17:38:33 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:65644raunekkBiofuels are considered as the next best thing that has happened to the airline industry. With the rising fuel costs and their depleting reserves, biofuels might turn out to be a great asset in near future. What are the types of biofuels used on airplanes and how feasible they are? Find out inside. Introduction Times have been changing. No dist...http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/65642.aspxWed, 03 Mar 2010 17:35:12 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:65642raunekkThe increase in global warming and rise in fuel prices have forced airlines owners around the world to implement environmentally friendly technologies on their airplanes. These green technologies will not only help in reducing the carbon emission but will also increase efficiency of the planes. Introduction The airline industry is one of the most l...http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/61506.aspxSun, 28 Feb 2010 18:46:42 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:61506galore187The seaplane is a vehicle designed like a fix-wing aircraft, but also has the ability to land and take off from water. This makes the impacts of the seaplane an asset to those in need of transportation to areas that do not have established landing strips. Development Shortly after the success of the Wright Brothers' on developing the fixed-wing air...http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/64838.aspxWed, 24 Feb 2010 17:14:26 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:64838raunekkPusher airplane is a name given to any aircraft which follows a typical kind of engine-propeller arrangement known as the "pusher configuration". Manufactured extensively during the First World War, the pusher aircraft was famous for its efficiency and maneuvering capabilities. Pusher Aircrafts Pusher aircraft is one of the earliest types o...http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/64406.aspxSat, 20 Feb 2010 05:19:50 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:64406galore187The focus of 1920 airplanes was mail delivery, military applications and transportation as well as entertainment and the occasional industrial use such as crop dusting. While airships were dominant as a form of travel, a few nations dominated the construction of 1920 airplanes, advancing aviation. Civilian 1920 Airplanes Civilian uses for airplanes...http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/64040.aspxTue, 16 Feb 2010 01:06:56 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:64040galore187The significance of development of the airplane has had widespread ramifications on the society of the world. Airplanes have changed the way people travel and conduct wars. At times, they have also been centerpieces in popular culture, influencing generations of Americans and people worldwide. The Wright Brothers First Flight Perhaps the most signi...http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/64039.aspxTue, 16 Feb 2010 00:40:16 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:64039raunekkTwin rudder aircraft or twin tail aircraft is an airplane with two rudders at its tail. A peculiar rudder arrangement which not only increases the aircraft's control but also its efficiency, twin tails were mainly made during the world war time. Find out more about them in the article inside. Introduction The movement of a conventional aircraft...http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/63971.aspxMon, 15 Feb 2010 17:57:06 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:63971galore187Since the first flight by the Wright Brothers, airplane safety has been a major concern for pilots, passengers and industry professionals. Safety improvements in aircraft over the past hundred years have mostly been in response to incidents both on the ground and in the air. Technical Problems with Aircraft The most common problem with aircraft is ...http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/37145.aspxSun, 14 Feb 2010 00:28:09 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:37145OnlineProIn reality, a considerable fraction of the general public is still ignorant about the seriousness and losses incurred due to bird strikes. A collision between a flying aircraft and a bird (or a flock of birds) can be termed as a bird strike. The Dangers of Bird Strikes How can a flock of harmless geese kill people? The answer is clear: thro...http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/63886.aspxSun, 14 Feb 2010 00:26:49 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:63886galore187The airline industry is constantly challenged with the prospect of strikes from airborne animals such as birds and bats. In order to combat this eventuality, bird avoidance technology for airplanes has been implemented both in the design of airplanes and on the ground to prevent problems. Design Features to Prevent Bird Strikes In an effort to prev...http://www.brighthub.com/science/aviation/articles/63885.aspxSun, 14 Feb 2010 00:19:58 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:63885galore187Radio controlled airplanes are a popular hobby for people across the world. The principle of radio controlled airplane engines vary depending on the design and has also changed with time. Different power sources can be used to make the devices function much like their full-size counterparts. Rubber Band Engines One of the first designs for an airpl...